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School committee shows no signs of feeling pressured to make a decision on elementary schools
IPSWICH — The strategic planning committee (SPC) has been developing a cost projection and investment model for key infrastructure improvements that include a new water treatment plant, public safety building, and the biggest expenditure of them all: new elementary schools. But the SPC’s efforts are being hamstrung by the...
Worcester Nite Life Courses Open for Registration
WORCESTER – Enrollment for Worcester Public Schools’ Nite Life Continuing Education remains open, with several courses still open for registration. The courses are held in the evening at Worcester Technical High School, at 1 Manny Familia Way, from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Dec. 21. Night Life also...
Car vs pole knocks out power in Mashpee
MASHPEE – A car struck a utility pole in Mashpee just after 4 AM Friday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Industrial Drive. The driver was treated and released at the scene. The impact knocked out power in the area until Eversource could remotely switch around the area. Line crews responded to […] The post Car vs pole knocks out power in Mashpee appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Cape beach boosts internet signal to accommodate shark warnings
The free Wi-Fi will allow beachgoers to contact 911 without leaving the coastline. Wellfleet is installing free internet access at its beaches in an effort to save lives and make life easier for beachgoers who typically lose service when they descend the dunes to reach the coastline. The effort comes...
NATRI Seeks and Supports Native Teachers
The Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) is looking for those who are interested in teaching, as well as current Native American teachers to join the program. For those interested in becoming teachers, NATRI offers direct counseling support with the college application process from start to finish. Once enrolled, NATRI provides undergraduate students with up to $3,000 per semester in financial assistance. While students are completing their program, NATRI also provides both financial and academic support in completing the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure).
WLRP Langauge Classes & Additional Resources
This fall WLRP is offering a variety of classes tailored to different levels of learners, from beginners to more advanced speakers. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to build on existing skills, there is something for everyone. Classes will not only cover language mechanics but also immerse you in the cultural context that makes our language so unique and vibrant. Please keep an eye on your inbox or the Class and Event Schedule on the WLRP website for detailed information about class schedules and registration. As a reminder, eligibility for classes is for Mashpee, Aquinnah, Assonet and Herring Pond enrolled Tribal citizens and/or members of their household (Tribal or non-Tribal).
Big Wamp Breakfast September 5th
The Senior Travel Club will be having breakfast for sale at the Community and Government Center beginning at 9:30 AM. Breakfast is $10 and includes: ham or sausage, pancakes, eggs, home fries, baked beans, muffin, toast, or blueberry buckle, juice, and coffee. Please consider purchasing to support the Senior Travel Club.
Jenaya Perry Joins Mashpee Public Schools
Tribal member and former Powwow Princess Jenaya Perry has accepted a position as a paraprofessional at MMHS. Jenaya says she is excited to be a role model for the students in the same way that her teachers were when she was in school. Jenaya is the granddaughter of tribal elder Marlene Perry, a former teacher who worked with the Mashpee Public Schools for 20 years. Congratulations Jenaya! We hope to see more Wampanoag teachers in the school system for years to come.
Homeowners Assistance Fund Applications Open
The Homeowners Assistance Fund (H.A.F) program provides tribal members with a payment of up to $2,000 to assist with mortgage payments (current or arrears), utility payments, or property taxes. This service cannot pay applicants directly. This program is on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been exhausted. Applicants can apply once every 12 months until the program ends on September 30th, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. H.A.F is open to all enrolled Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Members across the United States. The income for this program is based on 150% of median income. For a one-person household that would be a yearly income of $171,000. The application can be found on the tribal website. Please contact the Housing Department for additional information about this program.
Moving towards a preferred design for the new Lexington High School
LexObserver Columnist Gerry Yurkevicz will be providing regular updates and analysis related to the Lexington High School building project. Fall promises to be an active season for the Lexington High School Building Project (LHS). There will be numerous opportunities for residents to weigh-in with their thoughts on the estimated $600+ million project. The School Building Committee (SBC) will hold scores of meetings with community and stakeholder groups to obtain feedback on the project, which is projected to raise property taxes by 10-14%. The SBC is expected to vote on November 12 to determine the preferred design concept to be included in the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) to be submitted for approval to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
Spencer Fair returns for Labor Day weekend
SPENCER, Mass. — Nothing says fall is on its way quite like the Spencer Fair, which kicked off festivities Friday. People have been visiting the Labor Day weekend staple for more than 130 years. There's seemingly something for everyone, from the oh-so-popular demolition derby and plenty of food to ox and horse pulls, cattle, rabbit and poultry shows, hall exhibits and outdoor entertainment.
HazMat1: Cambridge becomes first NE FD to put electric fire truck into service
Built by noted upfitters Rosenbauer on an all-electric International eMV medium-duty chassis, HazMat1 incorporates a mobile command post with an onboard electronic research library that’s fully equipped to support the Cambridge Fire Hazardous Materials Task Force at hazardous materials incidents throughout the region. It’s the first such vehicle in service in New England.
'It’s not a renovation, it’s not a reimagination, it’s a new design': Big changes are coming to Pines at International
The International’s new course will still be called the Pines, but almost everything else about it will be different than the original. The new design will be about 1,200 yards shorter than the 8,325-yard layout in Bolton that once laid claim to being the world’s longest golf course. Fifteen of the 18 holes will follow different corridors. There are many waste areas with fescue. ...
Beloved Sandwich Boardwalk celebrated with grand re-opening
The Town of Sandwich held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, to celebrate the opening of the rebuilt Sandwich Boardwalk. Here, onlookers gather on the boardwalk during the ceremony, which included a ribbon cutting by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, at right in red. After years of planning and about...
News Roundup: Wind farm protest; Sandwich Boardwalk celebrated
This week: A fisherman’s boat protest sets sail for the Vineyard Wind turbine farm. The Sandwich Boardwalk gets an official opening. And silent red-robed demonstrators parade the length of the Bourne Bridge. We have those stories and more, as CAI News Director Steve Junker speaks with some of the...
Mashpee Recieves Over $1M For Santuit Pond Resilience Treatments
Mashpee has been named the recipient of nearly $1.7 million for town landing improvements to increase resilience to harmful algal blooms in Santuit Pond. In a press release dated August 1, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it is awarding $52.4 million in grants to various communities in Massachusetts to bolster climate resiliency measures. It is the most funding ever awarded through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP). One of the awardees is Mashpee, which is set to receive $1,669,956 for increasing resilience to harmful algal blooms in Santuit Pond, something both the town and the Tribe have been working toward for a number of years.
Wampanoag Experience Powwow October 5th
The Wampanoag Experience Powwow, hosted at Round the Bend Farm, will take place on October 5th beginning at 10:00 AM. The event is being organized by tribal members Toodie Coombs, Kitty Hendricks, and Annawon Weeden. This year the powwow will focus on highlighting Native skills and practices, history, food, and...
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