Bourne schedules hearing on transfer-station relocation
The November 17 hearing concerns a proposed facility at 325 MacArthur Boulevard.
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Nantucket’s Festival of Trees opens December 4
The Whaling Museum exhibition follows a separately ticketed preview on December 3.
Nantucket · 1 Min Read
Brewster schedules holiday cornmeal grind for November 14
Visitors can watch the mill work and buy fresh cornmeal.
Brewster · 1 Min Read
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All Coverage →Orleans hosts free diabetes screening November 13
Registration is required for the county nurses’ presentation and screening at the senior center.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Falmouth Human Services adds community food shelf
A new shelf offers food and pantry items at the department’s office.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Chatham schedules partial recycling-area opening
Construction continues beyond the November 12 opening.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Yarmouth chamber leads $58,080 regional training initiative
Eleven Cape chambers will take part in a two-year program for their leaders and staff.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
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Harwich landscape course sets December 16 registration deadline
Cape Cod Tech’s Community School lists a January start and a $4,350 course price.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Mashpee library collects Fill the Van donations through November 19
The drive seeks food, household essentials, baby supplies and pet items.
Mashpee · 1 Min Read
County invites residents to 2026 health-equity survey
The statewide survey gathers experiences and priorities to inform community programs and resources.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Wellfleet alerts mariners to harbormaster vacancy
The town’s November 8 notice sets out precautions and emergency contacts.
Wellfleet · 1 Min Read
Bourne stone-fabrication proposal returns for hearing
The November 10 session concerns proposed reuse of 340 MacArthur Boulevard.
Bourne · 1 Min Read
Barnstable lists $4.93 million school-roof proposal
The council report proposes a November 19 hearing on the funding request.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Falmouth asks parade entrants to return forms by November 20
The 63rd Christmas parade is scheduled for December 6 at noon.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Island Community Chorus sets December concerts in Edgartown
Old Whaling Church will host evening and afternoon performances.
Edgartown · 1 Min Read
Small Wonders takes art submissions November 16
The South Yarmouth holiday exhibition has size, fee and sales requirements.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
Eastham closes Cape Cod Bay waters to shellfishing
The November 8 notice distinguishes the bay closure from three open areas.
Eastham · 1 Min Read
Dennis museum opens Wrap It Up holiday art show
The November 12 opening reception is free and open to the public.
Dennis · 1 Min Read
Chatham receives two fire-education grants
FY2027 awards support the SAFE and Senior SAFE programs.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Orleans retirees have until November 30 to change health plans
The town’s enrollment notice explains forms and January deduction timing.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Provincetown archives November 9 parking-fee hearing notice
The archived notice lists proposed rates; it does not report a vote.
Provincetown · 1 Min Read
Bourne pipeline hearing continues November 12
The proposal would relocate gas infrastructure for the canal bridge replacements.
Bourne · 1 Min Read
Edgartown sets Christmas weekend for December 10–13
Lighthouse lighting and a Main Street parade anchor the island celebration.
Edgartown · 1 Min Read
Truro opens Pamet Harbor oyster season November 15
The town announces Sunday harvesting through April 25, 2027.
Truro · 1 Min Read
WHOI Sea Grant plans 30 Cape water-level sensors
Tide Together would place two sensors in each Cape town.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Orleans plans Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park
The November 11 observance includes a temporary Route 28 closure.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Eastham Turnip Festival returns November 21
Library activities and Chapel in the Pines music are on the program.
Eastham · 1 Min Read
Harwich represented in fire-academy graduating class
The November 6 career class also included Yarmouth firefighters.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Chatham advances parking and shuttle proposals
Two November 3 votes direct staff to prepare separate service requests.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Brewster Town Meeting moves to a 5 p.m. start
The November 16 warrant includes rental-program and water-main funding.
Brewster · 1 Min Read
County backs two Bourne canal rail crossings
A November 4 decision advances shared-use connections planned for the bridge project.
