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

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 [...]

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

Full Screen 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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

Full ScreenThe 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 [...]

Falmouth Youth Hockey League has Groundbreaking for the New Ice Rink

Grant for MV Artists

The Matha’s Vineyard Center for Visual Arts (MVCVA) has announced a new grant program for Island Artists.  For more information, visit online artmv.org or contact Renee Balter at 508-696-7643 rebalter@yahoo.com

Applications Available for Falmouth Christmas Parade

The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and its Holidays by the sea Committee announce that the applications are available for participation in the 48th Annual Falmouth Christmas parade, to take place on Sunday, December 4th. Pick up an application at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, 20 Academy lane, Falmouth, MA or download it from the December 4th [...]

Nantucket County Members Inducted to the Governor’s 2011 Youth Council on Beacon Hill

                                                                                                                                        Eve Manghis and Cooper Voigt in Rep. Madden’s State House Office The Governor’s Youth Council, established by executive order in April 2008, encourages young people to engage in their local and state communities civically. Cooper and Eve are part of only the second group of students to serve on the Youth Council and will [...]

2011 State Cultural Grants Benefit Local Cultural Communities in District

State Representative Timothy R. Madden announced today that grants totaling $20,500 have been awarded to cultural organizations the district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). Representative Madden said that these grants support a variety of cultural activities that benefit local residents. The announcement was made as part of a statewide funding program by the MCC.     [...]

MEDIA ADVISORY

September 21, 2011 Contact:  Chris Eicher (State Representative John Keenan) 617-722-2263 Contact:  Bethann Steiner(Senator Ben Downing) 617-722-1625 TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTLITIES AND ENERGY COMMITTEE TO PUBLIC HEARING ON CAPE COD REGARDING WIND ENERGY LEGISLATION POSTPONED Postponed          The hearing of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, previously scheduled for Monday, September Event                    26th at Cape [...]