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Great Streets construction continues in Hyannis on new roundabout; project to make Main St. two-way

HYANNIS – Construction continues on the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project, with crews working on drainage improvements, underground utilities and pedestrian upgrades as the town prepares for major changes to downtown traffic patterns. According to the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, construction during the week of October...

Barnstable, MA · 9d

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Sagamore Bridge plan adds two bike, pedestrian railroad crossings

Two new railroad crossings are planned on the south side of the Cape Cod Canal to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety as part of the new $2.1 billion Sagamore Bridge construction plans . The state will hold a hearing on the proposal on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Bourne. Along the canal's south side is a 6 1/2-mile paved service road that is also a bicycle and walking trail . Parallel to the service road are railroad tracks, and south of the tracks are neighborhoods and main roadways. Currently, pedestrians and bicyclists cross the railroad tracks at informal or unauthorized locations that lack appropriate safety protections, according to the state Department of Transportation. The hearing will be held with MassDOT staff and the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners. MassDOT requested the hearing so the county board can determine whether the proposed crossings “should be required as public necessity and convenience,” according to the county notice. The purpose of the new crossings is to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, accessibility and connections to the Cape Cod Canal South Service Road, according to the notice. The proposed crossings would be at Mid-Cape Connector at Sandwich Road and Keith Field Recreation Area, at

Bourne, MA · 3d

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Jack Richardson unseats David Vieira in Cape Cod state rep race

FALMOUTH — Democrat Jack Richardson defeated longtime incumbent state Rep. David Vieira , a Republican, on Election Day, capping a campaign in which both candidates agreed on issues ranging from affordability to environmental concerns but differed sharply on how to address them. After the polls closed, Richardson, 23, was surrounded by supporters at the Daily Brew Coffee House & Lounge as results started to come in around 10 p.m. for the Third Barnstable District state representative seat. Intermittently, Richardson stood before a cheering crowd, updating party attendees on local wins. "I feel good. I'm proud of the campaign we ran. We knocked on over 10,000 doors. Made over 10,000 dials. And went to hundreds of events throughout the district," said Richardson, who is also a Falmouth Select Board member. "People want new ideas. People want new energy." As of Nov. 4, unofficial election results reported that Richardson had claimed roughly 52% of the vote over Vieira, 51, with 48% of the vote. Vieira has been in office since 2011. Throughout his eight-month campaign, Richardson emphasized his connection to working-class families and focused on affordability and the environment. Richardson and Vieira found common ground on some of the Cape's biggest challenges

Falmouth, MA · 2d

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Lindsay Clancy Retrial: The Ruling That Could Still Stop It

Lindsay Clancy appeared in Massachusetts court Nov. 2 as a judge weighs post-trial motions tied to a possible retrial in her triple murder case.

Duxbury, MA · 1d

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Downtown New Bedford Exit Closing for Two and a Half Years

Heading into Downtown New Bedford or the waterfront? The I-195 East exit ramp to Route 18 South closes in December and will stay shut through Spring 2029.

New Bedford, MA · 7d

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Great Streets Downtown Hyannis: Weekly Construction Update (November 9-13, 2026)

Great Streets Downtown Hyannis: Weekly Construction Update (November 9-13, 2026) As construction continues on the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project, the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works (DPW) will be sharing weekly updates to help downtown businesses, residents, and other stakeholders stay informed about upcoming construction activities and potential impacts.

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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Michael King sues Mattapoisett boards, officials

MATTAPOISETT — Michael King, the owner of Wyandotte Farm and chair of the Conservation Commission, sued the town of Mattapoisett, the Board of Health and individual members, and the town’s health agent for rights violations and emotional distress. He sued for a temporary restraining order, and adjoining requests,...

Mattapoisett, MA · 3d

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Town Council Meeting – Thursday, November 5, 2026

Town Council Meeting – Thursday, November 5, 2026. The November 5, 2026 Meeting of the Barnstable Town Council was conducted in person. The public was able to attend in person or participate remotely in Public Comment or during a Public Hearing via Zoom. The public was able to view the meeting on Barnstable Government Access (BGA) Xfinity Channel 8 or 1070 or in High Definition on Xfinity Channel 1072 or via the live stream through the Town website (www.barnstable.gov). Viewers may watch BGA programming through our dedicated app available on both Apple and Android smartphones, as well as popular streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick. Town Council President Craig Tamash chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order.