Bourne · 1 Min Read
Chatham plans intermittent runway closures from November 30
Tree work and navigation-light upgrades will affect runway access.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe updates hazard plan
The November report describes an adopted update still moving through federal coordination.
Mashpee · 1 Min Read
Sandwich celebrates restored Town Hall on November 12
The community ceremony follows window, roof and portico repairs.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Falmouth archives mail-ballot count notice; results remain unofficial
The November 9 count announcement is archived; the results notice still awaits certification.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Yarmouth posts Route 28 detours for November 9 week
Standish Way access is expected to switch sides during the workweek.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
Brewster posts temporary library contact
A domain problem has disrupted the library website and regular email.
Brewster · 1 Min Read
Nantucket wreath festival moves to Macy Warehouse
The 2026 display runs November 24–December 5 at Straight Wharf.
Nantucket · 1 Min Read
OneCape registration closes for Harwich summit
The November 16 gathering is full; organizers plan to share session recordings.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Barnstable invites applications for January civic academy
The free program starts January 12 and is open to town residents and workers.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
JPII girls advance to Granby after 3–2 win
MIAA lists the Round of 16 match for November 11 at 2 p.m. at Granby High School.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Why JPII Is No. 16 With Three Wins
The Lions’ final rating shows how opponent strength changed their postseason position.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
JPII’s Three Wins and the Season Behind Them
Two shutouts against Monomoy stand out in the Lions’ regular-season results.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Sandwich girls beat Blackstone-Millville 9–1
West Bridgewater is next on November 12 at 4 p.m. at DeConto Stadium.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Mashpee Falls 4–3 to Blackstone-Millville
The Falcons lost their Division 4 preliminary after a seven-win October.
Mashpee · 1 Min Read
Sturgis West girls fall to Sutton 8–1
The November 9 defeat follows West’s preliminary win on penalties.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Barnstable beats Minnechaug 21–6, advances to Milford
MIAA lists Milford on November 12; Barnstable’s schedule says November 13. Both give 6 p.m.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Cape Cod Tech survives Bartlett playoff test
A 28–26 win sends the Harwich team into the quarterfinals.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Lynnfield ends Dennis-Yarmouth’s state football run
The Dolphins fell 28–13 after entering the draw at 7–1.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
Falmouth boys beat Greater Lowell Tech 2–1
The Clippers advance to the Division 3 Round of 16.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Monomoy boys beat Sturgis West 5–0
Rockland is next on November 11; the bracket and school list different fields.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Barnstable volleyball advances past Silver Lake
A four-set victory sets up a November 11 Norwood match.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Upper Cape Tech volleyball sweeps into Round of 16
The Bourne team beat Pioneer Valley Regional in three sets.
Bourne · 2 Min Read
Sandwich field hockey beats Tantasqua 7–0
The top seed advances to a November 10 home game against Scituate.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Dennis-Yarmouth field hockey moves on to Northbridge
The defending Division 4 champion opened with an 8–0 win.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
Provincetown sets November 18 housing forum
Residents can review preliminary designs and funding estimates for two town-owned sites.
Provincetown · 1 Min Read
Truro announces Cloverleaf application dates
Applications open November 12; the income-restricted lottery closes January 11.
Truro · 1 Min Read
Felix Neck plans free November 27 fall festival
The Edgartown sanctuary’s Thanksgiving-weekend program includes wildlife activities, music and hayrides.
Edgartown · 1 Min Read
Wellfleet seeks housing input for Maurice’s property
A new survey asks about housing needs and work space as the town plans the campground site.
Wellfleet · 1 Min Read
Orleans warrant proposes two backup generators
November 16 voters will consider separate funding proposals for the senior center and water facilities.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Nauset boys face Weston; girls fall to Cardinal Spellman
The boys play November 10; Cardinal Spellman beat the girls 3–0.
Eastham · 1 Min Read
Hyannis lifts mandatory outdoor watering restrictions
A November 5 town notice confirms the change for Hyannis Water System customers.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Nantucket rental lottery sets December 21 deadline
Eight income-restricted apartments on Sparks Avenue are included; a November 30 Zoom session explains the process.
