The Falmouth Theatre Guild’s production of “Whistle Down the Wind” includes two snake handlers and two live snakes Now that’s something you don’t see in community theater every day the musical brings a Southern Gothic tone to its storytelling redemption and second chances,” Rob Bowerman who is producing the show with Liz Moakley If you go to this show, which runs through May 11, the Cape Cod Times feature, Dinner and a Show recommends two restaurants nearby to round out your night at the theater Highfield Theatre at 58 Highfield Drive is about a mile from Main Street in Falmouth where you will find a dozen restaurants of every kind It wasn't easy choosing just two to recommend this week but we went with longtime hometown favorites Quarterdeck, 164 Main St., Falmouth, 508-548-9900, qdfalmouth.comIf you are looking for something quick the Quarterdeck restaurant is an institution Designed by artist Joe Downs to create the feeling of being below deck on a ship the restaurant is made with salvaged wood from MacDougall’s Boatyard on Falmouth Harbor serving a selection of sandwiches and salads The seafood pot pie ($34) looks decadently wonderful scallops and haddock in a creamy lobster sherry sauce topped by flaky puff pastry including blackened mahi tacos ($24) with poblano aioli This is the original Anejo which opened in 2010 with Hyannis following in 2018 and Plymouth coming on board just last summer colorful cocktails and house specialties you order in Spanish are hallmarks of the Mexican bistro movement restaurateur Jamie Suprenant has worked to build One of those house specialties is pescado encornflecado described on the menu as “corn flake encrusted local cod cotija cheese.” My favorite appetizer at Anejo never changes: langosta taquitos ($17) is “local lobster lightly fried in flour tortillas If you are sitting on the patio in Falmouth Perhaps not on a night when you have Falmouth Theatre Guild tickets Bowerman said Falmouth Theatre Guild’s production is a New England regional premiere for the collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and rock composer Jim Steinman who is best known for his work with artists like Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler The plot of "Whistle Down the Wind" looks at what happens to a small Southern town that is deeply religious when a young girl “discovers a fugitive hiding in her family’s barn and becomes convinced he is Jesus Christ,” Bowerman wrote “For audiences used to more traditional musicals ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ offers something different: a powerful often haunting story and a score that fuses the sacred and the sensational the quiet and the explosive,” Bowerman said How to see ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ at Falmouth Theatre Guild"Whistle Down the Wind" is onstage at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 11, at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, falmouththeatreguild.org $25 for those under 18 and available through the website Gwenn Friss is the editor of CapeWeek and covers entertainment, restaurants and the arts. 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Here are our subscription plans. grapefruity number in the manner of a gin sour and with a dash of Campari to give it an extra grown-up edge so am always keen to come up with new cocktails in which it can take centre stage and this zingy little number is now a firm favourite We also love working with local Cornish producers and Caspyn’s dry gin is made in West Penwith fill with ice and hard shake for 20 seconds garnish with a slice of grapefruit and serve William Speed, co-owner, Beach House Falmouth The bicycle and pedestrian committee hosted a walking and cycling celebration to mark the reopening of the Shining Sea Bikeway The event started with a ride from the North Falmouth bikeway parking lot to the bus station on Depot Avenue Riders and walkers gathered behind the station with displays from Eversource completes the bike ride from North Falmouth to Depot Avenue during the walking and cycling celebration marking the reopening of the Shining Sea Bikeway on Sunday Twenty-five riders completed the trip from North Falmouth to Depot Avenue during the celebration Stephanie Bete of Eversource reaches for a water bottle with Katherine Jansen chairwoman of the Falmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee member of the Falmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Peter Walter stands with his distinctive bicycle at Falmouth Station Walkers and riders pass Falmouth's oldest elm tree on a slightly-rerouted portion of pathway near Depot Avenue The path was moved to relieve stress on the elm's root system The bicycle and pedestrian committee hosted a walking and cycling celebration to mark the reopening of the Shining Sea Bikeway on Sunday David Fisichella and Amy Bower ride their tandem bicycle Paul Silvia of Friends of Falmouth Bikeways speaks with a cyclist during the celebration Officers Anthony Devito and James Rogers escorted cyclists from North Falmouth to Depot Avenue during the walking and cycling celebration marking the reopening of the Shining Sea Bikeway Elizabeth Abbott of Makai Hawaiian Shave Ice prepares treats during the celebration Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist A look back at what was making headlines years ago An e-newsletter with Bourne news sent each Wednesday Receive notices of breaking news for the Upper Cape An e-newsletter with Falmouth news sent each Tuesday A Monday morning e-newsletter with stories that readers might have overlooked in Friday's editions and a roundup of the stories that attracted the most attention on the Enterprise's website during the past week An e-newsletter with Mashpee news sent each Wednesday An e-newsletter with Sandwich news sent each Wednesday An e-newsletter sent on Thursdays highlighting local entertainment for the coming week A good news e-newsletter delivered every Saturday morning.   