Barnstable, MA · 22h

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Residents Continue Push Back On Prence Traffic

ORLEANS – An independent review found little fault in the traffic analysis provided as part of the zoning board of appeals’ ongoing review of the proposed housing development planned for the former Governor Prence Inn property. But concerns linger from residents who worry about how the project might impact traffic in the area.

Orleans, MA · 1d

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New Bedford soldier killed in WWII identified

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — A New Bedford soldier who went missing during World War II has been identified and will be buried in Massachusetts on the 82nd anniversary of his disappearance. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., 28, was accounted for June 18, according to the Defense...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Hewins pleasantly surprised with election results, Gaskey keeping ‘options open’

Sarah Hewins, center, called her district "tough" to win in. File photo. A screenshot of John Gaskey's premature victory announcement on Facebook, which he posted shortly before 11 p.m. on Nov. 3 and later deleted.

Wareham, MA · 1d

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Capital Projects, Sea Camps And More Slated For Special Town Meeting

BREWSTER – Town Manager Peter Lombardi and Assistant Town Manager Donna Kalinick ran down the 15 articles on the Nov. 16 special town meeting warrant Monday in such a smooth and efficient manner that there was nary a single question when it was over. The special town meeting begins...

Brewster, MA · 2d

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Monomoy Middle School Project Workmanship Questioned

CHATHAM – The replacement of windows, siding and trim at the Monomoy Regional Middle School is nearly complete, but questions are being raised about the quality of the work and whether there has been proper oversight of the $10 million project. Local builder Bob Stello resigned from the building...

Chatham, MA · 1d

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Want a Say in Plymouth's Future? 8 Town Boards Are Taking Applications

The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, is looking for volunteers to fill seats on eight town boards and committees, and the town is inviting residents who want a voice in local decisions to step forward now.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Select Board votes to sunset golf advisory committee

The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 3 to dissolve the Little Harbor Golf Course Advisory Committee, effective Dec. 31. The committee was established in March 2022 to assist with the transition of Little Harbor Country Club from private ownership to a town-owned facility. The board determined that the committee...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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Massachusetts Homes Are Twice as Likely to Catch Fire on Thanksgiving

Residential fires double on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, with over 80 percent starting in the kitchen from unsafe cooking practices.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Fuel Spill Closes Marina Engine Workshop

CHATHAM – A fuel spill at Stage Harbor Marina has shut down the shorefront facility’s engine repair shop, and the fate of the building is currently in the hands of insurance companies. The 80 Bridge St. building, along with the main marina structure, are slated for eventual demolition...

Chatham, MA · 2d

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Acushnet community has Trick or Treat 'redo' for 4 -year-old who missed it

ACUSHNET, Mass. (WJAR) — The Acushnet community recently had a Halloween "redo" to show support for a local 4-year-old who missed trick or treating. Rebekah Clancy said last week, her daughter Ava went into the hospital for surgery and wasn't discharged at the time they had hoped for. “She...

Acushnet, MA · 1d

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Select Board approves business license renewals

The Select Board unanimously approved several categories of business license renewals during its Tuesday, Nov. 3 meeting. Renewals included Class I and Class II car dealership licenses, common victualler licenses, package store licenses, on-premises alcoholic beverage licenses and entertainment licenses. Most of the licenses were renewed for the year ending...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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“He Never Made It Back”: New Bedford Ranger Missing 82 Years Finally Coming Home on the Anniversary of His Death

NEW BEDFORD — The remains of Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., a 28-year-old New Bedford man missing since World War II, have been identified and will be buried Dec. 7 in Bourne. Gervais served with Company F, 2nd Ranger Battalion. On Dec. 7, 1944, his unit captured Hill 400 near Bergstein, Germany, in the Hürtgen Forest. During a German counterattack, he and another soldier were sent to contact another platoon but never arrived. He was listed as missing in action and later declared non-recoverable in 1951.

New Bedford, MA · 1d