Nauset committee hears push for regionalization Sep 22, 2009
Each of the four member towns Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet maintains its own elementary school, but transportation is arranged by the Nauset region s central office, which provides other services as well. Nauset Regional Middle School, in Orleans, has 563 students in grades 6 through 8, while Nauset Regional High School in Eastham has about 1,000 students this year in grades 9 through 12 ... The idea of fully regionalizing the district has been proposed in the past and was extremely... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Nauset addresses Obama-speech fallout Sep 19, 2009
Eastham Elementary School Principal Susan Helman said she had received the materials, but would not have acted on them without the superintendent s input. As an experienced principal, I waited until I had talked to the superintendent, she said. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Sampler for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2009
A chicken pie supper and sale was also featured Mrs. Arthur Forbush and daughter, Miss Gladys Forbush, of Ellis Avenue, enjoyed a vacation at Eastham on Cape Cod John Callahan Jr. and James White Jr. visited friends on Plum Island Miss Beatrice Alaire, employed at the Dennison factory, was spending a vacation at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Eloie Morin Sr. of Prospect Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Miss Cecile Dupre of Paris Street, who worked at... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Putt Now - Pay Later at Captains Sep 6, 2009
Brewster draws from Orleans and Eastham, which lack a course, and Chatham has only a nine-hole public links. The $2,000 fee put a premium on Captains memberships. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Nauset teachers, staff gather for pre-opening talk Sep 5, 2009
Nearly 500 teachers and staff members from the district s seven schools the regional high school and middle school, and elementary schools in the four member towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet crowded into the auditorium of the middle school in Orleans to hear Hoffmann s thoughts on education and the new school year that begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. What is your passion. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Lack of resources a big challenge for Wild Care Sep 2, 2009
The dog days of August may be a time for lazing in the hammock or baking on the beach but they ve ushered in dire times for Wild Care in Eastham ... On Sept. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. all the profits at Arnold s Lobster and Clam Bar in Eastham, including the mini-golf course, will go to Wild Care. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Girl, 7, swept away by storm in Maine dies Aug 24, 2009
Beaches in Nantucket and Martha s Vineyard were closed yesterday, as were some beaches in Eastham and other outer Cape communities. The state also closed Nahant Beach, Nantasket Beach, Salisbury Beach, and Horseneck Beach in Westport for a second straight day. (Boston Globe)
Transportation costs a new hurdle for Nauset Aug 22, 2009
The only way to save money is going to be to eliminate the three-tier bus system, said Ed Brookshire of Eastham, noting buses essentially travel the same routes six times a day ... The subcommittee, chaired by Dion Dugan of Brewster, with members Jon Porteus of Wellfleet and Sarah Blackwell of Eastham, came up with eight suggestions for possible savings, including a 10-minute change in school start time that could eliminate at least one bus and charging school choice students to ride Nauset... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
The bells of Rock Harbor Aug 22, 2009
In respect of that local history, two of the bells are named for Orleans and Eastham where the first church bells in the county were installed in 1695. The remaining bells are named for the churches spoken of in the Book of the Revelation. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Eastham wins reprieve with NStar herbicides Aug 21, 2009
It isn t cast in stone yet, but under a tentative agreement reached between Eastham and NStar officials Wednesday, there will be no spraying of herbicides along the utility s power line rights of way in the town this year ... Burt said Luce agreed to suspend herbicide spraying in Eastham only, but added he would have to discuss it further with the main office ... She added that the decision affects Eastham only because we were the ones who spoke up about it. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cambridge resident joins MS Challenge Walk in Cape Cod Aug 21, 2009
Donn Hockman (center), captain of team 'Inspiration', with teammates of family and friends. Wicked Local Cambridge Posted Aug 20, 2009 @ 02:57 PM. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Canton to challenge EPA sewer complaint Aug 20, 2009
They include Peabody, Eastham, and Plaistow, N.H. for $40,000; Canton, Concord and Dennis for $50,000; Gardner for $60,000; Winthrop for $70,000; and Fall River for $177,500 (which did not initially respond so was given the maximum penalty, which will be adjusted). The penalties are based on the size of the community and the seriousness of the violations. (Canton Journal, MA)
New policy lets Nauset committee back overrides Aug 15, 2009
