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...]
Chatham Select Board Tackles PFAS Problem
July 18, 2021
CHATHAM – Since PFAS chemicals were found in a well in Chatham, the town and Board of Selectmen have taken steps to ensure drinking water is safe for … [Read more...]
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Cape Cod Commission invites the public to partake in bus transit survey
Former CEO of Heritage Museums has died
Cape leaders affirm their support for SNAP
Coast Guard safety class fulfills requirements of new MA boating law
Sandy Neck Beach Park set to undergo next phase of sustainable renovations
Nantucket approves short term rentals without restrictions
Falmouth receives letter clarifying state agency’s views on site of proposed police station
High winds could cause outages, ferry service interruptions Tuesday
Bourne has banned sales of the drug Kratom
Lawmakers want easier application process for Cape towns seeking Seasonal Communities Designation
Ruling made to keep funding SNAP past November 1st deadline
Lobster population falls off New England, leading regulators to declare overfishing
Paving work to begin Monday on Ocean Street
