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Federal license allows turbine testing in canal to continue
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative has been awarded an eight-year pilot license by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to test marine renewable tidal turbines at the Bourne Tidal Test Site at the Cape Cod Canal. The canal facility is the only tidal test site in the country with a license...
Will Bourne vote on the rail trail May 6? Not likely. Here's what's up for debate instead.
BOURNE — A town-wide vote on a high-profile project related to the Bourne Rail Trail might be delayed, despite its appearance on the May 6 town meeting warrant. Bourne will hold both special and annual town meetings May 6. The Select Board recommends indefinite postponement for Article 26, which asks voters to approve securing...
Single family residence sells for $2.7 million in Cotuit
The property located at 35 Ocean View Avenue in Cotuit was sold on March 7, 2024. The $2,678,000 purchase price works out to $2,496 per square foot. The house, built in 1930, has an interior space of 1,073 square feet. The layout of this single-story house includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,534 square feet.
Man flown to hospital after being crushed by boat on Cape Cod
A man suffered traumatic injuries after being crushed by a boat on Cape Cod Friday, fire officials said. Police and fire crews responded to a 911 call in the Osterville area of Barnstable, Massachusetts, after a boat fell on a person in the area of Moniz Circle. The caller did...
Single family residence in North Falmouth sells for $2 million
A spacious new house located at 54 Ryder Road in North Falmouth has new owners. The 3,827-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on March 25, 2024, for $2,015,000, or $527 per square foot. This three-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and six baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gambrel roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house features an attached garage. The property occupies a sizable 0.4-acre lot.
Tobey Hospital nurses picket for better working conditions
Resident Nurses at Tobey Hospital have expressed concerns about unsafe working conditions, including understaffing and a lack of appropriate pay for their positions. Nurses and supporters held an informational picket to air their grievances outside Tobey Hospital, which is part of the Southcoast Health hospital system, on Tuesday, April 30.
Mass. town nicknames rooted in the Industrial Revolution
HINGHAM, Mass. — Hingham is known asBucket Town, and Bill Hersey is keeping the tradition alive with his Hersey Buckets. The nickname has received a burst of energy from the local youth team, Bucket Town Lacrosse. Sandwich is known as Glass Town, and Cape native Mary Childs knows a...
Five-bedroom home sells in Dennis for $2.9 million
A 3,805-square-foot house built in 1998 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 38 Whig Street in Dennis was sold on April 11, 2024, for $2,925,000, or $769 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with five bedrooms and six baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 1.4-acre of land.
Crews battle Wareham house fire
WAREHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Fire crews battled a fire at a Wareham house Monday afternoon. Flames came up through the roof, along with black clouds of smoke. Firefighters doused the fire with water from all sides. No other information was immediately available. This is a developing news story; stay with...
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