Waterfront Workers Now Require Federal IDs

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories

FALMOUTH- At the top left-hand corner of a new identification card is where the card holder’s photograph is located. Directly underneath is the card holder’s name, and the acronym TWIC is emblazoned opposite the photo.

The Rogers Family Is Well Represented In Falmouth’s Public Safety Departments

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories

FALMOUTH- The Rogers family has served the Town of Falmouth in public safety over four generations and more than 100 years, so it may come as no surprise that another member of the family is now in the process of becoming a firefighter.

Superior Court Allows Cape Wind Lawsuit To Proceed

Posted in: Region, Front Page Stories

REGION- The Massachusetts Superior Court has cleared the way for the Town of Barnstable to pursue its lawsuit against Cape Wind Associates.

Senate President Therese Murray Reflects On 2008, Looks Ahead To 2009

Posted in: Region, Front Page Stories

REGION- “Reform before revenue.” Senate President Therese Murray has made that her motto for the upcoming 2009-2010 legislative session.

Town Explains Process For Hiring Police Chief

Posted in: Sandwich News, Front Page Stories

SANDWICH- Town Human Resources Director Marie L. Buckner spelled out this week for the Enterprise the step-by-step process by which the town hopes to find a replacement for retiring Police Chief Michael J. Miller.

New Bourne Health Center Strives To Provide Affordable Care To All

Posted in: Bourne News, Front Page Stories

BOURNE- There is a new doctor’s office in Bourne, and everyone who is without a physician is welcome.

Tribal Chairman Blames Politics, Media For ‘Hurtful Circumstances’

Posted in: Mashpee News, Front Page Stories

MASHPEE- The first message from Chairman Shawn W. Hendricks Sr. to members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe following the announcement last week of a guilty plea signed by Mr. Hendricks’s predecessor blames tribe members resorting to political games and local media for the tribal council’s current issues.

Town Hall Will Close Friday As Cost-Saving Measure

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories

FALMOUTH- In an effort to cut expenses in the wake of one of the worst recessions in years, Falmouth Town Hall will be closed on Friday, the day after Christmas.

Police Place Reverse 911 Call In Effort To Find Missing Girl

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories

FALMOUTH- Falmouth Police Department opted to use a new reverse 911 system again this past weekend when a 15-year-old who lives at an adolescent care facility went missing. A total of 1,500 people in Falmouth received the call. The child was found a short time later and people received a second call to let them know the child was safe.

Financial Difficulty A Slip And A Fall Away

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories

FALMOUTH- The young woman, “Jennifer,” has a full-time job as a certified nursing assistant. Last fall, however, she slipped on leaves in her back yard as she tried to corral the family dog. She hurt her back, and her recovery took longer than she had anticipated, depleting her sick time.

Cape Eyes Economic Stimulus Plan For Wastewater Projects

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REGION- As the possibility of new economic stimulus packages emphasizing public infrastructure improvements comes under discussion in Washington, DC, local wastewater planning officials are hoping their projects might fit in.

Tim Madden Responds To Critics About Endorsement And Liaisons

Posted in: Front Page Stories, Region

REGION- He is not even in office yet, and already Timothy R. Madden of Nantucket is dealing with a couple of minor controversies.

Stink Raised Over Landfill Odor

Posted in: Bourne News, Front Page Stories

BOURNE- Officials say they are doing everything they can; residents are encouraged to report smells.

Detailed Department Budget Comparisons Difficult: ‘An Impossible Task’

Posted in: Mashpee News, Front Page Stories

MASHPEE- Town Manager Joyce M. Mason told the Mashpee Board of Selectmen Monday that she would not be able to oblige a request by Selectman Don D. Myers for a detailed breakdown of how much it costs to run each town department.

Economic, Master Plans Headed To Vote

Posted in: Sandwich News, Front Page Stories

SANDWICH- The town’s Local Comprehensive Plan and draft legislation that would establish an Economic Incentive Corporation are ready to be presented to voters at the next Town Meeting.

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