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HYANNIS – A traffic crash at North Street and Bassett Lane shutdown the intersection for a time. The collision happened about 2:15 PM Tuesday. Rescuers evaluated two people at the scene. Barnstable Police directed traffic around the scene and were investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash closes Hyannis intersection appeared first on CapeCod.com.

HYANNIS – A federal judge has set a hearing on January 16th for a lawsuit filed over the Trump Administration’s pause on wind energy projects. A Virginia offshore wind project, Dominion Energy, asked a federal judge to block an order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, including Vineyard Wind in Massachusetts, […] The post January hearing has been set for lawsuit challenging pause on wind energy projects appeared first on CapeCod.com.

HARWICH – Electric bike safety has come into focus in Massachusetts after several deadly and dangerous crashes, including on Cape Cod. A 13-year-old boy was killed in a collision with a car in Stoneham which happened in November. Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano called the crash a tragedy, and said that elected officials could be […] The post Safety improvements advocated after e-bike incidents on Cape, Boston area appeared first on CapeCod.com.

WEST YARMOUTH – The Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors is supporting State Representative David Vieira’s proposal on refundable septic tax credits. The proposal amends the existing Title 5 tax credit law from a nonrefundable to a refundable credit, ensuring that every resident on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket receives the full $18,000 […] The post Cape and Islands realtor association supports legislation to change septic tax credits appeared first on CapeCod.com.

FALMOUTH – Progress is being made on a new police station in Falmouth. Town meeting in November approved about $5 million for planning and permitting of a new station at 100 Brick Kiln Road. Falmouth officials have been pushing for a new police station for years, calling the current building antiquated, undersized and posing safety […] The post Former drive-in theater picked for new Falmouth police station appeared first on CapeCod.com.

SOUTH YARMOUTH – Habitat for Humanity has announced the appointment of Daniel Allen as its new Director of Construction, effective at the start of the New Year.  A Yarmouth resident and Cape native, Allen brings years of experience in single-family residential construction to the role, which will include overseeing all construction operations in the area.  As the region grapples with a tight housing […] The post Habitat for Humanity announces…

MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A driver was arrested for allegedly operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash on Route 149 near Chesley Road late Monday evening. Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to the scene shortly before 11:00 p.m. on December 29, 2025. Upon arrival, responders discovered a sedan with significant front-end damage that had veered off the roadway and collided with a utility pole. The driver, who remained at the…

BARNSTABLE – Two people were injured after a traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in the median on Route 6. The crash happened shortly after 5 PM west bound between Willow Street and Route 132. One person was reportedly ejected from the car. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a […] The post Two people taken to Cape Cod Hospital after rollover crash on Route 6 in Barnstable appeared first on CapeCod.com.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1239 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, and […] The post Wind Advisory from 7 PM Monday through 1 AM Wednesday appeared first on CapeCod.com.

WOODS HOLE – Firefighters responded to a large diesel fuel spill at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) building at 166 Water Street about 7:50 AM Monday. According to reports, about 100 gallons spilled while a generator was being refueled. Absorbent was placed down but crews had to deal with an unknown quantity that […] The post Firefighters tend to large fuel spill in Woods Hole appeared first on CapeCod.com.