Then-superintendent Michael Gradone had responded that he had been talking with officials in all four Nauset towns (Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet) and received a very clear message that there was no appetite for overrides this year. Committee member Marie Enochty of Brewster said putting forth an override is no small feat. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
EPA attempts to penalize Canton over sewers Aug 14, 2009
In addition to Canton, the other Massachusetts facing penalties for failing to meet these requirements are Concord, Dennis, Eastham, Gardner, Peabody, Winthrop and Fall River, as well as Plaistow, N.H.. about the EPA. (Canton Journal, MA)
Lind receives Ansel B. Chaplin award Aug 14, 2009
The board of directors of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. has unanimously chosen Henry Lind of Eastham to receive the Ansel B. Chaplin Award for outstanding efforts to preserve open space on Cape Cod ... He is well known on the Lower Cape and throughout Massachusetts for his contributions to the field of environmental protection, the promotion of shellfisheries and for his work in protecting open space in Eastham ... Adoption and implementation of local wetlands protection... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Free entry at Seashore Aug 14, 2009
There will be no charge to park at Nauset Light Beach, Eastham; Little Creek Staging Area, Eastham (Coast Guard Beach); Marconi Beach, Wellfleet; Head of the Meadow, Truro; and Race Point Beach, and Herring Cove, Provincetown. Loading commenting interface. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Rediscovering Modernist homes on Cape Aug 13, 2009
The Modernist cottages were built predominantly in Wellfleet, as well as in Eastham, Provincetown, and Truro, from the late 1940s through the early 1970s ... Architect John Rudd Falconer designed this colony of six cottages in the Eastham woods. (Boston Globe)
Lower Cape towns brace for fall flu season Aug 8, 2009
Eastham health agent Jane Crowley said her town is also anticipating more requests for seasonal vaccines this fall, and is piloting a program that will bring more vaccines directly to high school aged students ... Crowley said that Eastham receives approximately 470 immunization doses free from the state each year, and that the town then orders supplementary doses to meet the additional demand. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Bird sightings Aug 5, 2009
An immature bald eagle was seen at Salt Pond in Eastham on July 25 ... A 20-minute stop at First Encounter Beach in Eastham yielded at least a dozen Cory s shearwaters close to shore. (Boston Globe)
Sayonara, Cape Cod Jul 31, 2009
We did some in Orleans, Dennis and Eastham. Although it has been a lot of work, Hartnett said he has enjoyed the fund-raising experience. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
RMV in Cambridge to close, workers will be moved to Watertown and Revere Jul 25, 2009
Closing North Attleboro Cambridgeside Galleria Springfield (Eastfield Mall) Southbridge Framingham Falmouth Eastham (one day) Beverly New Bedford Lowell Boston (Chinatown) New MTA Charlton Turnpike Center (full) MTA Natick Service Plaza (express) MHD Bourne Canal Visitor Center (express) MHD Beverly Area (express) Boston TBD (full). A partnership with community libraries will offer ways to help their patrons navigate the 18 transactions now available online from renewing a license to ordering a... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Ipswich private aquaculture still falls flat for some Jul 16, 2009
In an effort to provide more information about aquaculture, shellfish farming, the committee presented a variety of experts from Salem State, the Division of Marine Fisheries, Mass Agricultural Resources, the former shellfish constable from Eastham and the Rowley Shellfish Constable ... Henry Lind, former shellfish constable and marine biologist in Eastham (East-ham, two words, he explained), shared his experiences, beginning with how he felt he was having flashbacks as he listened to the... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Eastham selectmen working to keep Registry branch open Jul 11, 2009
The Eastham branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles will close in December unless the state changes its mind about the pending closure ... Eastham selectmen Monday agreed to let the Registry know that they hope it will keep this branch open, to save area residents the trouble of traveling to the Route 28 Yarmouth branch or to a newly opened branch at the base of the Sagamore Bridge for service ... Eastham has allowed the Registry to use, free of charge, space in the building next door to town... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Wind power on its way to Brewster Jul 10, 2009
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative was organized in 2007 as a tax-exempt energy co-op that now includes Brewster, Barnstable, Harwich, Dennis, Tisbury, Bourne, Eastham, Barnstable County and the Cape Light Compact. They can borrow money, issue bonds and generate and sell energy. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Thunderstorms wreak havoc across state Jul 3, 2009
An Eastham shellfisherman died Wednesday when his boat was struck by lightning, officials said yesterday. The man, Christopher West, 41, harvested shellfish along the Cape Cod coast, said his father, Richard West, of Eastham. (Boston Globe)
Rules of the road: Rail Trail crossings can pose dangers to riders, drivers Jun 30, 2009
