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Town of Falmouth 300 Committee receives $500,000.00 Grant for Teaticket Park

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:52:12 +0000

The Town of Falmouth 300 Committee receives $500,000.00 Grant for Teaticket Park from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary, Richard K. Sullivan. On hand to celebrate this event was Representative Timothy R. Madden, Senate President Therese Murray, Representative Randy Hunt, Falmouth Town Manager Julian Suso and the members of the 300 Committee.

Ms. Mary L. Pires celebrated her 100th birthday at Harborside Health Care in Falmouth. Representative Tim Madden was on hand to present her with a citation from the State House celebrating her 100 years.

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:40:29 +0000

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MassDOT Announces Reimbursement for Falmouth for Tropical Storm Irene Repairs

Staff — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:00:23 +0000

MassDOT Announces Reimbursement for Falmouth for Tropical Storm Irene Repairs

BOSTON- Thursday, January 19, 2012- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced that President Obama’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing federal funding to pay for repairs in Falmouth in the wake of damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene on August 26, 2011.

The reimbursement to Falmouth totals $300,000 for shoulder and sidewalk repairs on Menauhant Road.

“Irene packed a wallop for our state, and it still shows in the damage to our roads, bridges, and infrastructure. You don’t bounce back from that kind of severe weather on the cheap, and this money will double down on critical rebuilding efforts to get Falmouth back on track, said U.S. Senator John Kerry.

“I’m thankful that Falmouth will be reimbursed for much needed repairs made after Hurricane Irene came through,” said U.S. Senator Scott Brown. “This will go a long way to easing a major expense that the community faced.”

The Falmouth reimbursement is covered by one of two federal highway awards funding emergency repairs for damage caused by the tornados that hit the central and western parts of Massachusetts on June 1, 2011, and Tropical Storm Irene on August 26, 2011. These funds are in addition to reimbursements announced last month in Franklin, Berkshire and Bristol counties.

“We are pleased to reimburse communities such as Falmouth for the cost of making these necessary repairs and thank the Obama Administration and members of our Congressional delegation for their support and recognition of the great need in these emergency circumstances,” said MassDOT CEO and Secretary Richard A. Davey.

“Tropical Storm Irene caused significant damage to communities across the Commonwealth and many towns, including Falmouth, are dealing with unexpected expenses as they work to rebuild,” said Senate President Therese Murray. “Menauhant Road was severely damaged by the storm and it has been a major inconvenience to residents who live and work in the area. I am happy to see that Falmouth is included in the grant funds so the town can make the necessary repairs.”

“I am pleased that Falmouth has received reimbursement approval for repairs to Menauhant Road from the Federal Highway Administration through MassDOT,” said Rep. David Vieira. ”When Falmouth was not eligible for these repairs from FEMA after Hurricane Irene, DPW Director Ray Jack stayed the course and was able to secure these vital funds for the East Falmouth project. I hope to see the project begin before the summer season.”

“These funds will certainly help the town compensate for some of these unforeseen expenses which have greatly impacted an already stressed budget due to the current economic climate,” said Rep. Timothy R. Madden.

For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot.

Environmental-study scholarships available

Staff — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:26:38 +0000

Environmental-study scholarships available

The Friends of Chatham Waterways is offering scholarships of $2,500 to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in environmental fields.

Applicants must be residents of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket, or graduates of a high school or college on the Cape or Islands.

Undergraduate applicants must be in or entering their junior or senior year of college and majoring in environmental studies, environmental management or a related subject. The scholarships are also available for graduate students specializing in these fields.

Applications may be requested from Dick Evans, 16 Old Saltworks Road, Chatham, MA 02633 or by e-mail torhecc@comcast.net Applications must be received by March 31, 2012.

48th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade

Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:44:22 +0000

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48th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade Presented by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

Theme: “Christmas Memories, Celebrating 325 Years”.

Contract award for Cape Cod Canal bridge repair; Work to start mid-November

Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:28:27 +0000

Release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

Contract award for Cape Cod Canal bridge repair work

Corps of Engineers awards $8.5 million contract for work on the Cape Cod Canal highway bridges

Work scheduled to start in mid-November

CONCORD, Mass. (Oct. 17, 2011) – Work on the Cape Cod Canal highway bridges in Buzzards Bay, Mass., will be completed under the terms of a $8,549,000 contract issued recently by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.

The work on the Sagamore and Bourne bridges will be accomplished by Aetna Bridge Company, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The project will take about 12 months to complete and is scheduled to start in mid-November 2011.

The project involves the removal and replacement of structural steel secondary members, the strengthening of existing structural steel members, the replacement of structural fasteners, the removal of selected existing welds, and the strengthening of selected gusset plates.

The work will be located above the deck, and below the deck of the two bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. Work can proceed while traffic uses the bridges, but traffic control during selected times will be needed. Any changes or impacts to traffic using the bridges will be published by the Corps when a schedule is developed and the information will be available on the Corps’ Cape Cod Canal webpage under Bridge Alerts at:
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ccc/news/bridgealerts.htm.

Barbara Schneider of Falmouth wins a Robert Kuehn Awards at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Community Preservation Act

Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:05:53 +0000

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The Comminity Preservation Coalition celebrated their 10th anniversary and presented Barbara Schneider of Falmouth a the 2011 Kuehn Awards for her significant contributions to the success of CPA during its first decade. On hand to join the celebration at the State House were Senate President Therese Murray, Representative Timothy R. Madden and Representative David Vieira.

A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.”

Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:09:20 +0000

Release from the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley

A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.” The It is designed for high school seniors who will soon reach the important milestone of the age of legal adulthood. The Guide gives an overview of some of these new opportunities to participate as an adult and gives some tips for handling money and finances, understanding the legal obligations involved when signing a contract, fully participating in our civic life, and much more.

It is available on the AGO’s website at http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Community/turn-18-pdf-final.pdf.

Marine Biological Laboratory & My Generation Energy to Celebrate Commissioning of Falmouth’s Largest Solar Array

Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:22:07 +0000

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The Marine Biological Laboratory and My Generation Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the single largest solar installation in Falmouth. The event was held at the MBL’s property in Falmouth Technology Park (25 Bernard St. Jean Drive) and featured remarks by Gary Borisy, MBL President and Director, Luke Hinkle, President, My Generation Energy, and Jay Zavala, President of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce. Several elected officials also attended, including Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray, Representative Timothy Madden, and Representative David Vieira.

Falmouth Youth Hockey League has Groundbreaking for the New Ice Rink

Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:14:31 +0000

September 17th, 2011 Falmouth Youth Hockey League has Groundbreaking for the New Ice Rink. On hand to celebrate the event were Representative David Vieira's Legislative Aid Mark Mancini, Representative Timothy Madden, Selectman Kevin Murphy, Falmouth Chamber of Commerce President Jay Zavala and Selectmen Brent Putnam.