Nantucket · 1 Min Read
Bourne library schedules film and director Q&A
Six Locked Doors will screen November 14, followed by a conversation with Zachary Graves-Miller.
Bourne · 1 Min Read
Dukes County seeks applicants for two boards
The county’s November 4 call sets a November 30 application deadline.
Edgartown · 1 Min Read
Nantucket sets November 14 appliance recycling
Refrigerator pickups require booking by November 12; dehumidifiers have a separate drop-off window.
Nantucket · 1 Min Read
Nobska food benefit returns to North Falmouth November 8
The North Falmouth tasting and silent auction supports Friends of Nobska Light.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Dennis sewer schedule limits Trotting Park Road access
The town’s look-ahead separates this week’s intersection closure from later November work.
Dennis · 1 Min Read
Cape SHINE appointments are full for open enrollment
The county directs residents to Medicare’s telephone help and its own preparation tools.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Gardens Aglow posts 2026 dates and ticket terms
Heritage’s holiday display starts November 27 on selected nights; advance and day-of prices differ.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Chatham Town Talk will explain local taxation aid
The November 12 library program covers contributions to the aid fund and requests for assistance.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Wellfleet Bay hosts November 7 sea turtle open house
The indoor program has separate admission and extra-fee tour arrangements.
Wellfleet · 1 Min Read
Nantucket’s Oysterra workshop pairs clay with marine science
The free November 6 session at NISDA requires advance registration.
Nantucket · 1 Min Read
Mashpee football faces Northbridge in November 6 playoff
The official Division 7 bracket lists a 6 p.m. away game at Northbridge Middle School.
Mashpee · 1 Min Read
Orleans firefighters receive county roof-ventilation training
An October 30 county report describes practical instruction delivered to the town’s fire department.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Brewster schedules fire-flow tests for November 4–6
Twenty locations are scheduled for testing; the town explains how to report persistent water discoloration.
Brewster · 1 Min Read
Falmouth closes shellfishing after heavy rainfall
The November 7 closure covers all Falmouth waters until further notice; only scallop harvesting is allowed.
Falmouth · 1 Min Read
Oak Bluffs hosts municipal retiree benefits fair November 5
The Town Hall event is for retired municipal employees who had CCMHG health coverage.
Oak Bluffs · 1 Min Read
Cape Symphony brings Bernstein and Latin American works to Hyannis
November 14–15 performances pair West Side Story music with works by Tania León and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Bourne condo lottery offers nine Cape Crossings homes
Applications close December 22; an online session explains eligibility and the ownership restrictions.
Bourne · 1 Min Read
Sandwich museum opens holiday glass display November 13
An evening reception also introduces Moby Dick and experimental glass-image exhibitions.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Chatham community survey closes November 15
Year-round and seasonal residents can comment on town services and future priorities.
Chatham · 1 Min Read
Harwich and Chatham review Monomoy’s school-cost formula
An October update describes the study’s objectives, with another meeting scheduled for December 3.
Harwich · 1 Min Read
Yarmouth posts 53.72 percent unofficial election turnout
The November 3 return lists 12,448 voters; the town labels the figures unofficial.
Yarmouth · 1 Min Read
Dennis plans November 7–12 Field of Honor display
The organizer lists 400 flags and free public access at Johnny Kelley Park.
Dennis · 1 Min Read
Orleans seeks FY28 budget priorities at November 4 hearing
Residents can speak before spending plans are drafted; the hearing starts at 5:30 p.m.
Orleans · 1 Min Read
Wellfleet raises ADU loan ceiling to $50,000
The housing program pairs a larger loan limit with a ten-year rental commitment and a November workshop.
Wellfleet · 2 Min Read
Truro wins $515,173 for Walsh wastewater planning
Two state awards support studies, design and permitting ahead of development at the Walsh property.
