Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming, Town Announces

Patuisset Beach has reopened for swimming, the town's News Flash service announced, as Bourne settles into a four-way stop at Barlows Landing and Shore roads that took effect in late June. The Select Board meets twice on July 21, alongside the Board of Assessors, ISWM Building Committee…

Harbormaster Flags Unusual Jellyfish Swarms Off Cape Cod Beaches

Lion's Mane jellyfish are appearing in unusually large numbers along Cape Cod beaches this summer. Barnstable's harbormaster is fielding a rise in sightings of the large stinging jellyfish, "showing up in unusually large numbers off Cape Cod," per a Patch report from Barnstable-Hyannis …

Harwich Committee Calls for Eminent Domain on 19-Acre Conservation Parcel

HARWICH — July 17, 2026 — Harwich conservation panel urges eminent domain for 19-acre water-supply parcel. The Harwich Real Estate and Open Space Committee voted no formal actions but reached consensus July 17 to press the Select Board for an eminent domain taking of the 19.76-acre Little Shaver

Harbormaster Flags Jellyfish Surge Off Cape Cod Beaches

Jellyfish sightings and wildfire haze topped outside coverage of Barnstable as the week closed. Barnstable-Hyannis Patch reported the town's harbormaster is seeing lion's mane jellyfish in "unusually large numbers" at Cape Cod beaches this summer, a caution for swimmers during peak seas…

Yarmouth lands $25 million federal grant for Route 28 upgrades

Yarmouth secured a $25 million federal BUILD grant toward a $62.4 million overhaul of Route 28, the town's biggest infrastructure win this summer. The Select Board, which issued its latest "Spotlight" update July 7, will hold a goals-setting workshop July 18 ahead of its regular meeting…

Assessors release FY27 preliminary property values for Truro

Truro's Board of Assessors released preliminary FY27 property values Thursday as part of a state-mandated revaluation under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 56. Town Moderator Cass Johnson announced the appointment of Cass Johnson and Clint Kershaw to the Finance Committee …

Town posts no-swim advisory at Megansett after bacteria found

Elevated bacteria at Megansett Beach triggers no-swim signs as Falmouth's sewer project keeps two roads closed. The town posted a bacteria advisory July 16 after a July 15 water sample from Megansett showed elevated levels, prompting posted "no swimming" signage within an hour under sta…

Sullivan Issues Weekly Report as Wastewater Project Update Posted

Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan issued her weekly report July 16 as the town posted a fresh update on its wastewater project, while the Select Board's push to advance a Carleton Hall design and a call for Dennis Public Service Award nominations kept municipal business moving. The …

Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming as Town Meetings Resume

Patuisset Beach reopened for swimming this week, town officials announced, as Bourne moves into a busy stretch of summer meetings and outdoor events. The Select Board meets July 21 in executive and open session, alongside the Board of Assessors, ISWM Building Committee, and Veterans Mem…

Yarmouth Conservation Commission Orders Bulkhead Design Revisions, Denies Boathouse Compliance Certificate

Yarmouth Conservation Commission orders bulkhead redesign, issues boathouse violation notice at packed July 16 meeting.