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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 …

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Town Posts No-Swimming Alert At Megansett After Bacteria Test

Falmouth posted a swimming advisory at Megansett after elevated bacteria levels turned up in a July 15 water sample, with "no swimming" signs going up within an hour of the county's notice and officials awaiting further test results. Meanwhile, sewer project construction keeps Brick Kil…

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Falmouth Posts No-Swimming Notice After Elevated Bacteria at Megansett

Falmouth posted a no-swimming advisory at Megansett after elevated bacteria turned up in the latest water sample, even as sewer-project closures kept Brick Kiln Road and Maravista Avenue Extension shut on weekdays. The Falmouth Public Library opened a run of summer programs, including a…

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Sports

Falmouth High School opens registration for 2026 fall sports season.

Falmouth High School has opened registration for its 2026 fall sports season through FamilyID, with athletes required to have a physical on file before tryouts and practices begin Monday, August 24. Coaches are listed for football, field hockey, cross country, boys golf, volleyball, gir…

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Sewer Crews Keep Brick Kiln, Maravista Roads Closed Through Summer

Falmouth sewer crews kept two roads closed on weekdays this week as Cape Cod wildlife advisories piled up, including a record dolphin stranding. Brick Kiln Road and Maravista Avenue Extension remain shut 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays for sewer construction, while the Falmouth Public Library…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of July 6 through July 12, 2026

One Falmouth-resident obituary was recorded for the week of July 6 through July 12, 2026. Cannon, Roddy, age 86, of Falmouth, died on July 6, 2026; funeral arrangements were under the care of Chapman Family Funeral Homes. No additional biographical detail was recoverable from the aggreg…

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Falmouth Shellfish Beds Reopen After Rainfall Closure

Falmouth shellfishing beds reopened Friday after a rainfall-driven closure, even as a new bacteria advisory shut swimming at Wood Neck River and Surf Drive East. The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries cleared South Coast shellfishing areas effective July 10, following the July 7…

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Town posts no-swimming signs after bacteria found at two beaches

Elevated bacteria forced Falmouth to close two popular swimming spots as the town juggles a cascade of water-related restrictions. The News Flash reported that July 8 sample results from Wood Neck River and Surf Drive East showed elevated bacteria, prompting "no swimming" signs within a…

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Falmouth shuts shellfishing waters, posts swimming warnings after rain, bacteria

Falmouth closed shellfishing waters and posted swimming warnings this week after heavy rainfall and a bacteria spike prompted public health action. Town officials posted "no swimming" signs at Wood Neck River within an hour of a July 7 report showing elevated bacteria, while the Massach…

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