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As temperatures fall, concerns about homelessness rise

In the rising light of a chilly morning, a young man huddles on the porch stretching along the library’s façade. He’s surrounded by his belongings, including a sleeping bag. Nearby, another man sits inside a rust-flecked truck, its back windows blocked by what looks like clothing and trash.

Plymouth, MA · 1d
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Nantucket Real Estate Firm Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Over Sale Of Polpis Road Property

William Raveis Nantucket and real estate agent Melanie Gowen have filed a notice of appeal in Norfolk Superior Court. A judge and jury have issued a $1.3 million judgment against a major Nantucket real estate firm after finding that one of its agents lied to a couple looking to buy a house on the island in 2020.

Nantucket, MA · 1d
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Mary Dunn Road Line Striping Tentatively Scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2026

Mary Dunn Road Line Striping Tentatively Scheduled for Tuesday. A contractor working for the Town of Barnstable is anticipated to complete line-striping along the newly paved portion of Mary Dunn Road, specifically south of Independence Drive, Hyannis. Work is anticipated to take one day to complete. Here’s What Residents and...

Barnstable, MA · 1d

sandwichmass.org

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Select Board Endorses Revised DPW & Fire Substation Proposal; Town to Begin Public Outreach

The Sandwich Select Board unanimously endorsed a revised proposal for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility and Fire Substation at a shared-use site at 500 Route 130 during its November 12 meeting. The Board expressed strong support for moving the project forward into a public engagement period, marking an important step in the Town's efforts to address long-standing infrastructure needs for these two essential municipal departments.

Sandwich, MA · 1d
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Filming Begins On Nantucket For New Movie "A Woman In The Sun"

Production crews and Academy Award-winning actress Renée Zellweger were shooting at several locations around the island on Thursday. Filming for the upcoming movie ”A Woman In The Sun” got underway at several locations on Nantucket, including at the mid-island Stop & Shop where Academy Award-winning actress Renée Zellweger was spotted Thursday morning shooting a scene with several local girls who were serving as extras.

Nantucket, MA · 1d

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Retirees Are Finding Their People At This Plymouth 55+ Community With Golf, Trails, And Clubs

Retirement can bring a strange quiet that nobody warns you about. The work calls stop, the commute ends, and suddenly the calendar has a lot of blank space. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, a growing number of retirees have found an answer tucked into the pine woods south of Boston. It is a place built around golf, walking trails, and clubs that turn neighbors into friends.

Plymouth, MA · 5d

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Milford Scarlet Hawks’ Championship Run Ends with 35-14 Loss to Barnstable

The Milford Scarlet Hawks saw their impressive postseason run come to an end with a 35-14 loss to Barnstable in the Division 3 football championship game. Milford came out strong, putting together an impressive second quarter to take a 14-7 lead. The Scarlet Hawks found the end zone twice, highlighted by a spectacular 52-yard touchdown pass from Vincent Loscerbo to Jaxson Finnimore that energized the Milford sideline.

Milford, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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‘Give me a break’: Negotiations for apartments behind Dairy Queen heat up

Frustration boiled over in a discussion about apartments proposed behind Dairy Queen after an Edgartown official accused the developers of not providing information needed to finalize an agreement that could mean the project’s approval. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) continued its review of a project called Housing Behind the...

Edgartown, MA · 1d

theweektoday.com

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Tensions flare at Rochester School Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — Shouting amongst attendees brought the Rochester School Committee to a temporary halt as conflict erupted over the Rochester Memorial School’s bathroom policy. Arguments broke out amongst the crowd as parent Luis Rivera finished his comments during public policy at the Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting. Since May...

Rochester, MA · 2d

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The Sweetest Advent Calendar on the SouthCoast Is Back at Acushnet Creamery

Twelve 3-ounce surprise scoops, scratch-off flavor cards, and local holiday cheer! Pre-order your Acushnet Creamery box before Dec. 4.

Acushnet, MA · 5d

vineyardgazette.com

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Ocean View Hotel Faces Historic Hurdle

A controversial plan for a new hotel in Oak Bluffs faces an uncertain future after a town historic committee refused to give it its blessing last month. On Oct. 13, the Copeland plan review committee voted 3-1 that the proposed Ocean View Hotel was not appropriate for the district. The three-story, 26-room, Victorian-style hotel, backed by Boston-based developer Charles Hajjar, is designed to pay homage to the original Ocean View that burned down in 1965.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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St. Christopher’s To Operate 'Satellite Kitchen’ For Food 4 Kids

CHATHAM – As participation in the local Food 4 Kids summer program continues to increase year over year, the effort will get some added support from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church next year. The church will serve as the site of a satellite kitchen next summer, preparing meals that...

Chatham, MA · 1d

plymouthindependent.org

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YOUR VIEW: Canty speech ‘disrespectful, demeaning and judgmental’

Along with other residents of West Plymouth, I attended the Select Board meeting on November 10, 2026. I live very close to the huge 392-apartment, 40B proposal by developer Rick Vayo, which the Select Board summarily voted to approve on a fast track, and to send a prepared Memorandum of Agreement and Support letter to the state housing agency, with no residents of the area present at the meeting.

Plymouth, MA · 3d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Zoning Board More Receptive To Proposed Apartment Building

CHATHAM – Plans for a proposed apartment building on Route 28 have been revised, reducing the total number of units and changing the traffic flow on the property at 1134 and 1142 Main Street. At an informal discussion Nov. 5, zoning board of appeals members appeared more receptive to...

Chatham, MA · 2d

mattathomeintheworld.com

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A Taste of Social Psychology

For those of you close to Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, I’ll be doing two lectures next week – same presentation, different venues, free admission!. Social Psychology is the study of how attitudes and behavior can be shaped by the social situations we find ourselves in or by the influence of other people. In this presentation we’ll learn about various.

Wareham, MA · 2d

thegillnetter.com

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Field Hockey clinches Elite 8 bid thanks to blowout win against Falmouth

Twenty games into a season that has already rewritten the program’s record books, the Fishermen Field Hockey team still hasn’t found an opponent capable of slowing them down. Behind four goals from Mia Rodolosi and a stifling defensive effort by the ocean, the Fishermen rolled past Falmouth 5-1 in Wednesday’s MIAA Division 3 Sweet 16, stretching their undefeated streak to a staggering 20-0.

Gloucester, MA · 18h

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Tracking Turtles, As Part Of Herring River Watershed Project

HARWICH – As it prepares to “re-wild” the retired 50-acre Thacher cranberry bogs in part of an eco-restoration project in the Herring River watershed, the Harwich Conservation Trust wants to make sure it isn’t disturbing some important residents. The Trust recently received an $8,575 mini-grant from...

Harwich, MA · 1d

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Mass. brewery closing its longtime home, though its beer will remain available

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A South Shore brewery is saying farewell to its home after nearly 20 years in its space, though its beer will continue to be available. According to its social media, Mayflower Brewing Company is going to be closing its Plymouth facility including...

Plymouth, MA · 3d

vineyardgazette.com

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Short-Term Rental Regulations Headline Oak Bluffs Special Town Meeting

Voters in Oak Bluffs could put new regulations on short-term rentals at a special town meeting next month. The proposed bylaw, one of 12 articles at the Dec. 1 special town meeting at the high school performing arts center, seeks to codify the lucrative rental industry hosted on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo in the zoning regulations while also imposing restrictions on owners who rent their properties.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 2d