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation oversees Cape Cod Rail Trail, which follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22 miles starting in Dennis and continuing through Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Donald Watson, the long-time former owner of Idle Times Bike Shop in Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet, still works for the company as inventory manager. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Palin Descent from Mayflower Pilgri... Jun 27, 2009
Mercy Prence and Major John Freeman were married in 1649 at Eastham, MA, a town founded by her father. John was from Pulborough, Sussex, England and died at age 95 in 1719 at Eastham ... Mercy Freeman (1659-1737) married Samuel Knowles (1651-1737) in 1679 at Eastham, MA, where both died. (Suite101.com)
Backward glances Jun 25, 2009
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rittenhouse were vacationing in California Eileen Gill and Bertha Swartz left on a 14-day tour of Europe Julian and Mary Dubois and their four children were vacationing at Eastham Paul Sheehan of the Hudson Savings Bank staff completed a life insurance council training course Sunday Mass was celebrated at the Lake Boon chapel during the summer months at 10:15 a.m. Postmaster Merle Hunt announced that the Hudson zip code was 01749, as Hudson joined the new nationwide zip code... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Jewels of the past Jun 24, 2009
Sam Sherman had spent two decades teaching in Marblehead but when the Orleans High grad (class of 1952) retired to Eastham in 1984, interest in his old stomping grounds was rekindled when he packed his worldly goods. In moving from the North Shore I had to go through stuff and I came upon pictures similar to these (photos of high school sports teams and such). (Harwich Oracle, MA)
End of an era Jun 23, 2009
Since Nauset is not fully regionalized the middle school in Orleans and the high school in Eastham are regional, but elementary schools in each of the four towns are independent the superintendent answers to five school committees. He also has to deal with four boards of selectmen and four finance committees. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
NStar herbicide-spray plan concerns Eastham Jun 23, 2009
Within the next two weeks, Lukas Tree Company will start selectively spraying herbicides to control vegetation along NStar's right of way in Eastham, and this has many in town upset ... By Tuesday, Paula Aschettino of Eastham, who was not at the meeting, heard about it, and sent off e-mails and called state Rep ... The power line in Eastham runs along the Boat Meadow Beach watershed and other sensitive wetland areas, she e-mailed them. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Michael Farber moves closer to solving windmill mystery Jun 21, 2009
Farber, who has spent the last few years as a Sherlock Holmes of Cape history, asked Eastham s Owens if the brick was old ... The two searches are linked because locating the windmill site would help pin down one of the mini-cornerstones that marks the boundary of Eastham ... He moved to Eastham (now Orleans) after marrying Mary Snow, the daughter of Nicholas Snow who had the southernmost lot of the eight that were settled by the best and brightest that had moved down from Plymouth. (Cape Codder, MA)
Arthur Coffey, legal counsel to Boston, later a judge, 88 Jun 18, 2009
In addition to his son, daughter, and grandson, Mr. Coffey leaves four other daughters, Carol Agrillo of Colrain, Linda of Canton, Mary Ellen Kirby of Marshfield, Elizabeth Erickson of Eastham, and Susan of Mansfield; 15 other grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service has been held. (Boston Globe)
The potential to fulfill a dream : Nauset graduates 247 Jun 16, 2009
The potential to fulfill a dream : Nauset graduates 247 - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle. Wicked Local photo by Barry Donahue. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Calling Father Goose Jun 3, 2009
That s the theory of Wild Care in Eastham ... Arnold s Restaurant on Route 6 in Eastham will donate 60 percent of all its proceeds Friday, June 12, from the lobster and clam bar, ice cream and mini golf range from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, June 13, Wild Care will host a yard sale at Harwich Community Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who wants to donate anything (tax deductible anythings), except clothes, should come by the Community Center from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 12. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Keynotes - Reasons to celebrate May 29, 2009
BELATED BIRTHDAY greetings to former Hudson resident Joe Rego of Eastham, who celebrated his 85th birthday on May 16. Among those attending were his wife, Pat Rego, son, Joe Rego Jr. and his wife, Denise and family of Brewster. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Nauset High moves ahead with wind turbine plan May 19, 2009
Wind turbines have proved controversial in Eastham, where town meeting voters recently passed a new wind power bylaw after considerable debate and revisions. The bylaw allows 75-foot turbines throughout town, 100-foot turbines in the industrial zone on Holmes Road in North Eastham and 250-foot municipal turbines on the 125-acre town-owned parcel between Cable Road, Nauset Road and Ocean View Drive, the road that stretches between two Cape Cod National Seashore beaches ... We had been talking... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
First time homebuyer education course to be offered May 11, 2009
