PLYMOUTH — A pair of state legislators who represent Plymouth have proposed a bill that would reduce the size of the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (NDCAP) from 21 people […]
PILGRIM UPDATE
Pilgrim Water Must Go to Colorado for Testing
PLYMOUTH — The state has still not tested samples of untreated water from the spent fuel pool and other areas of the former Pilgrim nuclear plant, members of the Nuclear […]
PROGNOSTICATION
Cape Cod (Mostly) Doesn’t Love a Groundhog, Whistlepig, or Woodchuck
Phil and Ms. G, relying on intuition alone, are often divided on the forecast
On Feb. 2, all eyes are on the groundhog, that burly member of the squirrel family who is known as the predictor of whether we will have six more weeks […]
EACH TO EACH
2 Affordable Housing Developments Ask Neighbors for Money
A scramble to close funding gaps caused by rising construction costs
PROVINCETOWN — The Community Builders have been preparing to build 65 apartments on Jerome Smith Road since they won the bid to do the work in late 2021. But their […]
COUNTY POLITICS
Recall Provision for Commissioners Is Nixed Again
The commissioners won’t endorse the Assembly’s proposal
BARNSTABLE — The latest effort to add a provision to the Barnstable County charter allowing for the recall of a county commissioner has failed, after not securing the support of […]
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
OCHS Proposes New Addiction Recovery Clinic in Wellfleet
In-person therapy would be added to outpatient addiction program
WELLFLEET — The first clinic in the region to offer intensive in-person counseling to patients battling substance use disorders is currently in the works and would operate in the building […]
RESCUE
Housing Could Get $11.4M From County ARPA Pot
Addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and the ‘missing middle’
BARNSTABLE — An advisory committee established to recommend best uses of the $41.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding sent to the county says the $11.4 million remaining […]
ARPA UPDATE
$10M for Towns and $5M in Small Grants Slowly Progress
Countywide programs await Assembly approval
BARNSTABLE — The federal American Rescue Plan Act sent $41.3 million to Barnstable County. That money has now been divided into four separate pots: $12.8 million will be spent by […]
COURT REPORT
Homeowners Take Town to Court Over Pool Project
High elevation district rules led the planning board to reject a plan
PROVINCETOWN — Michael Shuster and Richard McCracken were hoping to partially clear away the vines and briars that cover the rear portion of their 16,500-square-foot lot at 99 Bayberry Avenue […]
REDEVELOPMENT
Negotiations Over Old Reliable Project Break Down
Developer will seek new permit under inclusionary bylaw
PROVINCETOWN — A proposal for a major mixed-use development on the former Old Reliable Fish House property, which was embraced by permitting boards as well as the public, is entering […]
A YEAR IN RADIOACTIVITY
No Decision on Release of Wastewater Into Cape Cod Bay
A yearlong debate ends with state agencies testing Pilgrim’s water
PLYMOUTH — Watchdogs who had tracked the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station’s faltering performance in its final years were relieved when the reactor was permanently shut down in 2019. But that […]
BRIDGES & TUNNELS
Canal Bridge Replacement Planners Invite Design Comments
Costs for a project considered ‘critical’ have ballooned and, so far, grant funding is a bust
BOURNE — For 90 years, the two arched bridges connecting the mainland to Cape Cod have served as a welcome sight to visitors heading for seaside stays and year-round residents […]
RADIOACTIVITY
EPA Threatens Holtec Officials With Fines and Imprisonment
Association to Preserve Cape Cod is exploring preemptive action
PLYMOUTH — In a letter sent to Holtec Decommissioning International, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has warned decision makers at the company they could face fines and even jail time […]
COURT REPORT
Doctor Sues Cape Cod Hospital
Cardiologist claims he was fired for blowing whistle on poor care
BARNSTABLE — A prominent cardiologist says he was fired by Cape Cod Hospital after reporting his concerns about poorly done heart surgeries and cost-saving practices that compromised patients’ health. Dr. […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Will Test Pilgrim Water for Contaminants
DPH does not want to see Holtec release wastewater into the bay
PLYMOUTH — The Mass. Dept of Public Health (DPH) and the state’s Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) will in the weeks ahead be analyzing untreated water taken from new samples […]
