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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.

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.

2011 Sheriff’s summer youth academy

Staff — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:31:23 +0000

News from the

Barnstable County Sheriff

News release For more information call:

For immediate release Roy L. Lyons

(508) 563-4449

Sign up now for 2011 Sheriff’s summer youth academy

Sheriff James Cummings isn’t looking for a few good men (and women), just two or three dozen Cape Cod teens who want to grow up that way.

If you fill the bill, or are a parent of someone who does, the time to sign up for the Sheriff’s summer Youth Academy is now. The start date is July 5^th, and the intervening month will go quickly. Early enrollment is recommended.

The academy teaches the importance of making sound decisions and sticking to them. Its target audience is 12- to 16-year-olds. A typical day includes a mix of march and drill, physical fitness training, classroom discourse, and discussions that stress emotional, ethical, and intellectual development.

Concluded Sheriff Cummings: “In summer’s past, we’ve worked with young teens who were well served by a push in this direction. Participants also get some sense of what a military or law enforcement job is like, and that’s to their benefit when it comes time to decide if it’s a career for them.”

Past instructors have been drawn from a mix of law enforcement, public safety, and military postings; these have included the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, Barnstable police and firefighters, State Police, the FBI, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps.

The 12-day course will be conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; the start date, as noted, is July 5^th; the final session will be on July 28^th; class will begin promptly at 8:30 AM and conclude at 1 PM.

You can download an application by going to the Sheriff’s website (www.bsheriff.net). Click through from “Community Relations” to “Youth Programs,” then scroll down in the text to “Youth Academy.” You will find a “Youth Academy Application” there.

If you would rather call for an application or have questions, the Sheriff’s contact is Shaun Cahill. He can be reached at (508) 563-6120.

Martha’s Vineyard Scouts Visit the State House

Staff — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:52:10 +0000

Dan Nelson (Troop 93 Scout Master), D.J. Nelson, Rep. Madden, Peter Tennant, and Tad Crawford outside the House Chamber

Rep. Madden applauds the Eliakims Way Move-In on Martha’s Vineyard

Staff — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:42:53 +0000

Rep. Madden applauds the Eliakims Way Move-In on MV

“I always love it when agencies work together successfully” said Rep. Madden, “but I especially love it when things come together on time and on budget”.

For more inforomation for to the Island Housing Trust http://www.ihtmv.org/

Rep. Madden says new program gives district a chance to spotlight its special places

Staff — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:40:56 +0000

PLACES RESIDENTS ASKED TO NOMINATE THEIR FAVORITE MASSACHUSETTS

February 2010 CONTACT: Amy Bacon 617-722-2810

BOSTON – State Representative Timothy R. Madden invites residents of Falmouth, The Elizabethan Islands, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket to nominate their favorite places in Massachusetts.

1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts is a new cultural tourism program that celebrates what is unique about our state, its communities, and its people, and also to stimulate cultural tourism. The program seeks to increase visitation to the state’s wide range of exceptional historic sites, cultural venues, and natural landscapes.

Nominations will be considered for a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts to be announced in May.

“There are so many special historic sites, cultural landmarks, and natural landscapes in my district,” says Rep. Madden, “I encourage my constituents to tell their stories about what makes our favorite places great.”

The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has established a website to accept nominations from the public: www.Massvacation.com/1000greatplaces

All Great Places that are nominated must be open and available to the public. Only one nomination per person will be accepted. The nomination period will close April 1, 2010. The Commission will meet later that month to draw up a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts, which will be announced in May.

The 1,000 Great Places Commission was created by the Legislature in 2009. It is chaired by Eric Turkington of Falmouth, a former state representative and first House Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.