The Community Development Partnership is conducting a Homebuyer Education course in Eastham for first time homebuyers ... Classes are scheduled for Monday, June 8, Wednesday, June 10, and Monday, June 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the CDP Offices in Eastham. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Be on the lookout for turtle hatchlings May 7, 2009
A tiny Eastern painted turtle, just a little bigger than a postage stamp, is one of the first wild babies of the season being cared for at Wild Care, Cape Cod s Conservation-based wildlife clinic on the Orleans-Eastham Rotary. The hatchling was rescued by John and Trudie Steel of Harwich Port, after emerging from an egg buried in their backyard on Miles Street. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Teen crash sends two to hospital May 7, 2009
The front-seat passenger, an 18-year-old Eastham man was immediately transported to Beth Israel by Arlington firefighters, and he was in serious condition, according to Police Lt. Robert Bongiorno. A 16-year-old Arlington man riding in the backseat was later transported to Lahey Clinic by Armstrong Ambulance. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Nauset schoolyard sales draw discussion Apr 13, 2009
Maureen Voke of Eastham reminded fellow members that the committee had discussed the issue of activities that take place on the middle school lawn, last year. I thought we had decided we wouldn t do anything that would be in competition with the shops, she said. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Nauset, Harwich games rescheduled for today Apr 8, 2009
The softball game will be held in Eastham, while the baseball game will be played at Whitehouse Field in Harwich. Both games will start at 3:30 p.m.. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Strong Wind Hampers Crews Battling Texas Fires Apr 6, 2009
The largest fire, an 11,000-acre blaze near the Texas-Oklahoma state line, was about 25 percent contained, but wind gusting to 35 mph made it difficult to maintain fire lines, Texas Forest Service spokeswoman Jeanne Eastham said Sunday ... "Anytime you have the wind, it makes it harder to control the fire," Eastham said. (Time.com)
Lower Cape Chambers hosting business expo Saturday Apr 3, 2009
Lower Cape Chambers of Commerce are hosting the Lower Cape Business, Home and Garden EXPO at Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham Saturday, April 4, from 10: a.m. to 4 p.m.. Sixty exhibitors will exhibit a wide variety of goods and services. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Pets and kites temporarily banned from some beaches Mar 26, 2009
To protect plovers and other ground nesting shorebirds including least terns and American oystercatcher, effective April 1, and until further notice, no pets or kite flying will be permitted on Coast Guard Beach south of the former Coast Guard Station in Eastham, and at Jeremy Point in Wellfleet. Also effective April 1, kite-surfing/boarding is prohibited on Cape Cod Bay-side beaches and Cape Cod Bay waters within the National Seashore until the last chicks in the area have fledged. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
GOP hosts breakfast Mar 24, 2009
The Lower Cape Republican Council is hosting its annual March breakfast at the Orleans Inn, just off the Eastham rotary on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. This year s featured speaker is State Senator Scott Brown. The informal buffet breakfast setting features a full breakfast, providing a chance for Republicans of all stripes to meet each other. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Ashland superintendent will succeed Gradone in Nauset District Mar 21, 2009
Dr. Richard Hoffmann emerged as the winning candidate out of three finalists after in-depth interviews and lengthy debate Thursday, March 19 by the Joint School Committee, which is made up of the Nauset Regional School Committee and Union 54 voting members from the elementary school committees of Nauset s four member towns Brewster, Eastham, Orleans and Wellfleet ... As Ed Brookshire of Eastham noted, all three candidates were very well qualified ... Eastham Elementary School Principal Susan... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Carver superintendent among Nauset finalists Mar 19, 2009
The Nauset school system serves 2,600 students in Brewster, Eastham, Orleans, Wellfleet, on the Lower Cape, and at regional middle and high schools. There are currently three top candidates for the job: Carlisle K-8 school district Superintendent Marie Doyle, Ashland Superintendent Richard Hoffman and Sorrell. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
County proposes regional office to study townwide efforts Mar 13, 2009
Eastham and Orleans, for example, are looking closely at a shared police department, and Harwich and Chatham are studying the benefits of merging their school districts ... Eastham wants to look at possibly sharing housing authorities, some of the Upper Cape towns are exploring a shared solid waste treatment system, and several towns have been talking about sharing tax assessing. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Cape Cod Natural History conference not just for scientists Mar 13, 2009
Allan volunteered at the sanctuary and wound up restoring the diamond-back terrapins to the Eastham salt marshes. He set up a rigorous project with nest protection to give turtles a head start and has seen them increase in terms of numbers of terrapins surviving. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Mass. unemployment, by city and town Mar 12, 2009
