☀️ Finally some good housing news

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In this week’s Cape Coddah:

• New 911 center plans

• Hurricane season predictions

• One biz opens, another closes

• Events and live music

  
  Let’s get to it.

THE DIGEST

Finally some good housing news 🏠

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is building two new three-bedroom homes on Red Top Road, set to be finished this fall. They're for local families, including a veteran and an educator with two kids, and a pediatric nurse with four children from Cape Cod Hospital. These houses are super eco-friendly, with solar power and heat pumps. Habitat's been doing this since the late '80s, and they're always looking for more land to keep building more homes in the future. If you're interested, you can apply by May 13th for a chance to own one of eight additional affordable homes to be built in Dennis and Wellfleet. Read the full story.

Emergency services “menage a trois” 🚑

Barnstable is set to join forces with Sandwich and Yarmouth for a new regional emergency communications center, a move expected to revolutionize emergency services on Cape Cod. The Town Council unanimously approved an intermunicipal agreement laying the groundwork for the initiative, following similar support from Sandwich.

The agreement paves the way for the towns to leverage incentive grants from the State 911 Department, which strongly advocates for regional Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The proposed Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) hopes to centralize dispatch operations, resulting in major cost savings and better emergency services. With initial grants secured and plans in motion, the towns anticipate significant benefits, including increased staffing, streamlined operations, improved response times and better public safety. Read the full story.

All the aquarium ladies 🦭

In Falmouth, near the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, stands a piece of Cape Cod history—the nation's oldest aquarium, started in 1875. Biologist Katie Dever, a Cape Cod native, leads the team at the NOAA Fisheries Woods Hole Science Aquarium, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes experience. What sets this aquarium apart is its all-women team, inspiring young girls interested in science. Every year, the team preps 8,000 pounds of fish and cares for residents like Stumpy, a diamondback terrapin turtle, and the beloved Bubba, a 24-year-old harbor seal, a favorite among visitors. The aquarium, open year-round and free to visit, relies on donations to support conservation and education efforts. Read the fully story.

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Time to buy plywood? 🌀

Cape Cod once again faces the looming threat of hurricanes. The 2024 hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University suggests a very active season, with an increased risk of major hurricanes making landfall in the continental US and the Caribbean. Cape Cod's vulnerability to hurricanes was starkly demonstrated by Hurricane Bob in 1991, which caused extensive damage, including power outages, coastal erosion, and millions of dollars in losses. The forecasted increase in named storm impacts for Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, highlights the need for vigilance as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches. Read the full story.

LOCAL BUSINESS

You drink, they drive 🍺

A new beer-centric experience is brewing on Cape Cod, promising brewski enthusiasts a memorable summer adventure. City Brew Tours - Cape Cod offers an all-inclusive journey through the Cape's top breweries and wineries, providing a safe environment for guests to indulge in the region's finest suds. Founded by Chrissy Barboza and Mark Reade, who were inspired by their own tour experience in Boston, the Cape Cod venture aims to showcase the local craft beer scene while offering food pairings from local restaurants. With over a dozen breweries and a handful of wineries and distilleries onboard, City Brew Tours promises an entertaining public and private tours of Cape Cod's vibrant beer culture. The grand opening of City Brew Tours Cape Cod is set for May 11. Read the fully story.

Bye Gina ✌️

Cape Cod bids farewell to a beloved seasonal culinary institution as Gina's by the Sea in Dennis announces its closure after 44 years. The decision, shared on social media, reflects a culmination of factors, including the departure of the chef-owner. While the future of the space remains uncertain, possibilities ranging from reopening under new ownership to exploring alternative ventures are being contemplated. Nevertheless, Gina's management extends heartfelt gratitude to patrons and friends for their support throughout the decades. Read the full story.

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CIVIL NEWS

Orleans court relocates for 2 weeks ⚖️

The Orleans District Court on Rock Harbor Road will temporarily relocate its operations to Barnstable District Court from April 15 - April 28 so contractors can repair the flood damage from heavy rainfall last August. Court proceedings will take place at Barnstable District Court, located at 3195 Main St. in Barnstable, during this period. For inquiries, the public can contact District Court staff using the Orleans court's phone number at 508-255-4700. Emergency response efforts following the flood damage last summer were coordinated by Barnstable County Facilities, the Massachusetts Trial Court, and BluSky Restoration Contractors of Carver, specializing in flood response and remediation. Read the full story.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

• Touch-a-Truck @ Whelden Memorial Library, West Barnstable (Friday)

• Seed Swap @ Brewster Ladies Library (Saturday: 11-12 PM)

• All You Can Eat Taco Bar & Lives Tunes @ Naukabout (Saturday)

• Dinner with a Veteran @ Cape Cod Beer, Barnstable (Sunday)

Live Music 🎸

• The Mojo Kings Band @ The Lanes Bowl & Bistro, Mashpee (Friday)

• Riptide @ The Loft at the Cove, West Yarmouth (Friday)

• Pepper Grinds Presents a Night of Burlesque @ The Music Room, West Yarmouth (Friday)

• Natalia Bonfini @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis (Friday)

• Nashville Night @ Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club, Centerville (Saturday)

• Riptide @ Jack Rooney’s, Harwich (Saturday)

• Dezi Garcia @ Chapins Bayside, Dennis (Saturday)

• Dirty Water Dance Band (Bob Marley Tribute) @ The Music Room, West Yarmouth (Saturday)

• Lars Borror-Chappell @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis (Saturday)

• Ana Popovic @ The Music Room, West Yarmouth (Sunday)

• Riptide @ Dino’s, Maspee (Sunday)

• Erin Deneen @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis (Sunday)

Kids on the Cape Calendar 📅 

Cape Cod Moms Calendar 📅 

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WEATHER

Friday

52 🌡️ 43 | ☁️ | 0% | 💨 ESE 17 mph

Saturday

56 🌡️ 41 | 🌧️ | 80% | 💨 SSW 12 mph

Sunday

58 🌡️ 42 | 🌤️ | 9% | 💨 WSW 10 mph

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 47ºF

LISTING OF THE WEEK

175 Cliff Road, Wellfleet, MA
Asking $1,749,000
2 🛌 
2.5 🛀
1818 square feet
9148 square feet lot

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