NEW BEDFORD – A man who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in New Bedford in a dramatic arrest in April has been released … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Governor Proposes that Migrants in Shelter be in Country Legally
January 17, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The governor of Massachusetts on Wednesday proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country … [Read more...]
Dennis Officials Pump Brakes on Family Shelter Proposal
May 22, 2024
DENNIS - Local officials are pumping the brakes on a Dennis family shelter proposed at the former South Dennis Healthcare facility by Housing … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Turning a Former Prison into a Shelter for Homeless Families
May 16, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey is turning to a former prison as a temporary safety net shelter for families experiencing homelessness, a surge fueled … [Read more...]
Towns Receiving Migrants from Yarmouth Surprised by Transfers
April 30, 2024
YARMOUTH - Migrant families have been moved out of Yarmouth, but the towns receiving them are just as surprised as Cape Cod host communities initially … [Read more...]
Massachusetts House Budget Writers Propose Spending on Emergency Shelters, Public Transit
April 12, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House leaders unveiled a proposed $57.9 billion state budget for the 2025 fiscal year that would include $500 million for … [Read more...]
Cooperative Bank Of Cape Cod Announces $20,000 In Nonprofit Grants
April 11, 2024
HYANNIS -The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust has announced $20,000 in grant awards for local nonprofits serving the region … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Debating Solutions to Strained Shelter System
April 2, 2024
YARMOUTH - Lawmakers in the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives are working on reconciling their budget plans as the state’s emergency … [Read more...]
Amid Migrant Crisis, Massachusetts Debates How Best to Keep Families Housed
March 22, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate has approved limits on how long homeless families can stay in emergency state shelters as part of an $850 … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Debates How Long Homeless People Can Stay in Shelters
March 7, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — A proposal that would limit how long homeless people can stay in emergency state shelters was approved by Massachusetts House lawmakers … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Joint Base Cape Cod gate in Sandwich to remain open at least for several more months
Governor’s Energy Bill Could Bring Nuclear Power Back to Massachusetts
Yarmouth Will Hire Energy Manager to Reduce Energy Use and Cut Carbon Emissions
Man Released From Custody After ICE Agents Used Hammer to Break Window for Arrest
New Harborfront Park Has Opened in Provincetown, While Ground is Broken on Recreational Field Improvements
Mashpee Voters Elect Select Board Members; Approve New Police Station
EPA Announces Rollback for Some Biden-Era Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
LISTEN: Bringing Golf to Kids Capewide with Bank of America MA President Miceal Chamberlain
LISTEN: Shark season begins with New England Aquarium’s John Chisolm
Endurance Swimmer is Attempting First-Ever Swim Around Martha’s Vineyard Ahead of ‘Jaws’ Anniversary- Yarmouth Lobsterman Could Possibly Be Vending From Town Property This Summer
Lawmakers Question RFK Jr. On Staffing Cuts, Funding Freezes And Policy Changes At Health Department
Bourne Bridge Misses $634M Federal Grant Casting Uncertainty On Funding
