MASHPEE - Potentially toxic algae blooms have been identified at Mashpee and Harwich ponds, triggering warnings for visitors. The Association … [Read more...]
Bacteria Outbreak at Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster
September 12, 2024
BREWSTER - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod and the town. The … [Read more...]
Algal Bloom Reported At Pilgrim Lake In Orleans
June 24, 2024
ORLEANS – The town of Orleans has issued a public health advisory for Pilgrim Lake due to the presence of a potentially-harmful cyanobacteria bloom. … [Read more...]
Mashpee Ponds Afflicted By Cyanobacteria, PFAS
June 10, 2024
MASHPEE – The Town of Mashpee is posting public advisories about several bodies of water. Officials inspected Mashpee Wakeby Pond on Friday and … [Read more...]
Cyanobacteria Alert for Boland Pond, Orleans
May 31, 2024
ORLEANS - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Boland Pond in Orleans by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. The organization monitors … [Read more...]
New Report Says Cape Cod Water Quality Continues to Decline
January 25, 2023
HYANNIS - The Association to Preserve Cape Cod released an annual review of the region’s water quality and the data supports the continuing decline of … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Officials Discuss Future of Water Quality Testing
January 10, 2023
HYANNIS - A local public health official said Barnstable County could become a leader in testing for cyanobacteria in … [Read more...]
Barnstable Addressing Water Quality of Local Pond
December 7, 2022
BARNSTABLE - A Barnstable official gave an update on ongoing efforts to boost water quality at a local pond that has experienced closures due to … [Read more...]
Public Health Advisory Issued for Chatham Pond
September 29, 2022
CHATHAM - Goose Pond in Chatham has been put under a public health advisory by the town following the detection of elevated cyanobacteria levels in … [Read more...]
Truro Pond Impacted by Algae Blooms
September 21, 2022
TRURO - Visible algae scum has been reported at Ryder Pond in Truro by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, prompting a swimming advisory for the … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Cahoon Museum is pushing forward after executive director steps down
Barnstable Police Department no longer part of Massachusetts Civil Service System
Offshore wind contract deadline pushed again
Swimming advisory issued for Eastham pond
The Club at New Seabury is under new management
New sewer project approved on Outer Cape
Cape Cod League team recognizes nonprofit that helps sick and disabled children
Legislation proposed for “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phone use in Massachusetts schools
Transit Authority expands seasonal bus routes
Provincetown releases Coastal Resilience Plan to protect the town’s people, economy & infrastructure
West Nile Virus reported in Falmouth
Sandwich Gate for access to Joint Base Cape Cod will remain open
Falmouth Fire Department opening a new village station