A Friday e-newsletter with headlines from all four Upper Cape towns Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Tucked away down a woodland road is the serene setting of Chilmark 1.5 bath condo is ready for your personal touch You’d never know this private community is only minutes from downtown Falmouth Its central location means a quick drive to all the beaches stay home and enjoy the pool or sit on your deck and enjoy the peaceful sound of birds If you’ve been waiting for an affordable home in Falmouth or use the online url to get your clue sheet FALMOUTH — In celebration of National Tourism Week Pendleton County Tourism invites residents and visitors to take part in a weeklong scavenger hunt adventure family-friendly activity is a great way to explore Pendleton County’s small businesses historical landmarks and local charm,” Tami Vater county economic and tourism development director said The scavenger hunt features 10 locations across the county Participants can download the official Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet from the Pendleton County Tourism Facebook Page and enjoy a week of local pride and adventure,” Vater said return it to the Pendleton County Tourism Booth during the Ewenique Art Walk this Saturday to be entered into a drawing for a locally curated gift basket worth more than $100 featuring items and gift cards from local businesses The prize basket include a gift certificate for a local clothing store a gift certificate from a women’s boutique and handcrafted goods from an artisan shop Bonus entries are offered for every receipt dated May 4 to 10 from one of the participating scavenger hunt locations entrants need to write their name and phone number on the back of each receipt and turn in the receipts along with the  completed scavenger hunt card download the clue sheet from https://bitly.info/scav or see the ad in this week’s Outlook Submit your clue sheet and receipts with your contact info at the Tourism Booth on May 10 during the Ewenique Art Walk Coach John Stevens and Head Coach Murray Westren have been mightily pleased with their charges this season Volunteer crew at Falmouth RNLI have faced a demanding start to the month with two recent call outs within just a few days the station’s relief Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched to assist a small yacht in difficulty near the Manacles which had suffered engine failure and become becalmed The sailor had managed to drop anchor but was concerned it would not hold in the deep water The lifeboat arrived at the scene at 7.00pm One crew member was transferred to the yacht to prepare it for a tow The lifeboat successfully towed the vessel to the Helford River The crew then returned to the lifeboat station refuelled and ready for service once again police requested assistance shortly before 2.00am to search for a person reported to be in the water near Custom House Quay the casualty was found safe and well and the lifeboat was stood down The volunteer crew returned to the boathouse at 2.30am where they were able to get some well-earned rest after another demanding shift and website in this browser for the next time I comment Follow CornishStuff on Facebook - 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Click here to follow CornishStuff on Instagram Got A News Story Or Event To Share With Cornwall editor@cornishstuff.com Sign up for the latest daily news in Cornwall from us Privacy PolicyCookie Policy CornishStuff is owned by and part of Check It Out Ltd © 2024 - 2025 Website Designed in Cornwall by Springer Marketing • All Rights Reserved The pressure is starting to ramp up for boys high school lacrosse teams across the Cape and Islands as the regular season has hit the downslope nine out of the 15 teams in the region would qualify for their respective division’s postseason There’s still time to get back in the mix for several of the teams on the outside looking in Falmouth maintained its position at the top of the pile on the Cape and Islands while Nauset improved on its position after a strong week and a blip on the radar saw Nantucket slip in the rankings after back-to-back losses They’ve shown they’re still one of the top teams in the region with two of their defeats coming to those ahead of them Here’s how the Cape and Islands teams stack up against one another in the latest power rankings The Clippers are back on track after a trio of wins including two Atlantic Division wins over Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket to maintain their undefeated record in league play They won all three games by a combined score of 34-10 Travis Smith continued to be the x-factor for Rory Morse and he capped off the week with four goals and 100 percent record at the ‘X’ in the win over Whitman-Hanson Regional which leads the Cape and Islands with just 5.3 goals against per game With a 4-1-0 record over their last five games the Clippers moved up to second in the Division 3 power rankings the Warriors have found the consistency they’ve needed to justify their fourth overall ranking in Division 3 Jack Peno has played his part for the Cape and Islands’ top-ranked offense that averages 12.4 goals per game The freshman has been a nice complement to Oscar Escher and Michael Flynn The Warriors have also been bolstered by the return of Zach Coelho to the net The two have formed a strong tandem as the last line of defense The Warriors are 4-1-0 over their last five games and won both their games during the week (at Barnstable The young Whalers are in the midst of their first bit of adversity as a group after suffering back-to-back defeats to end a three-game week and Cohasset in a Division 4 top four showdown The loss to Cohasset served as a measuring stick for the Whalers’ aspirations for repeating as state champions which rank fourth in their division’s power rankings have relied on Arann Hanlon and Nolen Mosscrop the team is solid as a rock and ranks second on the Cape and Islands with just 6.6 goals against per game The Dolphins went 2-1 across a three-game week that included victories over GNBVT and New Bedford That was just their second loss in the last five games Colin Endres has been a force on attack for the Dolphins which owns the second-best offense behind Nauset The Dolphins have suffered back-to-back losses just once this season (back-to-back games to Monomoy) They are currently ranked 43rd in the Division 4 rankings with the knock against them coming on their strength of schedule but they’re beating what’s in front of them at the moment 7)After a three-game slump all against Atlantic Division competition the Sharks were back on a track with a pair of wins They held on to beat Mashpee 10-9 to close the week behind Harry Michaud and Tamer Khalil Jake Giorgio has backstopped the sixth-ranked defense on the Cape and Islands With an opponent rating similar to Dennis-Yarmouth the Sharks are currently ranked 27th in Division 4 and will need to keep the pedal down if they want to consolidate their position and improve it Allen Gunn covers high school sports for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at agunn@gannett.com and follow him on X at @allentgunn Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans Canadian pianist Tong Wang will be among the guest performers at the Falmouth Chorale’s upcoming “The Old Order Changeth: The Passing of King Arthur” on Saturday and Sunday The Falmouth Chorale will present “The Old Order Changeth: The Passing of King Arthur” by Elinor Remick Warren on Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM at John Wesley United Methodist Church Led by artistic director Andrew Jonathan Welch the chorale will be joined by baritone Christopher Grundy and tenor Andrew Boyacigiller and will be accompanied by Tong Wang on piano The legend of King Arthur portrays him as a symbol of chivalry Warren was in high school in 1917 when her class read the story of Arthur as told in Tennyson’s "Idylls of the King." She was immediately enchanted and determined then to set the final verses of the poem to music The 1940 premiere of her work "The Legend of King Arthur” caused a sensation Boyacigiller has been immersed in music since being asked to join a choir at age 3 going on to perform in the Conspirare Children’s Choir and the Georgia Boys’ Choir Boyacigiller has been singing opera for almost seven years hailed by Opera News as “the likeable baritone,” is equally at home in opera He received his Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University and his bachelor of arts degree at Yale University where he was the assistant conductor of the Yale Glee Club and the Yale Russian Chorus Wang is a Canadian pianist whose work investigates the intersection of art with identity In 2022 she cofounded the Windwood Music Festival in Airdrie to bring classical chamber music to rural communities She is dedicated to fostering global connections through art Tickets may be purchased at Falmouthchorale.org Veterans are eligible for complimentary tickets through the VetTix program The candidates in this year’s race for one of two full-term seats on the select board responded to three questions sent to them by the Enterprise The candidates in the race are incumbent Douglas C Look for a similar Q&A with the school committee candidates next week What do you see as the town’s biggest challenges during the next three years The number one challenge for the select board will be to address the 750,000,000 The select board will need to hold joint meetings with the finance committee to evaluate and prioritize the CIP to determine how to spread some of the cost over a longer timeframe The second big challenge will be to create housing for all residents without additional significant changes to the character and charm of the town Now that we’re in Safe Harbor from Chapter 40B we can better manage these projects but it doesn’t mean we can rest on our laurels Our housing production plan calls for creation of 80 units of affordable housing per year The board will need to work collaboratively with the affordable housing committee to ensure we remain on track to meet this goal Going forward it is likely we will have less developers applying for 40B projects We will need to incentivize housing development to meet our goals The third-biggest challenge will be to come to terms with coastal resiliency The decisions we make in this regard will be some of the most important decisions of our lifetime We will need to prioritize our coastal assets and make tough choices that will directly impact not only the shoreline and roadways Falmouth faces the challenges of water quality and protection and affordable and workforce housing most immediately A new challenge looming is the uncertainty stemming from the changes which is less pressing currently but equally important to plan for is the need to figure out how Falmouth will choose to adapt to the forecasted coastal resiliency challenges over the next 20 to 30 years and set a plan accordingly Its professional leadership in the town offices and on the boards and committees that oversee our financial regulatory and administrative policies has built a solid foundation compared with many of our neighboring towns We need to stay laser focused on these concerns and that is why I am running to be on the select board We need to protect our water sources and continue to implement wastewater management solutions and we need to design and implement good housing policy that supports and retains our working households that ought to be able to live work and raise a family alongside our retired friends and neighbors If we do it right and tackle these challenges as a team Falmouth will become an even better and more-vibrant place for everyone Falmouth and the Cape in general are following the trajectory of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard; squeezing the “missing middle class” out After living on Martha’s Vineyard for two decades it became too expensive to continue to live on the island on a single income I moved back to Falmouth and became a daily commuter for several years until I opened my law office here Falmouth is at a real crossroads due to the friction of competing mandates Our median home and rental prices have risen drastically since the pandemic Much of the town’s infrastructure is aging and will require upgrades or repair at significant cost or possible tax increases The state is pushing for more affordable housing more market-rate housing to address shortages and at the same time mandating that Falmouth reduce its total nitrogen load that is entering our waterways This creates the “perfect storm” of events that is making Falmouth unaffordable I am very concerned that young professionals and working-class people will continue to move away when they are unable to secure stable and decent housing that they can afford The end result…schools without teachers who are residents first responders who can’t afford to live in town and a larger and aging year-round population that will not be able to get services The biggest challenge that Falmouth is currently facing is a lack of workforce housing The younger population that makes up a large part of the town’s workforce has been priced out of living in Falmouth so they end up commuting from across the bridge The typical answer to lack of housing is to build more but what we are seeing in Falmouth is the building of very large housing developments on Main Street and Sandwich Road Personally I think these developments are out of character for Falmouth So the challenge is how do you build the housing needed while keeping the character of Falmouth the way it is The select board recently supported the formation of a licensing commission to shed some of its executive functions in favor of focusing on the board's priority of setting policy What does the policy-setting role of the select board mean to you The formation of a licensing commission was one of several actions recommended by the charter review committee The select board has been addressing these recommendations over time as our town manager's office staff is able to work them into our schedule Policy setting is an essential role of the select board As the elected executive board we are tasked with representing