HYANNIS - In an effort to learn more about the lingering health risks of being exposed to PFAS, researchers are recruiting volunteers who lived in … [Read more...]
Chatham Water Treatment Replacement Plans On-Track
February 9, 2022
CHATHAM - Chatham officials said that plans are on-track for temporary and permanent replacements for town wells. Previously, some of the town’s … [Read more...]
New Bill Introduced in Response to Joint Base Gun Range Proposal
December 21, 2021
BOURNE – Due to environmental concerns regarding the Joint Base Cape Cod’s proposed machine gun range, a new bill is being put forward that … [Read more...]
Advisories Issued After PFAS Detected In Fish
November 3, 2021
HYANNIS – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued new fish consumption advisories to provide guidance on safe fish consumption to … [Read more...]
Chatham Receives Update On Measures To Protect Drinking Water
November 3, 2021
CHATHAM – At a recent meeting by the Chatham Select Board, the town received an update on two articles related to PFAS contamination in the town’s … [Read more...]
Chatham Select Board Receives Update On Town Drinking Water
October 11, 2021
CHATHAM – Chatham continues working onvefforts to remove industrial pollutants such as PFAS from the town's drinking water supply. Public Works … [Read more...]
Feds Commit to Cleaning Up Joint Base Cape Cod Chemicals
September 18, 2021
FALMOUTH - Congressman Bill Keating (D-Bourne) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) announced on Friday that they have received assurances that PFAS … [Read more...]
Chatham Officials Address Drinking Water Concerns
August 30, 2021
CHATHAM- The Chatham Board of Health held a lengthy discussion on the quality and testing of groundwater in Chatham, and the concerns of PFAs in … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Addressing Groundwater Chemicals
August 12, 2021
BARNSTABLE - Barnstable County Commissioners continue addressing the issue of the recent to detection of chemicals in the local water supply. Per- … [Read more...]
Harwich Fire Department Switches Foams Due to Environmental Concerns
July 21, 2021
HARWICH – The Harwich Fire Department has made a move to replace potentially harmful fire fighting foams with a more environmentally friendly … [Read more...]
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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
LISTEN: Sandwich opioid abatement funds supporting community recovery events
LISTEN: Barnstable County Commissioners hitting the road 2026 for more Cape outreach
State officials release updated regulations targeting fishing gear debris
Another potential weekend snowstorm being monitored; fire departments call for clear hydrants
Cape Cod Potato Chip factory in Hyannis closing this Spring
4-H Advisory Council accepting scholarship applications for Cape Cod youth
