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Sandwich Charter Finalized After State Approval

Sandwich's updated Town Charter is officially finalized after state approval, town officials announced this week. The Department of Public Works began resurfacing Christopher Hollow Road on July 8, with work running 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The town also posted official results from t…

Drought Declaration Prompts Yarmouth Water Guidance as Beach Repairs Advance

Cape Cod's Level 2 drought designation reshapes summer water guidance as Yarmouth pushes ahead on beach repairs. The Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force declared a Significant Drought for the Cape on June 25, prompting expected conservation messaging from town officials, while r…

Truro Opens Public Input on Decade-Long Open Space Plan

Truro honors two veteran educators as town gathers input on decade-long open space plan. Truro Central School recognized Nancy Winslow and Alice Rieselbach for more than 60 combined years of service, while officials seek public feedback on the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan throu…

Truro Opens Public Input on Decade-Long Open Space Plan

Truro honors two veteran educators as town gathers input on decade-long open space plan. Truro Central School recognized Nancy Winslow and Alice Rieselbach for more than 60 combined years of service, while officials seek public feedback on the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan throu…

Falmouth Closes All Waters to Shellfishing After Heavy Rainfall

Falmouth closed all South Coast waters to shellfishing Tuesday after heavy rainfall, even as police continue searching for a missing man. The town's News Flash confirmed the shellfishing closure took effect July 7 under Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries guidance, with no end da…

Bourne Converts Barlows Landing Intersection to Four-Way Stop

Bourne shifted traffic patterns and opened emergency cooling centers this week as summer heat and safety concerns prompted town action. The Barlows Landing Road and Shore Road intersection became a permanent four-way stop effective June 29, while the Bourne Police Department at 35 Armor…

Flood Watch Issued for Barnstable Through Tuesday

A flood watch keeps Barnstable on alert into Tuesday afternoon as heavy rain threatens the Cape region. CapeCod.com reports the watch spans southeastern Massachusetts, including Barnstable, Eastern Plymouth, and Northern Bristol counties. Meanwhile, the community calendar fills out for …

Sandwich Police Department Earns Re-Accreditation from State Commission

Sandwich Police earn re-accreditation as the town finalizes its charter and gears up for summer. The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission renewed the Sandwich Police Department's accreditation this week, while the town confirmed its updated Charter is now final after legislativ…

Flood Watch Posted for Cape Cod Region Through Tuesday

A regional flood watch and a new summer concert booking topped Harwich-area news this week. A flood watch covering Barnstable, eastern Plymouth, and northern Bristol counties was in effect through Tuesday afternoon, per CapeCod.com. Meanwhile, the South Harwich Meetinghouse at 270 Chath…

Select Board Advances Carleton Hall Design Plan

Select Board unanimously advances Carleton Hall design as town juggles summer projects and reminders. The town posted an updated wastewater project bulletin July 2 and continues asking residents not to disturb hay bales protecting piping plover chicks at West Dennis Beach. National Grid…

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