the collective will of the residents of our community We need to be in tune with the voters and create policies that are in the best interests of the community Policies impact people’s ability to access town amenities and services It also sets the stage for the town manager to act independently without having to second guess if he is on the right course with his actions Policy setting is not the only reason to consider the licensing commission Another reason to consider delegating this authority is to allow the select board adequate time to host joint meetings with other boards and committees Currently we only meet with each committee once per year I believe we can be more effective in communicating and collaborating with the volunteers who invest so much of their time to make Falmouth the thriving community that it is Another advantage of the licensing commission would be that they would be able to focus on the licensing exclusively Separation of the responsibilities will allow both the licensing commission and the select board to be more effective in their respective roles The licensing commission is one of the best decisions that the select board has made and that Town Meeting voted to support This was first recommended by the most-recent charter review committee Some worry that this will limit the select board’s overall authority and importance I feel that this will allow the select board the benefit of additional time to focus on the important and urgent challenges facing the town as described above This is necessary so that it can properly fulfill its administrative and financial planning and policy responsibilities The Falmouth Select Board serves as the chief executive and shapes the governance and future of the town The board is entrusted with setting policies that guide the town's operations and ensure the well-being of its residents Their responsibilities extend across various domains the select board establishes long-term goals and policies which are reviewed and adjusted annually to align with the town's evolving needs These policies are designed to provide a framework for decision making and to ensure that the town's resources are utilized effectively and responsibly The board also works closely with the town manager who is responsible for implementing these policies and managing day-to-day operations the select board oversees appointments to various committees and other boards and provides recommendations on warrant articles for Town Meeting They also engage with the community to address concerns foster unity and promote transparency in governance The board must remain committed to public engagement to involve residents in the decision-making process ensuring that policies reflect the community's values and priorities By setting clear goals and maintaining open communication the Falmouth Select Board will continue to play a crucial role in guiding the town toward a prosperous future for the town is a big reason I am running for select board I have lived in Falmouth for most of my life and seeing it thrive is paramount I think maintaining Falmouth’s character into the future is important The priorities of the town should coincide with that identity Being on the select board will provide me with a chance to help set those priorities As a newbie to town politics I believe I can bring fresh ideas to many of the issues the town faces rather than the same old opinions In the last several years there have been a couple of community forums on changing our form of government to a more-representative form—a council/manager or council/mayor form of government What are your thoughts on how our form of government is performing Is it time to look at alternatives or does the Town Meeting/select board/manager form of government meet the challenges of today The town charter requires formation of a charter review committee every seven years to review the charter and recommend changes to current practice to better align with the charter They also recommend action items for the select board to consider implementing in order for the town to operate more effectively If a CRC does determine that the government is not capable of managing the business of the town they have the option to recommend formation of a charter review commission That commission would hold public hearings and consider recommendations for reforming the charter or even restructuring the form of government at this time our form of government is working well for its residents Falmouth is an extremely engaged community and we seem capable of sustaining the current Town Meeting system The biggest challenge for our current structure is the fact that we react slowly to financial challenges with Town Meetings held twice per year Recently we have begun to create funding mechanisms such as the affordable housing fund This is a way to be more prepared between meetings Our form of governance is truly the embodiment of the government of the people and by the people If we can keep voters engaged and active in local affairs I think we can sustain this type of traditional New England form of government There are many folks on each side of this debate Some worry that a new council/mayor-like government will inevitably become a popularity contest Others worry that our current form is inefficient and ineffective and lends itself to the will of the louder voices we need to make sure that our town offices boards and committees continue to deliver positive results for the needs of every Falmouth resident in perpetuity it would be my recommendation to give this new edition of the select board the chance to tackle the aforementioned challenges facing Falmouth This concern about changing our form of government is an example of an important but not urgent concern when compared to the others If it is indeed something that the voters want to proceed with process and input to get us to the point where we can make the decision to change or not Let us start with the other projects first though Falmouth does not need—nor should it adopt—a “city” form of government with a mayor/council system that abolishes our current Town Meeting structure Our existing form of representative local government is functioning well and provides a solid foundation for community engagement and accountability though there’s always room for improvement The representative Town Meeting ensures that each precinct elects members who advocate for the unique needs of their neighborhoods and it’s the responsibility of each to fill its seats Our town manager effectively oversees the day-to-day operations of municipal departments and staff while the select board sets policy direction for the town If any governmental change were to gain traction it might be a shift from