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Good morning Cape Cod. This is The Cape Coddah, the weekly newsletter that’s as smooth as peanut butter. Fun fact, today is National Peanut Day!

In this week’s Cape Coddah:

• Resort workers win settlement

• Meet Captain Greiner

• Events and live music

  
  Let’s get to it.

THE DIGEST

Breaking the fire chief glass ceiling 🚒

Lisa Albino is Barnstable County's first female fire chief, taking charge of Eastham's fire department after 38 years of service. Starting as a volunteer, Albino worked her way up through the ranks, inspired by the 1970s TV show "Emergency!"

Throughout her career, Albino has witnessed significant changes in both Eastham and firefighting. Key challenges include the town's growth, housing scarcity affecting recruitment, and new fire hazards like lithium-ion batteries. She's particularly concerned about occupational cancer risks for firefighters.

As chief, she'll oversee a $3.3 million budget while maintaining her commitment to 24/7 availability and mentoring aspiring female firefighters through Camp Fully Involved. Read the full story.

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Cape’s fast and generous 🏁

Mashpee Commons transformed into a racetrack last Saturday for the 23rd annual Seaside Le Mans. Over 95 drivers piloted Formula One-style karts, raising $300K for five Cape Cod nonprofits. Shepley Wood Products/Andersen Windows took the checkered flag, but the real victory was for the community.

Since 2001, the event has raised over $9.5 million for local charities. Founded by DeWitt Davenport, the race promises all proceeds go directly to beneficiaries, thanks to The Davenport Companies underwriting the costs.

U.S. Representative William Keating, serving as Grand Marshal, lauded the event for uniting the community. As engines cooled, it was clear that Seaside Le Mans remains a powerful symbol of the Cape’s generous spirit. Read the full story.

No paradise for resort workers 🍹

The road to paradise has hit a bump in Hyannis. As the Cape Codder Hotel continues a $30 million makeover into a Margaritaville Resort, its contractor, Remby Contractors LLC, has landed in hot tequila. The Virginia-based company agreed to pay over $400K for violating Massachusetts labor laws, affecting 78 workers.

Attorney General Campbell's office uncovered issues ranging from unpaid wages to employee misclassification. The settlement, including nearly $300K in worker restitution, stemmed from an unannounced site visit by the Fair Labor Division.

As Remby works to comply with state laws, this incident serves as a stark reminder that even in the business of creating vacation dreamland, workers' rights can't be left behind in the sand. Read the full story.

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Fighting fire with fire 🔥 

The Cape Cod National Seashore is rekindling its approach to fire management. Superintendent Jennifer Flynn announced plans for a controlled burn at Fort Hill this fall.

While the Seashore has long been a "full suppression" park due to its proximity to homes and private property, there's growing recognition that controlled burns can actually prevent larger, catastrophic fires. This shift comes as locals voice concerns about accumulated fuel from downed trees and overgrown fields.

David Crary Jr., former fire management officer, highlighted the Cape's history of natural fires and the potential dangers of fuel buildup. The Seashore is now rebuilding its fire service program, hiring new staff and considering alternative methods like goat grazing for vegetation control.

Flynn also emphasized the role of local communities and homeowners in wildfire prevention, urging them to create defensible spaces and follow national guidelines. Read the full story.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Ice cream, sunsets & sea tales 🛥

Captain Len Greiner, a veteran mariner with a lifetime of seafaring experience, is making waves in Harwich Port with his new harbor cruise venture, Cape Cod Harbor Cruise. His pontoon boat, the White Shark, offers a chance to experience the charm of Saquatucket Harbor from the water.

Greiner's dream of entertaining guests on the water came to life with three daily cruises during the summer months, continuing through fall until Columbus Day weekend. Whether it's the afternoon ice cream cruise, the evening harbor tour, or the romantic sunset excursion, each 90-minute journey is filled with Greiner's entertaining stories and local lore. Read the full story.

