☀️ A wing and a flamingo

Good morning Cape Cod and Happy Friday. This is The Cape Coddah, where we pound the beaches from Sandwich to Provincetown looking for news so you don’t have to.

In this week’s Cape Coddah:

• Homelessness on the Cape

• Missing teen found safe

• Events and live music

  
  Let’s get to it.

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THE DIGEST

AA “wings it” to Cape Cod 🛩️

On Wednesday afternoon an inaugural American Airlines flight from LaGuardia touched down at Cape Cod Gateway Airport, kicking off seasonal service through the summah. The 27 travelers were greeted with a water cannon salute and a ceremony attended by airport staff.

Airport manager Katie Servis emphasized the new service's importance, providing Cape residents with simpler travel options to New York and Washington, D.C. Two daily flights will connect Hyannis to LaGuardia and Reagan National.

The airport also hosts JetBlue's seasonal flights to JFK. Despite past scrutiny over a $22 million runway extension, the new routes enhance connectivity and hope to establish Cape Cod as a global destination. Read the full story.

Flamingo Frenzy 🦩

The Cape Cod birding community is giddy after a rare American flamingo was spotted at Chapin Beach in Dennis on Sunday. Confirmed by Mark Faherty from the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, this could be the first wild flamingo sighting in Massachusetts if verified.

The flamingo likely traveled from Long Island, where it was seen around the same time. Typically found in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys, these long legged birds sometimes appear far from their usual homes, especially after storms like Hurricane Idalia in 2023. Cape birders are eager to catch a glimpse of this rare visitor. According to Faherty, the sighting has created quite a buzz. Read the full story.

Homelessness on the Cape 🛏️

The Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness has released the latest numbers from their Annual Point in Time (PIT) Count, conducted on January 23rd. This HUD-mandated count provides a snapshot of homelessness in the area.

Key Findings:

• Total Homeless: 568 individuals, up by 141 from last year.

• Emergency Assistance Shelters: Increased by 34 families and 125 individuals.

• Unsheltered Individuals: Rose from 32 to 76, partly due to warmer weather on the night of the count.

• Sheltered Individuals: Decreased from 120 to 97, since hotel access depends on colder temperatures (below 32°).

Joseph Pacheco, Barnstable County’s Human Services Director, emphasizes that the PIT Count is crucial for planning and resource allocation. It highlights trends and demographic data, helping to shape effective solutions. Read the full story.

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Baby Bonanza in Hyannis 🍼

The Cape and Islands United Way's - Women United Community Baby Shower provided essential baby swag to over 80 families in Hyannis back on May 19th. This event, part of a series of showers celebrated and supported nearly 150 families struggling in the current economy. The baby blessings were the result of extensive community collaboration involving more than 30 organizations, donors, and sponsors. Families received diapers, car seats, clothing, and other essentials. The event highlighted the importance of community support, leaving both recipients and volunteers feeling inspired and grateful for the collective effort to help new parents and their babies. Read the full story.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Best Dining on Cape Cod 2024 🍤 🍝

A Cape Cod resident with over 20 years of experience in the local dining scene has updated their list of top restaurants for 2024 on Reddit. The recommendations reflect a seasoned palate influenced by dining at Michelin Star establishments worldwide.

Top Picks for 2024:

1. Ceraldi (Wellfleet) $$$$

2. Water Street Kitchen (Woods Hole) $$$

3. Twenty Eight Atlantic (Harwich) $$$$ - Kid Friendly

4. The Pheasant (Dennis) $$$ - Kid Friendly

5. La Tacodilla (Dennis) $ - Kid Friendly

6. Ten Yen (Orleans) $$$

Each restaurant is praised for providing memorable meals, making them worth the drive from anywhere on the Cape. From the high-end Ceraldi to the budget-friendly La Tacodilla, there's something for every taste and budget. Read the full post. 

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CIVIL NEWS

Missing Teen Found Safe 🔎

A missing Massachusetts teenager, Aliyah Konton, has been found safe in Barnstable after an assault at her Cape Cod school. Mashpee Police Chief Scott Carline confirmed her safe return and announced charges against a 13-year-old girl involved in the assault. The incident at Mashpee High School, filmed and posted on Snapchat, led to a police investigation in collaboration with the school superintendent and the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office. The investigation continues to identify potential accomplices. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Mashpee Police Department Detective Bureau. Read the full story.

PET OF THE WEEK

👋 Meet: Sasha
🐾 Domestic Shorthair Mix
🎂 1 Years Old
♀︎ Female
Available to adopt at MSCPA-Cape Cod

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Friday

• Author Talk: Cape Cod Secrets @ Sturgis Library, Barnstable

• Lego Club @ Centerville Public Library, Centerville

• Author Talk: Sarah Blakley-Cartwright @ Wellfleet Library

• Tick, Tick..Boom @ The Cape Playhouse, Dennis (also Saturday)

• Sip & Shop Summer Kickoff @ Hyannis Main Street, Hyannis

• Spring Fling Outdoor Party @ Everleigh, Hyannis

• First Friday 2024 @ Downtown Orleans, Orleans

Saturday

• Strawberry Festival @ Swift Memorial Church, Sagamore Beach

• Against the Tide 2024 @ DCR's Nickerson State Park, Brewster

• Beer & Bones @ Harwich Community Center, Harwich

• Rosé Fest @ Cape Cod Winery, East Falmouth

• Coastal Resilience Fair @ Naukabout Brewery Beer Garden, Mashpee

• A Rosé Affair @ Wequassett Resort, Harwich

• 52nd Annual Auto Show @ Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich

• Rosé Launch & Clambake @ Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham

Sunday

• Annual B-Day Party @ The Children’s Center, Harwich Port

• Falmouth Classic Car Club Cruise-in @ Marine Park, Falmouth

• Pride Pawty @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis

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Live Music 🎸

Friday

• Bart Weisman Music @ Tomatoes Italian Grille, Sandwich

• Sea Songs w/ Ana Glig & Vira Slywotzky @ CCCC, S. Yamouth

• Jake Bautista @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis

• Runaway Band @ The Lanes Bowl & Bistro, Mashpee

Saturday

• Latin Dance Party w/ Alex Torres @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis

• Jo Dee Messina @ Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis

• Bart Weisman Music @ The Vine Italian Restaurant, Falmouth

• Live Acts @ The Sand Dollar, South Dennis

• Marimba Cabaret @ Cape Symphony, Falmouth Campus

• West African Dance and Drum Rhythms w/ Kotoko Brass @ Cultural Center of Cape Cod, S. Yarmouth

• Thee Midnight Society @ Pilot House, Sandwich

• Redneck Castaway Band @ The Music Room, West Yarmouth

Sunday

• Bart Weisman Music @ The West End, Hyannis

• Sandy Ridge Boys @ Highfield Hall, Falmouth

• Chris Ross @ The Sand Dollar, South Dennis

• Brenden Okeefe @ Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis

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WEATHER

Friday

73 🌡️ 62 | 🌦️ | 40% | 💨 ENE 7 mph

Saturday

77 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 25% | 💨 W 13 mph

Sunday

75 🌡️ 60 | 🌤️ ⚡️ | 80% | 💨 SW 15 mph

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 61ºF

LISTING OF THE WEEK

354 Mariner Circle, Cotuit, MA
Asking $679,000
3 🛌 
2.5 🛀
1,924 square feet
0.53 acre lot

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