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Cape Cod Memorial Day traffic updates: Delays at the bridges?
As the Memorial Day weekend winds down, many visitors to Cape Cod start to think about heading home. That can lead to a tussle with traffic, especially around the bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. So, we're going to pitch in with traffic updates throughout Monday, and, if necessary, suggest alternative routes...
Workload is 'almost undo-able.' Call for designated harbormaster in Bourne renewed.
BUZZARDS BAY — The Bourne Shore and Harbor Committee is considering creating an independent, full-time harbormaster post within the town's Department of Natural Resources, now that a new director for the job is pending interviews. The advisory panel sent a May 20 letter to Town Administrator Marlene McCollem and...
Dozens of Massachusetts Communities Have Banned Polystyrene
Massachusetts is moving away from polystyrene food packaging, and Fairhaven is at the forefront of the movement to rid the plant of single-use plastic products. The Massachusetts Sierra Club says, "As of May 2024, within Massachusetts, 62 cities and towns across 12 counties representing over 1.3 million people (20%) have already banned some form of polystyrene."
Bourne write-in vote counts finalized. Here's who won
BOURNE — Town Clerk Barry Johnson late Wednesday afternoon announced the slew of write-in candidates that filled the Tuesday ballot, which featured six town government slots with no candidates. Overall, there were 191 write-in candidates during Tuesday balloting, with many receiving numerous votes across the spectrum of vacant terms....
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