Shellfishing closure, library shutdown precede storm

Today in Falmouth

• State orders shellfishing closure ahead of Nor'easter. The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries ordered a precautionary statewide shellfishing closure effective at sunset Friday, September 25, ahead of this weekend's Nor'easter, with no reopening date set.Town of Falmouth
• Brick Kiln Road, Teaticket Highway close for sewer work. Brick Kiln Road will close between Sandwich Road and Gifford Street, and Teaticket Highway between Maravista Avenue Extension and 667 Teaticket Highway, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for sewer project construction.Town of Falmouth
• Nor'easter to bring high winds, heavy rain. Patch reports the Nor'easter could bring winds over 60 mph and up to 6 inches of rain to Massachusetts, including Falmouth, in a storm expected to last from late Friday into Monday.Patch
• Falmouth police win regional community policing award. The Falmouth Police Department's all-volunteer Community Engagement Unit, which draws 43 officers and five additional staff on their own time, won the New England chiefs' community policing award for mid-sized departments.Falmouth Police Department
• Falmouth beaches close out 2026 regular season. Falmouth's beach department ended regular season operations for 2026, with the town posting updated details on access, parking and services now that seasonal lifeguard staffing has wound down.Town of Falmouth

Coming up

• Tomorrow: All Falmouth libraries closed Saturday. All three Falmouth Public Library branches, Main, East Falmouth and North Falmouth, will be closed all day Saturday, September 26.Falmouth Public Library
• Tomorrow, 9:00 a.m.: Autumn Escape Bike Trek rolls out Saturday. The Autumn Escape Bike Trek runs Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Falmouth.Town of Falmouth
• Tomorrow, 12:00 p.m.: Striper Fest returns to Scranton Avenue. Striper Fest runs Saturday, September 26, from noon to 6 p.m. at 180 Scranton Ave., with a rain date set for Sunday, September 27.Town of Falmouth
• Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 a.m.: Breakthrough T1D ride starts at Sea Crest. The Breakthrough T1D fundraising ride starts and finishes at Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth Sunday, September 27, running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Mon, Sep 28, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday evening. The Falmouth Select Board meets Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Tue, Sep 29, 1:30 p.m.: East Falmouth Library throws early-release Minion party. The East Falmouth Library hosts a Minion-themed party for the early release school day Tuesday, September 29, at 1:30 p.m.Falmouth Public Library
• Wed, Sep 30: Falmouth volleyball hosts Sandwich Wednesday. Falmouth's volleyball team faces Sandwich in a conference match Wednesday, September 30, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds hearing Wednesday. The Falmouth Conservation Commission holds a public hearing Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 p.m.: Housing Trust marks 40 years at Homecoming event. The Falmouth Housing Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary at its 2026 Homecoming event Thursday, October 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m.: Zoning Board holds hearing at Town Hall. The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing and open meeting Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at 59 Town Hall Square.Town of Falmouth

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