06/17/2024
Dennis residents failed to repeal the town's ban on cannabis dispensaries at last month's annual town meeting, but the select board has yet again taken the item up for discussion. Here's some of their conversation.
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06/15/2024
Barnstable Public Schools students and community members showed their support for Alik and Hope Taylor at the School Committee meeting last week after School District Superintendent Sara Ahern recommended their dismissal following a field trip gone wrong.
06/12/2024
UPDATE!!!!!!
Route 28 has been reopened. Thank you everyone for your patience. 
🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY🚧
The Barnstable Police and Hyannis fire departments are dealing with a major gas line rupture off of Route 28 to the rear of the Cape Cod Mall. Please seek an alternate route and avoid the area if possible. National Grid is currently on scene as attempting to shut the gas service off and repair the line.
As always, thank you for your patience as we work.
06/10/2024
Ahoy, mateys! The 4th Annual Cape Cod Pirate Festival docked in Joshua Sears Memorial Field the first two weekends of June. Here's a look at some of the many swashbuckling attractions.
06/09/2024
The Yarmouth Select Board held their first meeting with newly elected members Joyce Flynn and Tracy Post to nominate board members for various committees. While most committee and liaison positions were filled unceremoniously, the DY Contract Negotiations seat garnered comment from Flynn and Post, who were both nominated. Take a look at what they had to say.
06/08/2024
Happy Pride Month, Cape Cod! The celebration kicked off in Harwich last weekend where the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club hosted their 2nd Annual 'Out on the Bay' event celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and awareness on Cape.
06/04/2024
At last week's Select Board meeting in Harwich, the discussion on approving three new members to the Golf Committee devolved into accusations and name calling between the two members of the Interview Committee (Michael MacAskil & Don Howell).
05/31/2024
Earlier this month the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust held their second Housing For All Community meeting at the Dennis Senior Center to discuss the state of housing in the Town. For those that couldn't attend, here is a full replay!
05/29/2024
As over 200 seniors from Sturgis Charter Public School prepare for graduation next week, many of them are spending their last days of school volunteering in the community. Our team visited the Cape Cod Toy Library last week where ten dedicated students were hard at work organizing and cataloging thousands of toys.
05/26/2024
Barnstable Town Councilors last week discussed a new Presiding Philosophy document. Council President Felicia Penn brought the document to the rest of the council to clarify and review, though some councilors questioned the purpose.
05/25/2024
It was an eventful week in high school sports as the regular season winds down. Notably, Barnstable's boys volleyball team celebrated hitter Hunter Parent's 1000th assist in the second set.
Barnstable Public Schools
05/23/2024
Water Main Break on Route 28!
05/22/2024
Earlier this month, we met up with Two Grannies On The Road , a public-access show based out of Plymouth. Intending to visit every town in Massachusetts, the pair came down to the Cape to check the Town of Chatham, MA off their list.
05/15/2024
The Town of Yarmouth Massachusetts Select Board Candidate Forum is tonight at 6PM at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod! Can't make it in person? Comcast subscribers can watch Live on Channel 26. Not a subscriber? We've got you covered, You can also catch the stream Live on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz6_PNyJLw0
05/15/2024
Earlier this month, Gateway Airport and Aloft Aviation hosted the 2nd annual Big Blue Conference; a two day day event where leaders in Green innovation gathered to tackle climate and energy related issues facing Cape Cod's Blue economy.
05/14/2024
Did you know that Duffy Health Center has mobile healthcare? We stopped by the Hyannis Library to talk to Duffy Health's Melissa Payne about their REACH mobile health and outreach unit.
05/13/2024
The Town of Dennis held their Annual Town Meeting last week -- at breakneck speed! Coming in at just over an hour, voters sailed through the 28 articles in the warrant. The last article, a citizen's petition to repeal the ban on recreational cannabis dispensaries, garnered the most debate.
05/12/2024
Did you see Santa Claus last weekend? Don't worry, you weren't dreaming! Dozens of Santas, elves, and Mrs. Clauses gathered at the Cape Cod Irish Village Emerald Resort in Hyannis to share Christmas tips, techniques, and ideas during the off-season. Celebrating its 20th year, we stopped by the Santa Convention to see if we could catch some holiday cheer to carry us through the summer.
05/10/2024
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Big Blue Conference last week at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport. This event offered the opportunity to hear from local leaders in green technology and innovation about work happening in our community to address the effects of climate change. We met up with Economic Development Director Katy Acheson prior to the event to get the scoop.
05/09/2024
Last month, the Harwich Community Center hosted a free Ping Pong Tournament, and our sports producer, Ryan Downs, was there to capture all the action.
05/08/2024
Over spring break, the Hyannis Public Library hosted Cape Cod's very first Comic Con. Dubbed "Cod Con," this inaugural event saw local artists, gamers, and vendors coming together to enjoy a day full of fun events.
05/07/2024
The 2024 Dennis Conservation Celebration took place last weekend to finish out April's Earth Day celebrations. Teams signed up at Johnny Kelly Park to collect trash from different locations around town in a friendly cross-village competition.