the select board to a town council model—one in which each precinct elects a single councilor This could further enhance representation and policy making at a local level ensuring every part of Falmouth has a voice at the table One area ripe for reform is the select board’s role in licensing The board should focus on setting broad policy and delegate licensing duties—such as liquor and entertainment licenses—to an independent The select board previously held and then delegated responsibilities as the board of health and the zoning board of appeals I think the current form of government seems appropriate for a seaside town like Falmouth We are always fighting against turning Falmouth into a city I think changing to a more-citified form of government would be a mistake In the past decade finances have been stable and the town has continued to be a great place to live Such an example is the development of the licensing committee That will allow the select board to focus on town priorities while town business still gets done Anyone who has gone to any of these special events or seasonal restaurants that received such a license would probably agree Stunning Fresh Pond Waterfront RetreatEnjoy spectacular water views from this spacious over 4,000 sq This exceptional property features 3 bedrooms and a thoughtful layout perfect for comfortable living and entertaining.The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen with a center island flowing seamlessly into open living spaces where you’ll also find a luxurious primary suite and a cozy fireplace for year-round comfort.With two expansive family rooms Step outside onto a generous deck and take in panoramic pond views — your own peaceful waterfront escape.Additional highlights include a two-car garage and first-floor laundry and serenity — this is waterfront living at its finest Falmouth firefighters and paramedics were called to scene at around 2 PM Fire Captain Scott Starbard said that it was a minor crash with no injuries An official website of the United States government Watch Live at 11:30 a.m. ET: Results of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort Press Conference View the latest ICE guidance on COVID-19 Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here Reportándose con ICE: Obtenga información sobre cómo reportarse a su oficina local de ICE aquí View in other languages Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activityReport Crime Learn More About ICE ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security View the annual report Media Inquiries along with federal law enforcement partners from the FBI Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Brazilian charged with multiple sex crimes against a Massachusetts child Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Ilma Leandro De Oliveira “Ilma Leandro De Oliveira is charged with seven different crimes regarding the sexual victimization of a child in our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H “These are crimes we simply will not tolerate ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our children by arresting and removing any criminal alien who poses a threat to our New England residents.” after she illegally entered the United States near Laredo The Border Patrol served her a notice and order of expedited removal ERO San Antonio removed Leandro from the United States to Brazil Leandro illegally re-entered the United States on an unknown date The Falmouth District Court arraigned Leandro March 18 indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston and ATF Boston arrested Ilma Leandro De Oliveira in Falmouth March 20 They served her with a notice of intent/decision to reinstate a prior removal order ICE Boston transferred custody of Leandro over to the U.S as Leandro is expected to be prosecuted for illegal reentry after deportation Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X: @EROBoston For media inquiries about ICE activities, operations, or policies, contact the ICE Office of Public Affairs at ICEMedia@ice.dhs.gov The views expressed here are the author's own Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 13th Annual Cape Cod Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Returning to the Cape Cod Fairgrounds on Saturday from Noon to 5 PM (with VIP hour from 11 AM to Noon) this 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss Indulge in the offerings of over 25 of the region's top food trucks But it's not just about the food and drinks – there will be an artisan market with local vendors selling unique goods and crafts and join us for a sun-soaked celebration you won't want to miss Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now Discounted ticket packages also available online https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/cape-cod (WLNE) — Foul play is suspected after a body was found in a construction area behind Bristol Plymouth High School The Bristol County District Attorney’s office has identified the man found as 39-year-old Stephan Myers from Falmouth Myers’ body was found early Wednesday morning and authorities determined he died of a single gunshot wound The DA’s office said Myers had no known connection to the high school Officials also said there is no threat to the public Massachusetts State Police are now working with the DA’s office and Taunton police in this active investigation TAUNTON (WBSM) — The identity and cause of death of the deceased male found behind Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton early this morning have been released According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M the man has been identified as 39-year-old Stephan Myers of Falmouth Quinn said Myers died as a result of a single gunshot wound The D.A.'s Office did not say whether or not there were any suspects in his death Myers’ body was discovered early this morning in a construction area behind the school The D.A.’s Office said earlier today that “foul play is suspected” but that “there is no threat to the public nor any known connection between the decedent and the high school.” The incident remains under investigation by Taunton Police detectives Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and Homicide Unit prosecutors from the D.A.’s Office The identity and cause of death of the deceased male found behind Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton this morning have been released.