CIVIL NEWS

81-year-old charged in fatal crash 🚨

An 81-year-old Yarmouth Port man, Peter Richmond, faces criminal charges following a tragic crash on August 30th. Richmond's 2020 Cadillac Escalade struck a disabled boat trailer on North Main Street in Yarmouth, resulting in the death of 14-year-old John Hughan from Norwell.

The teen was working with his uncle on the trailer, which had a broken axle, when the tragedy occurred. Two others were seriously injured and taken to Cape Cod Hospital.

Yarmouth Police have charged Richmond with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation. He remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The police department has asked the community to keep the affected family and first responders in their thoughts during this difficult time. Read the full story.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Friday

• Sharks & Seals Walk @ Head of the Meadow Beach, Truro

• Dom Deluca Golf Classic @ Brookside Golf Course, Buzzards Bay

• Friday the 13th Improv Show @ Cape Media Center, Dennis Port

• Beyond Bohemia @ Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (4:30 - 6)

• Paint Night @ Cahoon Museum of American Art (5-7)

• Open Mic Night @ Wellfleet Library (5-6)

• Celebrate Our Waters @ Town of Orleans (Fri-Sun)

Saturday

• Bow Wow Bash Beach Party @ First Encounter Beach (12-2)

• Girlygirl Parts 5K Walk for Ovarian Cancer @ Craigville Beach (7 AM)

• East wind Gallery presents Laurel Wilson, Orleans (10-5)

• Doggie Adoption Day @ The Black Dog, Mashpee (12-4)

• CC Wildlife Festival @ Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (10-3)

• Chatham Artisan Fair @ Chatham Community Center (10-4)

• Tales for Tails @ S. Dennis Library (10:30-11:30)

• Auditions for A Christmas Carol @ The Arts Center, Harwich (1 PM)

• Discover Nauset Marsh @ Salt Pond Visitor Center (Sat & Sun)

• Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers @ Orleans Farmer’s Market

• Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Fest @ Harwich Community Center

• Autumn Craft @ Brewster Ladies Library (10:30-12:30 PM)

Sunday

• Coast Sweep @ Sandy Neck Beach (9-12 PM)

• Provincetown Arts Gala @ Schoolhouse Gallery (5 PM)

• The CC Canal 10K @ Bourne Scenic Park (7:30 AM)

• 7th Annual Ride for Homes @ Aptcucxet Trading Post Museum (7 AM)

• Community Day @ Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich (10-5)

• Sip & Sign @ CC Winery, E. Falmouth (3 PM)

Live Music 🎸

Friday

• Too Much Fun @ Capt. Al’s, Buzzards Bay (6-9 PM)

• Jody Moore Band @ The Navigator, E. Falmouth (7 PM)

• John Redden @ Bucatino, N. Falmouth (7 PM)

• Grab Brothers @ Lanes Bowl & Bistro, Mashpee (8 PM)

• Barry Hynes @ The Sand Dollar, S. Dennis (5 PM)

• Dawna Hammers @ Cotuit Center for the Arts, Falmouth (7:30 PM)

• W.W. Double D! @ Live at the Art House, P-town (Fri & Sat)

Saturday

• Bourbon Sunset @ Parish Park, Orleans (1 PM)

• The Silent Trees @ The Woodshed, Brewster (9:30 PM)

• That 80s Band @ Sundancer’s, W. Dennis (8 PM)

• Grab Brothers @ Trader Ed’s, Hyannis (4 PM)

• Riptide @ Jake Rooney’s, Harwich (8 PM)

• Rising Stars 2024 @ Cotuit Center for the Arts (7 PM)

• ARLO @ Oliver’s & Planck’s Tavern, Yarmouth (9 PM)

Sunday

• Grab Brothers @ The Loft Shack, W. Yarmouth (5 PM)

• Musicale! @ W. Falmouth Library (4 PM)

• CrabGrass @ CC MOA, Dennis (4 PM)

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WEATHER

Friday

79 🌡️ 61 | 🌤 | 💧2% | 💨 SSW 8 mph

Saturday

76 🌡️ 60 | 🌤 | 💧 0% | 💨 N 6 mph

Sunday

72 🌡️ 56 | ☀ | 💧 3% | 💨 E 8 mph

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 65ºF

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