New Town Planner Eager To Fill Big Shoes
Evan R. Lehrer, Mashpee's new town planner, is 28 and worked in planning offices for just the last four years. But the newest member of Mashpee Town Hall says he is excited and grateful for the...
View ArticleStorm Blasts Upper Cape
High tide Friday morning, March 2, combined with the storm brings the water level just below the height of West Falmouth Harbor Dock at Old Dock Road. A powerful storm Friday, March 2, combines with...
View ArticlePower Outages As Strong Winds Continue
As a winter northeaster continued to howl around the Upper Cape, Eversource reports continued power outages in all four towns. As of 9 AM, Saturday, March 3, Sandwich was the most affected of the...
View ArticleSandwich Cleans Up
An Eversource employee turns cars back on Route 6A in Sandwich on Saturday morning, March 3, in the aftermath of Friday's storm. The road was closed between Gully Lane and Chipman Road due to downed...
View ArticleMashpee Clean Up Continues
The Mashpee Police Department has warned residents of continued repair work being conducted throughout the town on their Facebook page and advised drivers to proceed slowly and with caution. Utility...
View ArticleAfter The Storm, Upper Cape Residents Regroup
Sunday after the storm was like Saturday after the storm, with less wind: Much of the Upper Cape was still without power as Eversource crews worked around the clock to restore it; downed trees and...
View ArticleNor'easter left path of destruction along coast
In Sandwich, said Fire Chief William Carrico, the foundation of a home on Wood Avenue was compromised to the point that the structure is uninhabitable, and five homes on White Cap Path will also have...
View ArticleNewcomer Sets Sights On Sandwich School Board Seat
Sheri L. Erikson has stepped into the ring hoping to win one of three seats on the Sandwich School Committee that will be available in May. Ms. Erikson, of Weeks Pond Drive, who has attended school...
View ArticleUnitarian Church of Barnstable installs solar panels
The Unitarian Church of Barnstable holds a new place in history: it is the first building along Route 6A's Old King's Highway to be outfitted with solar panels facing that stretch of historic roadway....
View ArticleSandwich Voters Will Be Asked To Clamp Down On Dangerous Dogs
Stricter regulations governing dangerous dogs and their owners will be among the proposals put before voters at this year's Town Meeting. A citizens' petition, an article added to the town warrant at...
View ArticleSandwich Selectmen, FinCom Weigh In On School Security Needs
Sandwich officials agree that upgrading school security should be a top priority. But the question is how those upgrades will be funded.
View ArticleLaunch Party Will Celebrate New K.R. Conway Book
Titcomb's Bookshop in Sandwich will celebrate the release of local author K.R. Conway's new book, "Daybreaker," at the bookshop on Saturday, March 10, at 1 PM. Ms. Conway will be on hand to talk about...
View ArticleCounty Eyes Closure Of Bourne AmeriCorps Home
Barnstable County may be closing the house that currently houses 12 AmeriCorps members in Bourne, leaving the future of the organization's ability to serve the Upper Cape in the air. County...
View ArticleChorale Offers Music Scholarship
The Falmouth Chorale is seeking applicants for its $1,000 scholarship, the Frederick Johnson Music Award. The scholarship is offered to any qualified high school graduate living in the towns of...
View ArticleStorm brings power outages to Cape Cod
Power outages were soaring across Cape Cod on Tuesday morning as the third nor'easter of the month pounded the peninsula with heavy snow and high winds. There were about 44,000 Eversource customers...
View ArticleStorm Causes Wire Fires, Power Outages For Sandwich
Several roads in Sandwich have been closed due to trees and wires blocking the roadway. Those roads include Route 6A at Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Route 130 near Dogwood Drive, Water Street and Great...
View ArticleTime Running Out For Residents To Enter Sandwich Races
Residents interested in running for office have only one more week to declare their candidacy by pulling papers, collecting signatures and returning them to the town clerk's office. Although town...
View ArticleMashpee Considers Joining Pharmaceutical Opioid Lawsuit
The Mashpee Board of Selectmen has considered joining a lawsuit filed by hundreds of towns and cities across the country looking to recoup financial losses caused by the opioid epidemic. Thomas T....
View ArticleFood | Chef Walter's Flavors + Knowledge: Grilled Lamb Chops
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil. Meanwhile combine mint, basil, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in food processor, until smooth.
View ArticleCandidates In Sandwich Enter, Withdraw Last Minute Before Town Election Deadline
Two candidates dropped out at the last minute-Benjamin Westgate of Forestdale, who had been running for planning board, and Christine Ernst, who had been running for reelection to the Sandwich Housing...
View Article