unemployment, by city and town - Boston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Mass. unemployment spikes on Cape, cities Mar 12, 2009
Other Cape and islands towns to see unemployment rise by at least 5 percentage points included Nantucket, Wellfleet, Edgartown, Eastham and Yarmouth. Three municipalities Middlefield, New Ashford and Alford reported year-over-year increases in employment. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Chamber Chat: Home and garden expo coming up Mar 8, 2009
Harwich has joined with the other Lower Cape chambers of commerce to present the first Lower Cape Business Home & Garden Expo, which will be held at Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham on April 4. The expo will showcase the latest products and services for Lower Cape residents and second-home owners in home and garden, food and beverage, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning and more. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Despite recession, tourists plunking down deposits, agents say Mar 7, 2009
The Orleans-based agency represents about 200 homes from Dennis to Truro, with a concentration in Brewster, Orleans and Eastham. Some customers are saying they should get discounted rates this year, but they re still booking at the regular rate, said Delvecchio. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cape Cod Forecast March 2: Winter storm advisory Mar 4, 2009
Cape Cod Children's Place in N. Eastham - Closed and Positive Discipline Workshop cancelled ... Gathering Place Supportive Day Program @ Eastham Community Center - Closed. (Cape Codder, MA)
More towns discuss regionalization to cut costs Feb 25, 2009
In fact, Eastham and Orleans are talking about regionalizing police services, "which is really testimony to the people of the Outer Cape for recognizing the need for this," Lyons said ... The future, he said, may see the present district of Wellfleet, Eastham Orleans and Brewster, expanded to include Provincetown, Truro, Chatham and Harwich. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Frigid temperatures tough on coastal birds Feb 25, 2009
A red-necked grebe is being nursed back to health at Wild Care in Eastham, a conservation-based wildlife hospital ... The bird is being treated for anemia, exposure, hypothermia, and starvation at Wild Care, Cape Cod's conservation-based wildlife hospital located on the Orleans-Eastham Rotary, and is expected to recover fully. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Images from around the Cape Feb 21, 2009
A fin back whale beached itself on First Encounter beach in Eastham last week. Researchers removed the whale to perform a necropsy. (Cape Codder, MA)
Nauset cuts $500K from school budget Feb 21, 2009
The committee s action brought the regional school budget down to the 2 1/2 percent increase requested by the four member towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Several people at the meeting asked about the possibility of putting forth a Proposition 2 1/2 override to avoid making cuts. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Wind turbine hearing Feb 21, 2009
If you go with your one and a half of the height setback and God forbid there s an accident here in Eastham, the planning board cannot say we stuck to the one and a half times figure because we didn t know ... If we can pass something that allows my business and others to put up wind turbines to give us renewable energy, anything we can sell back to the grid we will donate to the town of Eastham. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Sports tops Nauset cuts; meeting tonight Feb 20, 2009
The Nauset District is made up of the four towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Brewster has the highest proportion of students, with close to half the enrollment in the two regional schools, the middle school in Orleans and the high school in North Eastham. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Finance class readies teens for real world Feb 20, 2009
At Nauset Regional High School in Eastham, Principal Tom Conrad said he d like to make the school s long-running personal finance class a requirement, but ironically, budget constraints prevent it. The school has two separate personal finance courses, one for the regular day program and one for the school s PM program, which provides evening classes for students who have already entered the workplace. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Coffee, chocolate and friends: Chocolate Sparrow marks 20 years Feb 17, 2009
It was 20 years ago this week that Marjorie Sparrow opened her first location of The Chocolate Sparrow on Brackett Road in North Eastham, featuring delectable homemade chocolates ... Soon after opening in Eastham, The Chocolate Sparrow moved across Route 6 to the Seatoller Shops, enjoying ever-increasing popularity as word of the quality of Sparrow s chocolates spread ... But the chocolate-making operation remained in Eastham, so Sparrow and her employees were often on the road. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Salpointe Catholic Economics Rowing Sr. Eastham, Mass. Nauset Regional Kinesiology XC/Track So. (Umassathletics.com)
Harwich Oracle captures two NEPA awards Feb 12, 2009
Photographer Barry Donahue won First Place/Feature Photography for Weekly 2 Category, for his photo of the winding stairwell of Nauset Light in Eastham. The photo appeared in The Cape Codder. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