05/06/2024
The Friends of Bass River, a non-profit organization that aims to connect the community and focus on the health of Bass River, recently received a substantial federal grant to help restore abandoned cranberry bogs to their natural state. We met with Executive Director of Friends of Bass River Rick Bishop to tell us more about the project.
05/05/2024
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod hosted "Autonomous" this month: an AI art exhibition that explores the intersection of art and technology. Molly Demeulenaere, Executive Director of the Cultural Center, shared more about this unique exhibit asking the question: What is Art?
05/04/2024
It's town meeting season, Cape Cod! The Town of Yarmouth Massachusetts held their annual town meeting last week with 33 articles on the warrant. Two stand out articles were discussed: the DY school district budget and an article to change the Town Seal.
04/27/2024
The Dennis Citizens for Responsible Development, a non-profit organization that aims to honor the rich history of Dennis, held an informational session earlier this month at the Dennis Senior Center. A group of about 30 came to listen and ask questions about the group's Preserve the Charm initiative.
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Dennis Reconsiders Repealing Cannabis Ban
Dennis residents failed to repeal the town's ban on cannabis dispensaries at last month's annual town meeting, but the select board has yet again taken the item up for discussion. Here's some of their conversation.
Community Urges Administration to give Educators a Second Chance
Barnstable Public Schools students and community members showed their support for Alik and Hope Taylor at the School Committee meeting last week after School District Superintendent Sara Ahern recommended their dismissal following a field trip gone wrong.
4th Annual Cape Cod Pirate Festival
Ahoy, mateys! The 4th Annual Cape Cod Pirate Festival docked in Joshua Sears Memorial Field the first two weekends of June. Here's a look at some of the many swashbuckling attractions.
Yarmouth Select Board Reorganizes
The Yarmouth Select Board held their first meeting with newly elected members Joyce Flynn and Tracy Post to nominate board members for various committees. While most committee and liaison positions were filled unceremoniously, the DY Contract Negotiations seat garnered comment from Flynn and Post, who were both nominated. Take a look at what they had to say.
Wequassett Celebrates 2nd Annual Pride Festival
Happy Pride Month, Cape Cod! The celebration kicked off in Harwich last weekend where the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club hosted their 2nd Annual 'Out on the Bay' event celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and awareness on Cape.
Committee Appointment Discussion Gets Heated
At last week's Select Board meeting in Harwich, the discussion on approving three new members to the Golf Committee devolved into accusations and name calling between the two members of the Interview Committee (Michael MacAskil & Don Howell).
Dennis: Housing For All
Earlier this month the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust held their second Housing For All Community meeting at the Dennis Senior Center to discuss the state of housing in the Town. For those that couldn't attend, here is a full replay!
Graduating Students Give Back To Their Community
As over 200 seniors from Sturgis Charter Public School prepare for graduation next week, many of them are spending their last days of school volunteering in the community. Our team visited the Cape Cod Toy Library last week where ten dedicated students were hard at work organizing and cataloging thousands of toys.
BHS Boys Volleyball Hitter Celebrates 1000th Assist
It was an eventful week in high school sports as the regular season winds down. Notably, Barnstable's boys volleyball team celebrated hitter Hunter Parent's 1000th assist in the second set. Barnstable Public Schools
DY Dolphin Dash 2024: Running To Eliminate Student Fees
Over Mother's Day weekend, Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School hosted their annual Dolphin Dash. The 5k event aims to raise money for student athletics and marching band equipment to help ease the cost burden on students. Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
Local TV Stars Visit Chatham to Promote MA Tourism
Earlier this month, we met up with Two Grannies On The Road , a public-access show based out of Plymouth. Intending to visit every town in Massachusetts, the pair came down to the Cape to check the Town of Chatham, MA off their list.
An Inside Look At Duffy Health Center's Mobile Unit
Did you know that Duffy Health Center has mobile healthcare? We stopped by the Hyannis Library to talk to Duffy Health's Melissa Payne about their REACH mobile health and outreach unit.
Dennis Votes on Repealing Cannabis Ban
The Town of Dennis held their Annual Town Meeting last week -- at breakneck speed! Coming in at just over an hour, voters sailed through the 28 articles in the warrant. The last article, a citizen's petition to repeal the ban on recreational cannabis dispensaries, garnered the most debate.
Hyannis Hosts The 20th Annual North East Santa Gathering
Did you see Santa Claus last weekend? Don't worry, you weren't dreaming! Dozens of Santas, elves, and Mrs. Clauses gathered at the Cape Cod Irish Village Emerald Resort in Hyannis to share Christmas tips, techniques, and ideas during the off-season. Celebrating its 20th year, we stopped by the Santa Convention to see if we could catch some holiday cheer to carry us through the summer.
2nd Annual Big Blue Preview
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Big Blue Conference last week at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport. This event offered the opportunity to hear from local leaders in green technology and innovation about work happening in our community to address the effects of climate change. We met up with Economic Development Director Katy Acheson prior to the event to get the scoop.
Harwich Community Center Ping Pong Tournament
Last month, the Harwich Community Center hosted a free Ping Pong Tournament, and our sports producer, Ryan Downs, was there to capture all the action.
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