GOSNOLD - The Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris and Plastics Program is preparing to lead a cleanup event on Cuttyhunk Island to remove fishing … [Read more...]
Video: Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery | Faster Degrading Bioplastic Straws
February 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/zJNQdE4n8sE Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery A Martha’s Vineyard man is being sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in … [Read more...]
Local Environmental Nonprofit Receivers Governor’s Citation For Efforts To Ban Single-Use Plastic
January 4, 2024
BREWSTER - On the first day of the new year, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll bestowed Cape Cod environmental non-profit … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Commission Shares Progress Of Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative
December 12, 2023
BARNSTABLE - The Cape Cod Commission recently completed its first full freshwater monitoring season, in which 50 ponds were examined. The Cape Cod … [Read more...]
Plymouth Narrowly Approves Nip Ban
October 25, 2023
PLYMOUTH - Plymouth voters approved a nip bottle ban by narrow margins at the recent fall town meeting. 1.7-ounce bottles of alcohol will no longer be … [Read more...]
EPA Analysis Shows Statewide Increase Of Toxic Chemicals, PFAS Released in 2021
March 22, 2023
HYANNIS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which indicated that … [Read more...]
Take Care Campaign Aims to Keep the Cape Clean
August 5, 2022
HYANNIS – A local nonprofit that raises awareness for environmental stewardship and sustainability has introduced a new ad campaign to help keep Cape … [Read more...]
Center For Coastal Studies Identifies Source Of Washed Up Plastic Tubing
February 18, 2022
PROVINCETOWN – An investigation by the Center for Coastal Studies into yellow plastic tubing that has washed ashore on Cape Cod beaches in recent … [Read more...]
State Provides Grant Funding for Coastal Water Quality
August 27, 2021
BOSTON - The state announced on Wednesday that it had rewarded grants to town and city projects in Massachusetts that work to protect coastal water … [Read more...]
Experts Say Reducing Carbon Emissions Could Reduce Air Quality Problems
July 30, 2021
HYANNIS – Recent air quality alerts throughout the state have caused confusion and concern among residents, and experts say reducing carbon emissions … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Provincetown to host active shooter training for interested community members
Public/Private partnership submits homelessness count to federal agencies
Hog Island Beer Company involved in another brewery purchase
Falmouth remaining vocal against early-morning Steamship Authority freight trips
Housing Assistance announces lottery to be held for affordable apartments
Barnstable delegates vote against plan to remove Chatham buoys
Housing documentary to be viewed at Chatham’s Orpheum Theater on Saturday
Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox hosting this year’s Cape League All-Star Game
LISTEN: World Ocean Day this Sunday with Center for Coastal Studies
LISTEN: AmeriCorps funding restored for Cape Cod
Yarmouth lobsterman given OK to sell on town property pending town meeting on residential zoning issue
Fundraising figures coming in for 2025 Walk for Hope
Eastham resident receives emeritus status from Animal Rescue League of Boston