Truro · 1 Min Read
Sandwich historic district election fills two seats on November 24
District residents can seek nomination papers now; absentee ballots are listed for November 12–23.
Sandwich · 1 Min Read
Mashpee lists November night work on Great Neck Road North
The three-week wastewater schedule includes a November 3 voting-day adjustment and separate Cotuit Road restrictions.
Mashpee · 1 Min Read
Falmouth Jingle Jog registration lists December 5 races
The kids’ GhELF run starts at 3 p.m.; separate bib-pickup locations serve children and 5K runners.
Falmouth · 2 Min Read
Holly Dolly Follies opens Provincetown’s December festival
The December 4 Town Hall show has a 16-plus recommendation and its own ticket and refund terms.
Provincetown · 1 Min Read
Vineyard museum opens family exhibition about Grey’s Raid
Fleeced! runs through May 9, 2027, with play-based history and archival material for older visitors.
Tisbury · 1 Min Read
Courthouse restoration exposes Barnstable’s historic pine columns
The county’s October 30 update explains the wooden features behind a stone-like courthouse exterior.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Twenty AmeriCorps members begin Cape Cod’s Year 28
The new cohort will work with 34 partner organizations through August 2027.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Yarmouth waives temporary-sign time limit in wastewater corridor
The Select Board’s October 27 decision covers the construction zone from Forest Road to the Barnstable town line through June 1, 2027.
Yarmouth · 2 Min Read
Dennis reports $115,829 grant supporting Port Side Community Park
The state grant supports transportation work on town land associated with the new park at 187 Upper County Road in Dennis Port.
Dennis · 2 Min Read
Brewster museum schedules Wôpanâak language talk for November 7
The one-hour program with the language project’s co-founder is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the museum on Route 6A.
Brewster · 2 Min Read
Harwich firehouse apartment lottery closes November 20
Housing Assistance lists three apartments at 203 Bank Street for $1,889 a month, excluding utilities, with applications due November 20.
Harwich · 2 Min Read
Chatham seeks open-space comments at November 5 session
The town is asking residents to help refine a ten-year action plan covering recreation, conservation and access to public spaces.
Chatham · 2 Min Read
Provincetown Food & Wine Festival returns November 5–8
The festival’s November 7 Grand Tasting is at Town Hall. Check individual reservations before building a weekend around the wider program.
Provincetown · 2 Min Read
Eastham transfer station closes November 11 and reopens November 14
Eastham’s Veterans Day closure removes the usual Wednesday visit. Plan around the holiday notice and the station’s regular Thursday–Friday closure.
Eastham · 2 Min Read
Wellfleet Harbor conference moves to Nauset High School on November 14
The free conference brings harbor research to Eastham, with doors at 8:45 a.m., talks from 9:15 a.m. and advance registration encouraged.
Wellfleet · 2 Min Read
Truro schedules Corn Hill parking-lot paving for November 2–3
The town’s paving notice does not promise a November 4 reopening. Check its alerts before using the Corn Hill Beach parking lot.
Truro · 2 Min Read
Nantucket sets December 4–6 for its 2026 Christmas Stroll
The Chamber confirms Stroll weekend, Saturday’s marketplace and a partial downtown parking closure. Use the 2026 notices when planning the trip.
Nantucket · 2 Min Read
After Halloween on Cape Cod: Where Pumpkins, Lights and Decorations Actually Go
Separate food scraps, reusable decorations, light strands and mixed-material props before choosing a town-specific Cape Cod disposal route.
Cape Cod · 6 Min Read
Planning Next Halloween on Cape Cod: Start With Official Notices, Ferry Space and Parking
Build a future Cape Cod Halloween around a verified event notice, the correct ferry operator and a parking plan that can survive a busy weekend.
Cape Cod · 7 Min Read
Chatham paving starts November 2; library walking access stays open
Chatham plans paving on Library Lane and Chatham Bars Avenue November 2–4, with local traffic and pedestrian access to Eldredge Public Library maintained.
