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WELLFLEET – A fishing dragger grounded north of Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet sometime after 8 AM Thursday. Wellfleet Police and Fire units along Truro personnel, Cape Cod National Seashore Park Rangers and Mass Environmental Police were able to reach the scene and confirm no injuries. CWN will bring you further details as we get […] The post Developing: Fishing vessel grounds at Wellfleet beach appeared first on CapeCod.com.

ORLEANS – The Town of Orleans is offering grants to help get homeowners hooked up to town sewer. Eligible residents can receive up to $7,500 if they are under order to connect in the first phase of the project, they own and occupy the single family home year-round, and secure pre-approval with a 0% interest […] The post Orleans Offering Sewer Connection Grants appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable Town Council will discuss three draft designs, including possible housing, for the former Marstons Mills Elementary School property next week. The proposals for the 14 acre site incorporate public suggestions and include a public recreation-only plan, a plan that mixes recreation amenities with townhouse-style housing, and a plan that mixes recreation […] The post Barnstable Town Council Considering Housing at Former Elementary School appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable County Commissioners have elected their next chair. The county charter requires they reorganize its leadership annually, with the board unanimously electing Sheila Lyons as Chair and Mark Forest as Vice Chair. The county also finished its FY24 annual report highlighting financial achievements and initiatives. Officials said it has been designed with […] The post Barnstable County Commissioners Elect New Chair appeared first on CapeCod.com.

FALMOUTH FD MEDIA STATEMENT: On January 2nd, at 09:51 a.m., Falmouth Emergency Communications received a report of visible smoke and fire at the Briarwood Condominiums on Pine Valley Drive. The first-arriving firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames self-venting from a second-floor window. Fortunately, bystanders indicated that the unit was unoccupied. Due to the condominium’s challenging location behind another structure, fire crews initially fought the bulk of the fire from the exterior…

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[BARNSTABLE PD MEDIA STATEMENT] On the morning of Tuesday December 31, 2024 Barnstable Police Officers responded to the area of Tanbark Road in Marstons Mills for reports of a bullet hole in a home’s window. Approximately 30 minutes after clearing the scene, the department received a 911 call stating that there was now an individual shooting what appeared to be a rifle at tree workers on Tanbark Road. When officers arrived back on scene they made contact with 34 year old Kyle Stacey, of Marstons…

BOURNE – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s office has received reports that a person claiming to be a Sgt. John Haley with the BCSO is calling people and stating he has “confidential legal information” to discuss. Not only does a Sgt. John Haley not work at the sheriff’s office, the BCSO will NEVER call and ask […] The post Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam involving fake Sergeant appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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