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4 people taken to hospital after fiery rollover crash on Cape Cod
Four people were taken to the hospital after the SUV they were riding in struck a pole, rolled over multiple times, and caught fire. Emergency crews responding to a report of a crash in the area of Smith Street in Hyannis after 1 a.m. found an SUV engulfed in flames, according to the local fire department. All four victims, one in serious condition, were taken to Cape Cod Hospital for treatment. Video from the scene showed a toppled utility pole dangling across the road as firefighters worked to extinguish the raging blaze.
Yarmouth's election is May 21. Meet the five people competing for two Select Board seats.
The Yarmouth town election will be Tuesday, May 21, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no in-person early voting. The Select Board has five candidates running for two open seats as a result of the retirements of Dan Horgan and Peter Smith. The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee has one open seat. No candidates for School Committee were able to get enough signatures to appear on the ballot, but Glenn J. Martin...
Bridge details: Possible roads, bike paths, and land takings for the new Cape Cod bridges
The public got the change to view the latest plans for the Bourne and Sagamore bridges Monday at an open house hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The latest plans for the new Bourne and Sagamore bridges were on view Monday at an open house in Bourne hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Airport charging stations, waterfront plans: What voters said 'no' to in Chatham Monday
CHATHAM — Town meeting voters easily rejected a new Chatham Airport approach map Monday night. The vote count was 158 for the article and 306 opposing it. About 500 voters gathered in the gymnasium at Monomoy Regional Middle School to participate in Monday evening's annual town meeting. All 47 articles on the warrant were decided and a second night is not needed.
MassDOT Updates Residents On Bourne, Sagamore Bridges Replacement Project
BOURNE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation held informational meetings on Monday to give updates on the Cape Cod Bridges Program. Work is scheduled to begin in 2026 to replace the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, and the project is funded by both state and federal governments.
Brief power outage affects thousands in Bourne, Sandwich. What was the cause?
An issue with power transmission equipment was the culprit behind a brief, but widespread power outage affecting hundreds of Eversource customers in Sandwich and Bourne on Tuesday afternoon. About 7,500 customers — approximately 5,500 in Bourne and 1,500 in Sandwich — lost power, according to the company. The outage was...
Single-family house in Harwich sells for $1.7 million
A spacious new house located at 127 Church Street in Harwich has new owners. The 2,946-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,725,000 purchase price works out to $586 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.7-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Orleans town meeting voters passed highest town budget ever. Here's what you need to know.
Orleans town meeting Monday night passed its highest town budget ever at $51 million. The number included $12.9 million for three school budgets, a $9 million reconstruction of Rock Harbor’s commercial wharf, $150,000 for a new library grant application and several articles for expanded housing and future town projects.
Chatham Rejects Funding For Major Projects; Leaves Transfer Station Upgrade, Bridge St. Work In Limbo
CHATHAM – Two major spending measures were rejected at Monday’s annual town meeting after failing to gain the two-third majority necessary to pass. Voters also narrowly approved money for affordable housing while raising questions about the transparency of the process of choosing a developer for two projects currently in the works. A proposal to restrict homes to year-round occupancy was postponed, and voters endorsed exploration of a regional public swimming pool.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Monomoy softball wins 10th straight game with walk-off win
The Monomoy girls softball team won their 10th straight game with a 4-3 walk-off win over Cardinal Spellman on Monday. Kinsey Lister (2-for-4) hit the winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh inning for Monomoy. AJ Gates went 4-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored, while Kate Huse (one RBI, one run) and Willa Leighton (one RBI) each had two hits. In other high school action: ...
Four-bedroom home sells for $1.8 million in Dennis
A 2,796-square-foot house built in 1960 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 7 Paul Street in Dennis was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,750,000 purchase price works out to $626 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home is equipped with an underground/basement two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property encompasses a generous 0.4-acre of land.
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