Chatham · 2 Min Read
Orleans sets November 23 deadline for community preservation proposals
Orleans accepts FY28 Community Preservation Act proposals through November 23. Residents and nonprofits can apply; Town Meeting decides final funding.
Orleans · 2 Min Read
Eastham flags January 1 water-connection fee for property owners
Eastham says a $1,000 fee starts January 1, 2027, for new public-water services. Its notice urges earlier applications; confirm property details with the town.
Eastham · 2 Min Read
Brewster cancels two November Oyster Sundays
Brewster cancels November 8 and 15 oyster harvests; the next session is planned for November 22.
Brewster · 1 Min Read
Provincetown selects Othaine Rance as first full-time fire chief
Provincetown confirmed Othaine Rance’s selection on October 26. The town says the first full-time fire chief appointment remains subject to contract negotiations.
Provincetown · 2 Min Read
Bourne pole hearings: written comments due November 5
The November 10 hearing covers utility work on several streets. Written comments are due at noon November 5, and the posted street lists need a careful check.
Bourne · 2 Min Read
Sandwich seeks five paid liaisons for local resilience planning
Five paid liaison roles will bring residents’ priorities into Sandwich’s climate-resilience planning.
Sandwich · 2 Min Read
Falmouth posts November 2 detours for Teaticket Highway and Brick Kiln Road
Weekday sewer-work restrictions run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the town gives separate instructions for local access.
Falmouth · 2 Min Read
Mashpee plans two closure periods for Attaquin Park stormwater work
An autumn closure of up to six weeks is weather-dependent. The town will announce a reopening date.
Mashpee · 2 Min Read
Yarmouth puts rental rules and ADUs on the November 16 warrant
Four related housing articles are on the Special Town Meeting warrant, including a new rental bylaw, transition provisions and an ADU update.
Yarmouth · 2 Min Read
New bridges, two-way Main Street: Cape Cod’s road ahead
The history, costs and timelines behind the Sagamore Bridge replacement and Hyannis Main Street’s return to two-way traffic—and what changes first.
Cape Cod · 11 Min Read
Osterville sewer work: town moves earliest Bumps River Road start to November 9
Barnstable’s newer notice moves the earliest start to November 9, with weekday closures between Osterville-West Barnstable Road and Pond Street.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Barnstable County 4-H open house welcomes families on November 13
The free evening in Barnstable includes rocket activities and a chance to meet local clubs. A caregiver must stay with participating children.
Barnstable · 1 Min Read
Food rescue grant targets transport and storage on Cape Cod
Barnstable County announces $248,084 for food-rescue equipment and coordination. Here is where residents and potential donors can find help now.
Barnstable · 2 Min Read
Hyannis roadwork: what to expect October 26–30
Town notices outline downtown lane restrictions and a separate Mary Dunn Road paving project beginning Monday, October 26.
Barnstable · 2 Min Read
Barnstable metro payrolls fall from August, rise from a year ago
Barnstable Town metro payrolls were estimated at 103,400 in September. The preliminary, unadjusted figures need a different reading from unemployment rates.
Cape Cod · 2 Min Read
Football and soccer: the next tournament dates to watch
MIAA lists football brackets for November 1 and soccer brackets for November 5. Here is how to plan around the two release schedules.
Cape & Islands · 2 Min Read
Cape Arts Weekend: October 23–25, 2026
Archive: the October 23–25 arts weekend dates have passed. This briefing preserves the schedules published for Highfield and Cape Rep.
Cape Cod · 3 Min Read
Vineyard Ferry Timetable Changes October 23: Check Your Return Trip
The Steamship Authority’s next Woods Hole–Vineyard Haven timetable starts Friday. Check both travel dates and the island terminal before making connections.
Martha’s Vineyard · 2 Min Read
Sagamore Bridge: Where The Replacement Project Stands
A dated project briefing on the September funding announcement, design-build procurement, and foundation testing near the canal.
Bourne · 2 Min Read
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