FALMOUTH - Members of the Falmouth Beach Committee went before the town’s select board to provide an update on recent efforts to recruit lifeguards … [Read more...]
Federal Money Will Support Beach Water Quality Monitoring
September 5, 2022
HYANNIS – Water quality monitoring on beaches throughout Massachusetts will be supported by a $225,000 grant from the Environmental Protection … [Read more...]
Falmouth Beach Reopens After Water Quality Issues
July 25, 2022
FALMOUTH – Chapoquoit Beach in West Falmouth was recently closed to swimming after harmful bacteria was detected in the water. The beach has since … [Read more...]
Shark Sighting Prompts Truro Beach Closure
July 15, 2022
TRURO - The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s shark activity app reported several shark sightings at Cape Cod beaches Thursday. Head of the … [Read more...]
Falmouth Beaches Still Short on Lifeguards
June 19, 2022
FALMOUTH - An official with the Falmouth Beach Department recently gave an update on where the department stands on lifeguard coverage ahead of the … [Read more...]
Barnstable to Update Public Beach and Pond Hours
June 16, 2022
BARNSTABLE - Hours of operations at beaches and ponds in Barnstable are being updated. Starting Saturday, June 25 through Labor Day, public beaches … [Read more...]
Beach Cleanup and Seal Walk Will Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 7, 2022
PROVINCETOWN – The Center for Coastal Studies is holding two events to honor World Ocean Day on Wednesday, June 8. UPDATE: The events may be … [Read more...]
Beach Expert Explains Why Cape Cod Spot Made Top 10 List
June 4, 2022
EASTHAM – Coast Guard Beach has been featured on a popular top ten best U.S. beaches list and the expert who compiled the list gave insight on why he … [Read more...]
Falmouth Offers Bonus Program to Draw More Lifeguards
May 17, 2022
FALMOUTH – The Town of Falmouth is offering a hiring incentive to draw more applicants for open lifeguard positions as it takes steps to address a … [Read more...]
Nantucket Votes to Allow Anyone to Go Topless on Beaches
May 4, 2022
NANTUCKET (AP) - Nantucket is a step closer to allowing anyone who chooses regardless of gender to go topless on the Massachusetts resort island’s … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Steamship Authority to hold virtual sessions explaining new reservation system
LISTEN: Offshore wind back in development, but financial expert says impacts from freezes remain
Contractor able to resume sewer work in Yarmouth after fatal incident
Erosion-threatened beach house tied to Watergate is being demolished
Barnstable to consider mandating best available sewer systems near sensitive waterbodies
Steamship Authority summer reservation figures are in- Mass Maritime Academy announces new partnership with program in Middle East
Preliminary results in for Martha’s Vineyard summer ferry reservations
Falmouth reports presence of invasive pine beetle
Barnstable restricting the sale of nicotine and tobacco products
Bass Hole Boardwalk closed for ice damage
Leadership change taking place at Cape Light Compact
Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard receive grants to protect pitch pine habitat
