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Yarmouth Opens Applications for $50,000 Winter Event Grants

Yarmouth's tourism office opened applications this week for up to $50,000 in Winter Event Grant funding to boost off-season visits. The Town of Yarmouth is also asking volunteer groups to adopt one of several town islands for upkeep, and the town confirmed the Bass Hole/Gray's Beach boa…

Bourne Opens Applications For Two Town Board Vacancies

Bourne town hall is seeking residents to fill two open board seats by September 2. The School Committee and Planning Board each have one seat open, with terms expiring at the 2027 Town Election and Planning Board applications due by 4 p.m. Meanwhile, Bourne Public Schools kicked off New…

Barnstable County Commissioners to Meet in Truro on Water, Wildfire Plans

Barnstable County Commissioners will meet in Truro this week to weigh water supply, wildfire planning and water testing. The commissioners hold their off-site session Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Truro Public Library, according to a Town Hall announcement, arriving as the town c…

Sandwich Launches 'Slow Down' Push Ahead of America 250 Week

Sandwich relaunched its "Slow Down: In Our Town" traffic safety campaign this week as America 250 celebrations and peak summer crowds converge on town streets. The Department of Public Works and the Sandwich Police Department are jointly urging drivers to ease off the gas during the bus…

Falmouth Beach Department Trims Staffing as Summer Season Winds Down

Falmouth's Beach Department began trimming staff at its 10 public beaches Monday as seasonal workers returned to school. The department said some of the town's beaches are now partially or fully unstaffed and pledged to keep residents updated site by site as the adjustment continues. Se…