Frustration Grows With Coast Guard

Town Won't Move Forward With Dock

CHATHAM — Amid growing frustration over the Coast Guard's failure to restore surf-capable boats to Station Chatham, the select board voted last Tuesday to endorse a town meeting article to purchase a surf rescue vessel for the harbormaster department. The board also opted not to go forward with plans to build docking space for the Coast Guard at Old Mill Boatyard. All the details are in this week's Cape Cod Chronicle.

Finance Committee Weighs Capital Plan

Examines Cultural Center Costs

HARWICH — Selectmen received an action plan presentation last week for 204 Sisson, the town's cultural center. The finance committee has been pushing for a business plan for the building. The committee is assessing the nearly $2 million sought in the capital plan for improvements. Read more in the next edition of The Chronicle.

Wing Island Debrief Monday

Select Board To Vote On Next Steps

BREWSTER — Residents on Monday resoundingly approved all three special town meeting articles on the fate of Wing Island, including one seeking to have the land put under the jurisdiction of the conservation commission. In this week’s edition, we get the select board members’ take on the outcome of the meeting, and read about what happens next in terms of management of the island.

Tree Trimming Costs To Be Covered

If Town Meeting Article Passes

CHATHAM — Town meeting voters will be asked to set aside $200,000 to cover the cost of tree trimming on properties within the Chatham Airport approach area. The measure goes hand-in-hand with a petition article that directs the airport commission to cover the cost of the tree trimming on approximately 20 properties. Find out more in this week's edition.

School Enrollment Shifts Costs To Harwich

Longstanding Trend Continues

HARWICH — With enrollment in the Monomoy Regional School District dropping, and with Chatham’s student rolls falling faster than Harwich’s, the annual school budget assessments are putting more pressure on Harwich taxpayers. The concerns about how Harwich shares school expenses with its neighbor to the east come even after a change that had Chatham take over the cost of its own elementary school. Read more in this week’s Chronicle.

Rail Owners Tapped To Run Barley Neck Inn

Hadfields Look To Make Their Mark On Beach Road Restaurant

ORLEANS — Having made their mark at The Rail in recent years, brothers Cameron and Tyler Hadfield are ready to take on dinner across the street at the Barley Neck Inn. See what the inn's new managers have in store for the venerable eatery in this week's edition of The Chronicle.

Petition Would Ban Plastic Food Containers And Utensils

Spring Town Meeting May 1

BREWSTER — In a recently submitted petition article, Vic Roberts has proposed that Brewster ban plastic food containers and utensils. In this week’s Chronicle, learn more about this and other articles on the upcoming annual town meeting warrant. 

Pole Trouble

Resident Narrowly Escapes Fallen Utility Wires

CHATHAM — Steve Wardle knew he was in trouble when he heard the sound of a thick wire scraping along the roof of his car. He stopped, took out a flashlight and looked around: there were live wires on either side of the vehicle. He'd driven right into a spot where a pole had snapped. He was extricated from the situation unharmed, but it was the second time that an old, worn out pole had fallen, and town officials were not pleased. The select board Tuesday agreed to call in representatives from Verizon and Eversource to find out why they haven't moved faster to replace “decrepit” poles. We'll have the story in Thursday's edition.

Selectmen To Discuss Disposition Of Albro House

Topic On Monday Night's Agenda

HARWICH — The historic Albro House adjacent to town hall once served as the home of the council on aging. But some selectmen have questioned the limited use of the town-owned building. The board will discuss its disposition Monday evening. Learn more in Thursday's edition of The Chronicle.

Residents Weigh In On Town Administrator Search

Candidates Expected To Be Interviewed By End Of The Month

ORLEANS — The town manager search committee in Orleans plans to hold a public hearing Monday on the ongoing search for the town's next town administrator/manager. We’ll have an update in this week's edition of The Chronicle.

Polar Plunge Saturday At First Light Beach

Proceeds Benefit Brewster Rec Scholarship Program

BREWSTER — Take your first dip of the season with folks as zany-brave as you are in the St. Patrick’s Day Plunge at First Light Beach. The event happens March 18, but you must register by this Thursday. Click here to learn more.