\nRead More TAUNTON (WBSM) — The identity and cause of death of the deceased male found behind Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton early this morning have been released The man found shot to death behind Bristol-Plymouth high school in Taunton has been identified Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said in a written statement of Falmouth was found in a construction area behind B-P early Wednesday morning He died as a result of a single gunshot wound Myers was transported to the Massachusetts Medical Examiner's Office pending an autopsy There is currently construction activity at B-P while a new school is being built on the campus of the existing school. There is no known connection between Myers and the school the DA's Office said in an earlier written statement Wednesday afternoon What B-P said to familiesB-P Superintendent Alexandre Magalhaes said in a written statement to B-P families Wednesday that at no time was there a threat to the safety of the school population that the school was never placed under lockdown and that school operations ran normally without disruption He further said that the Hart Street entrance was reopened for afternoon pick-up The investigation is active and ongoing by the Massachusetts State Police detectives unit assigned to the DA’s Office Taunton Police detectives and homicide prosecutors No further information will be disseminated at this time After each week of the boys and girls high school lacrosse season Cape Cod Times high school sports reporter Allen Gunn will select his Cape and Islands Offensive Player of the Week Goalkeeper of the Week and Freshman of the Week The past week saw a bunch of players reach career milestones Bourne’s Ryan Haden and Falmouth Academy’s Faye McGuire both recorded and eclipsed 100 career goals Both Cole Rodgers (Sandwich) and Tamer Khalil (Monomoy) continued their prolific scoring records by surpassing 200 career goals Rodgers finished his week with seven goals and four assists Khalil scored 11 goals in two games to break that mark Monomoy’s Tessa Grodzicki scored her 100th career point on Tuesday against Falmouth Academy Apologies if anyone's milestone was missed Let this serve as a mid-season reminder to coaches to submit any information that you have after each and every game *Stats and selections reflective of games played by Saturday What a week it was for Peno to get the Warriors back on track after their loss to Billerica Peno recorded 13 goals and four assists in two wins He tallied five goals and two assists in an important Cape and Islands Atlantic Division game to help his team keep pace with leaders Falmouth The freshman then followed that up with eight goals and two assists in a 14-5 win over Bridgewater-Raynham FalmouthSmith has found himself being named Midfielder of the Week in back-to-back weeks The faceoff specialist was sensational at the ‘X’ in a trio of wins for the Clippers as they rebounded from the defeat to Norwell in the Chowda Cup He tallied a goal and went 19-for-19 on faceoffs against Martha’s Vineyard The Clippers picked up a strong win over Nantucket on a day that Smith won 13 faceoffs He then scored four times and didn’t lose a draw against Whitman-Hanson to cap off the week Keating makes his first appearance being selected for Defensive Player of the Week He helped the Clippers collect a trio of wins as part of the Cape and Islands top-ranked defense The Clippers allowed just 10 goals across their three games MonomoyGiorgio backstopped the Sharks to a pair of wins as they were back on track after enduring a three-game losing streak including stopping 23 of 32 shots in a narrow 10-9 win over Mashpee to end the week He made 17 saves against Cape Cod Academy in a 22-11 victory Jonsson helped the Red Hawks go 2-1 across a three-game week She tallied 16 goals and six assists in that stretch She finished with five goals and an assist in the one-goal loss to Nauset on April 29 but led the Red Hawks to a resounding win over Mashpee with six goals and four assists The sophomore capped off the week with a five-goal and one-assist performance to end Cape Cod Academy’s undefeated season on May 1 NausetKipperman has been on a tear this season The Merrimack commit recorded 21 goals and three assists in three games to help the Warriors extend their win streak out to five games She notched four goals in a close 11-10 win over Barnstable on April 29 Her follow up performance included seven goals in a win over Falmouth Academy on May 1 The junior closed the week by scoring 10 goals to go with three assists in a comeback win over St She scored the winning goal with 3:01 to play She was unbeatable on the draw against the Lions Lombardi is one part of the Whalers defense that ranks fourth Cape-wide She helped the Whalers pick up a resume building win over Falmouth who recorded her 300th career save for the Sharks in the win on April 30 Willis totaled 30 saves across a trio of games It began with five saves on April 30 against Falmouth Academy and then 11 in the win over Martha’s Vineyard She recorded 15 saves in a loss to Mashpee Anderson feels like she will be a mainstay as a Freshman of the Week candidate She chipped in eight goals for the Blue Knights in two games she continued to show her nerve in front of goal and then tallied a hat trick against Hingham SOUTH YARMOUTH — It does not always take very long to figure out what type of softball game is about to transpire In the case of Wednesday's tilt between Falmouth and Dennis-Yarmouth Falmouth leadoff hitter Kaylee Shaw cracked a home run to start the game who opened the season with four straight losses Shaw has led the way in that turnaround with her play at the plate and as a four-year varsity player and leader of the team She also made a few key plays in the field on a day where the Clippers really needed them None of this comes as any surprise to Falmouth (5-4) coach Amy Bruce "That's why she's my leadoff batter," Bruce said Other offensive stars for Falmouth included Christina Femino (three runs scored) Shaw made sure her Clippers were steady and unfazed by the Dennis-Yarmouth (3-5) runs The game was maybe the type that Falmouth would have lost at the beginning of the season Shaw noted how they were struggling a little bit we had to stick with it and power through," Shaw said so it is no surprise she did not panic with the 0-4 start Those fluctuations in a given game or season could throw someone else off Shaw was just looking to drive the ball and get on base a state tournament berth may have seemed unrealistic the Clippers have put themselves in that conversation Shaw will keep leading the Clippers forward and I see a good future for us," Shaw said A big reason Dennis-Yarmouth (3-5) made a game of it was the performance of cleanup hitter Brooke Chicoine Chicoine was absolutely crushing the ball all afternoon and was the force behind the Dolphins comeback attempt The home runs were a grand slam in the second inning Chicoine turned on the pitch and sent the ball deep into left "We know she can hit the ball