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Brooks Academy Commission Rejects Architect's Ramp Proposal, Seeks Design Alternatives

HARWICH — July 15, 2026 — Harwich's Brooks Academy Museum Commission pushed back against an architect's revised wheelchair ramp design at its July 15 meeting, saying the proposal is visually bulky and forces people with mobility challenges to travel an unnecessarily long path. The commission's chair

Harwich Conservation Commission Approves Amended Orders Amid Active Land Court Dispute

HARWICH — July 15, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission approved two amended orders of conditions and navigated an active Land Court dispute at its July 15 meeting. The most contested item, a minor rear-yard regrading at 25 Monomy Road involving approximately 12 cubic yards of additional fill, drew opposition from abutter

Orleans Select Board Clears Eight Financial Policies for Final Vote, Defers Investment Rules

ORLEANS — July 15, 2026 — Orleans Select Board advances eight financial policies and flags five committees for potential dissolution. At a July 15 working session, the board voted unanimously to send eight financial policies — covering capital planning, self-insurance, ambulance billing and reserves, and property acceptance — to a full Select Board

Barnstable School Committee Adopts Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban for Fall 2026

BARNSTABLE — July 15, 2026 — Barnstable School Committee adopts bell-to-bell cell phone ban and clears seven other policy actions at its July 15 session. The committee voted 4-1 to create policy JICJ-A, prohibiting student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the entire school day,

Falmouth Conservation Commission Elects Dan Walsh Vice Chair at Brief Virtual Meeting

FALMOUTH — July 15, 2026 — Falmouth Conservation Commission wraps a 20-minute virtual meeting, elects vice chair, and closes one of five open hearings. At the July 15 Zoom session, broadcast on FCTV Channel 9, the six-member panel — two commissioners absent, alternate Mike Beckerle filling in — voted unanimously to elect

Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming After Closure

Patuisset Beach reopened for swimming this week, the town announced, restoring a popular summer swimming spot for Bourne families. The change comes as the new four-way stop at Barlows Landing and Shore roads, in effect since late June, continues to reshape traffic patterns in the Pocass…

Sandwich Pushes Septic Maintenance as Police Department Earns Reaccreditation

Sandwich urged homeowners to maintain septic systems this week as the Police Department earned statewide reaccreditation. In a July 14 advisory, the town said properly maintained septic systems protect both homes and local water resources and encouraged residents to follow routine upkee…

Provincetown Theater Opens Auditions For August Production

Provincetown Theater opens auditions Aug. 3 for a new staged production. A casting notice for "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe" surfaced this week in regional theater listings, inviting non-Equity actors to try out for the West End playhouse's next show. The not…

Falmouth Posts No-Swimming Signs at Megansett After Bacteria Test

Falmouth posted "no swimming" signs at Megansett Wednesday after a July 15 water sample showed elevated bacteria, with further test results still pending, per the town's News Flash. Meanwhile, sewer project closures on Brick Kiln Road and Maravista Avenue Extension continue on weekdays …

Dennis Opens Nominations for Annual Public Service Award

Dennis opens nominations for its annual Public Service Award, honoring standout service on town boards. The town is seeking nominees for the Dennis Public Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service by appointed or elected members of the town's boards, committees and commissions…

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