HYANNIS - Utilities are preparing ahead of this weekend's forecasted high winds and rain. It'll be the third set of storm conditions to hit the … [Read more...]
State Bolsters Wetland and Flood Protections
December 28, 2023
HYANNIS - The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection recently issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and increase storm water … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Unveils New Strategy to Address Climate Change
November 29, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new strategy Tuesday that she said will help the state’s 78 coastal communities work together … [Read more...]
Martha’s Vineyard Flood Map Reveals Vulnerable Areas
August 1, 2022
VINEYARD HAVEN – A Center for Coastal Studies mapping project was recently completed and revealed low-lying roads throughout Martha’s Vineyard that … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Looking to Lead in Flood Mitigation Efforts
June 30, 2022
HYANNIS - With coastal Cape Cod on what experts call the frontlines of climate change, Barnstable County officials are working on ways to mitigate … [Read more...]
Report Urges Chatham to Consider Climate Change Protections
December 19, 2021
CHATHAM – The Chatham Energy and Climate Action Committee revealed research on the potential economic effects of climate change on the Town … [Read more...]
Flood Advisories in Effect as Nor’easter Arrives
October 27, 2021
HYANNIS - A nor'easter is set to impact the Cape and Islands on Wednesday, October 27, and with that a coastal flood advisory has been issued by the … [Read more...]
Provincetown Residents Reap Flood Insurance Savings
June 24, 2021
PROVINCETOWN - Efforts in Provincetown to enhance floodplain management are paying off, as residents have received a 10% reduction in premiums for … [Read more...]
Drought Conditions Continue to Cause Concern
June 14, 2021
HYANNIS – Drought conditions have prompted state authorities to warn residents to act accordingly in preparation for the difficulties brought on by a … [Read more...]
September is Massachusetts Flood Awareness Month
September 16, 2020
BOSTON - Governor Charlie Baker and state lawmakers have declared September as Flood Awareness Month, and the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition is … [Read more...]
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Fourth West Nile Virus positive sample found in Falmouth
Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod appoints next president
New Truro town manager is a longtime town employee
Cape Cod towns to benefit from increase in state funding program
Consent judgement reached against property management company for data breaches
LISTEN: Barnstable Sheriff’s new Chief of Staff brings 32 years of DEA experience
Coast Guard will further review buoy removal plan
Household Hazardous Waste Collection scheduled this Saturday in Barnstable
Cape Abilities receives state funding for planned multi-use facility
Ferry service waiving change/cancellation fees ahead of Hurricane Erin, travel impacts expected
No swimming at Yarmouth town beaches amid Hurricane Erin- Falmouth developing plan for wastewater outfall pipe
Music Director appointed at Cape Symphony after international search