hard," Dennis-Yarmouth coach Michael Bonasia said "She just really impressed all of us today." It would be hard to find someone not impressed with her display The meat of the Dolphins lineup is dangerous Chicoine has only recently moved to the cleanup spot but she is making that decision look better and better "Everyone has a chance to step up and be the hero," Bonasia said Falmouth scored 11 runs in the top of the first A lot of teams would pack it in at that point and were able to slice into the deficit several times D-Y just couldn't keep the Clippers from doing the same and they fought the whole time," Bonasia said The Dolphins have some work to do to get into the state tournament picture but Bonasia likes the makeup of his team and its ability to play hard under any circumstance D-Y did a good job of putting the ball in play and forcing Falmouth to make a play "What we always take pride on is moving the runners," Bonasia said Adam Kurkjian covers high school sports for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at akurkjian@gannett.com and follow him on X at @AdamKurkjian In an exhilarating girls high school lacrosse matchup the Falmouth Navigators hosted York in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats Maisy Clement made a pivotal play by connecting with Sierra Zamer who scored to bring the Navigators within one Clement again showcased her playmaking skills by assisting Jane McPheeters for the tying score Jaelyn Meader delivered the game-winning goal securing an 8-7 victory for the Navigators Sarah Cierpich examines one of the more notable findings of a bottom trawl survey conducted aboard the NOAA ship Henry B The pall of fear among Falmouth’s approximately 2,000 science workers due to the Trump administration’s cuts to science funding has deepened since The Falmouth Enterprise first reported on it two months ago People are losing jobs and changing career plans Yet local scientists warn that the worst is yet to come The most-concrete repercussions have been felt at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center lab a federal facility reporting to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick A group of 23 probationary employees were fired on February 27 then reinstated by court order on March 17 She became an official federal employee in September Because she had spent less than a year in her position she was considered a probationary employee She worked at the NFMS facility in Falmouth’s Technology Park Cierpich confirmed that she was part of the Fisheries group that was fired She said she has applied for unemployment insurance and that she’s looking for another job “I’ve been anxiety-saving for this very moment.” She has lived on the Upper Cape most of her life I’ve heard several more first-hand stories of local career impacts a student at a Woods Hole lab had to pursue his PhD program in another state because the National Institutes of Health (NIH) withdrew financial support a local post-doc had lined up another position in Woods Hole but that job was eliminated A senior Woods Hole scientist told me that so far two of the major federal granting agencies the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NIH are still disbursing most of their committed research funds This is largely under court order because despite the Trump administration’s desire to cut funding the courts are enforcing the fact that Congress passed last year’s budget and President Joseph R “even if the Trump administration obeys the judges’ orders to release funds that Congress has already obligated next year’s budget will be grim for American science Budget proposals now in Congress for 2026 include cuts of 40 to 60 percent for NSF and NIH which would be devastating to Woods Hole’s science community.” This scientist emphasized that he spoke as an individual not as a spokesman for any of the institutions He said climate change research is high on the Trump administration’s cutback priority list “When they rip out all the funding for climate change that’s going to have incredible impact on Falmouth’s science organizations This is likely to affect anything that has anything to do with ecology or oceanography or climate science at all,” he said Another issue facing Woods Hole science is the amount of indirect support provided to sustain research activities such as janitors security and other costs of running an organization most grants have provided substantial funds beyond the direct costs of doing scientific research to pay for these indirect costs A million dollar grant could come with as much as $700,000 in additional dollars for indirect costs Now the Trump administration is attempting to roll the indirect cost rate down to 15% But if the rollback to 15% eventually succeeds it is not clear how the Woods Hole science community could survive without drastic cuts to operations which would carry dramatic impacts on Falmouth’s economy The Woods Hole scientist expressed worry about summer science programs in Woods Hole which tend to attract scientists and students from around the world “My fear is that a lot of foreign nationals aren’t going to come The impact will be felt in the entire local seasonal economy,” he said Springfield College professor of economics Mark Howard is concerned about the loss of Falmouth’s science workers “These research jobs aren’t just jobs,” he said “they’re good jobs with positive economic spinoffs David Isenberg can be reached at isen@isen.com As spring returns to Cape Cod, residents and visitors alike will soon be able to enjoy the full stretch of the scenic Shining Sea Bikeway once more — just in time for the sunshine and sea breezes that inspired its name a central portion of the popular bikeway is set to reopen soon as Eversource nears completion of a major infrastructure project between Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard The utility has been working on a new 23-kilovolt underground and submarine transmission line between Stephens Lane and Mill Road/Surf Drive including along a key stretch of the bikeway between Ter Heun Drive and Locust Street that's been closed since fall 'We are still on track to reopen ...'As of April 22 "we are still on track to reopen in advance of the celebration," said committee chairwoman Katherine Jansen Crews have been installing manholes and conduits and completing infrastructure upgrades over the past few months workers have focused on returning the bikeway to its pre-construction condition Jansen was awaiting updates from Eversource on the final punch list Representatives from the Department of Public Works, Eversource, and the town’s arborist walked the closed section on April 15 to finalize restoration needs for contractor Lawrence Lynch Corp. of Falmouth to complete