Little Pond Returning To Health

Published online by The Falmouth Enterprise May 16, 2025, by Katie Nelson Kenneth Foreman and Wyntin Goodman prepare a sampling well, consisting of nylon tubing, to be installed on the shore of Little Pond for a study to monitor nutrient levels in the groundwater before and after sewering in the area in this Enterprise photograph …

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Pay Stations Replace Parking Meters In Woods Hole (ed. and some streets in the Heights)

Article posted online by  The Falmouth Enterprise, 5/15/25, by Katie Nelson  New pay-by-plate parking payment stations are being installed in Woods Hole, just in time for the summer season. The stations, made by Flowbird, will replace the old meters along Water Street, Railroad Avenue, Luscombe Avenue, MBL Street, North Street, Grand Avenue, Robbins Road and …

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FHMNA Members Participate in 2025 Spring Cleanup

Due to an absolute washout on Saturday 4/26, members of the FHMNA who volunteered to participate in our Spring Cleanup were forced to default to our Sunday 4/27 rain date. It was unfortunate that we lost 7 or 8 participants due to the date change, but it is certainly understandable. Twelve hardy souls showed up …

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20 MPH “Safety Zones” approved by the Select Board on 3/24/25

The article below, “Select Board Votes To Lower Speed Limits Along Beach Roads” by Katie Nelson published online on 3/27/25 noted the correct speed of 20 mph. The article was also printed in “The Falmouth Enterprise” on 3/28/25, page 1, with an incorrect speed of 25 mph. Peter McConarty, Director of Public Works, presented this …

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“Safety Zones” – 20 MPH Speed Limits to be Discussed by the Select Board

In response to several vehicle and pedestrian incidents over recent years, our town’s leadership is considering the implementation of  “safety zones” in the vicinity of town beaches. It is our understanding that the Select Board has asked the Traffic Advisory Committee and DPW to investigate the feasibility of installing such zones in 2025 (possibly in …

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Article 97: Another ZOOM Public Hearing on 3/26, 4PM

RE: Article 97 “An Act Preserving Open Space in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts” The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is holding another Public Hearing on March 26th at 4:00pm via ZOOM. The Healey Administration is proposing significant changes to Massachusetts State Constitution Article 97 “An Act Preserving Open Space in The Commonwealth”. …

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Marine Borings Start Next Week For Outfall Soil Testing

The following Falmouth Enterprise article by Katie Nelson was published online 2/20/25 and in the Friday printed edition on 2/21/2025, page 1. Marine Borings Start Next Week For Outfall Soil Testing Marine boring work will be visible offshore near Kite Park, south of Falmouth Inner Harbor, starting on Thursday or Friday, depending on weather conditions. …

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Select Board SouthCoast Wind Update, 1/27/25

Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub mentioned that there was media coverage that SouthCoast Wind (SCW) received a permit from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) which prompted the town to review where Falmouth stands with this project. He said that the town has had “no active conversations with SouthCoast Wind for the better part …

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