according to an e-newsletter the committee issued on April 17 “Although it appears from the outside that the bikeway should be open there are a few items that must be done for safety and for long-term bikeway preservation,” the committee said Some final items identified include graveling a narrow section inaccessible to heavy machinery fixing grade mismatches between paved and stone dust surfaces but we feel strongly that the path needs to be properly restored and complete before Lynch and Eversource walk away," the committee noted in its newsletter A legacy trail with historic rootsThe Shining Sea Bikeway is one of Falmouth’s most beloved public amenities tracing 10.7 miles through four villages from Woods Hole to North Falmouth which provided service from New York and Boston to Woods Hole from 1872 to 1965 the trail was first dedicated in 1975 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations with the latest extension to North Falmouth completed in 2009 Its name pays tribute to the patriotic "from sea to shining sea" lyrics penned by Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates According to information provided to the town meeting members "random and rogue paths have beencreated on the church property by bike path users through the years" and some have crossed over "the sacred land of the cemetery." The bikeway access path is aimed not only at expanding recreational access but also at reducing pedestrian and bike traffic along Woods Hole Road and at the Steamship Authority to celebrate Shining Sea reopeningThe much-anticipated re-opening will be marked with a public celebration open to participants of all ages and abilities Festivities include a choice of two bike rides or a group walk where beverages and snacks will be offered Cyclists can choose a 7-mile ride from the North Falmouth parking lot at 1 Depot Road or a 3.2-mile ride from the parking lot at 23 Old Dock Road staring about 1:20 p.m for a 2-mile round trip stroll to Goodwill Park at 416 Gifford St Participants are encouraged to RSVP by 12 p.m. on May 1 by emailing falmouthbikewayscomm@gmail.com Heather McCarron writes about climate change in addition to news and features in Barnstable and Brewster FALMOUTH — Maia Ledwell knows to bring an aggressive mindset to her tennis game Falmouth (4-6) coach Kara Berger said that earlier in Ledwell's career What has stayed consistent for Ledwell is an attitude for growth and the junior captain is really coming into her own In Thursday's 5-0 win over Dennis-Yarmouth (1-8) Ledwell's best trait is her demeanor on the court and you can tell if they're winning or losing That points to Ledwell's leadership and ability to set an example for her teammates She did shift her play to rein in the aggressiveness when needed "I kind of adjust to the person I'm playing against," Ledwell said I'll try to counteract it by just getting the ball over but she already has some ideas in mind for college She hopes to play either Division 3 college tennis or perhaps club tennis for a Division 1 program she will be prepared for that choice when it is time to make it "I definitely want to stay local," Ledwell said Her coach and teammates would say Ledwell is pretty awesome it can be difficult to keep a positive attitude 2 singles player for the Dolphins and a junior captain When the losing gets in the way of the high school tennis experience "I feel like I have to (lift the spirits sometimes) That's something that I'm really trying harder on Gurung lost her match to Falmouth's Genevieve Maranchie D-Y coach Joseph Downes has loved what he has seen from Gurung this season and considers her one of the team's best players "She's just improved every day," Downes said It might not show in the scorecard in the end One way Gurung did that was organizing a bake sale especially because last year we only had 11 people "One of the things I really wanted to incorporate this year was the money and being able to get supplies and sweatshirts for fun All that has been a way of recruiting new players to the team Candidates in this year’s contested races for the select board address the crowd during Wednesday’s candidates forum at the library A second room was set up with the FCTV broadcast for overflow Mashpee Middle/High School senior Ayesha Shafi asks the select board candidates about their position on DEI programs Amanda McGonigle and Jane Scarborough share their ideas at Wednesday’s forum Falmouth voters packed the Hermann Room at the library Wednesday night to hear candidates for select board and school committee introduce themselves and answer questions and an extra room was needed for the overflow crowd who watched the forum live on a big television monitor Some others stood in back to watch candidates answer Mindy Todd’s questions moderated the League of Women Voters-sponsored forum attendees could pick up a pocket Constitution test their skills at the US Citizen naturalization test sign up for League of Women Voters membership and even put their name down for the Falmouth Road Race Palmer spoke on the importance of voting and said town-wide elections rarely get a big voter turnout Palmer said he thinks the town can improve three-year seats on the select board were up first is a North Falmouth resident and has served on the Falmouth Housing Trust and the planning board in town Brown has two decades of experience as a Town Meeting member and was a founding member of the East Falmouth Village Association Reed is a cochairman of the Falmouth Economic Development & Industrial Corporation and the director of community relations and engagement at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Morse is the vice chairman of the zoning board of appeals and a former Town Meeting member He was an Oak Bluffs police officer for 24 years McEvoy is a Falmouth High School hockey coach and lifelong resident of Falmouth Todd asked the candidates what their top priority would be if elected to the select board The capital improvement plan needs the most attention noting about $750 million in planned expenditures over the next decade He said choosing the most important projects and spreading them out reasonably over time Calling the plan “tricky,” he said the town will need to make hard choices in prioritizing projects McEvoy said expanding workforce housing is his top priority adding that the people working in Falmouth struggle to make enough money to live here and the select board should hone in on that but deteriorating buildings and prospective denitrifying projects could make it difficult to tend to the housing problem so the select board will have to ensure costs do not continue to rise Reed mentioned sewering projects when he said “everything is contingent upon wastewater.” Rising costs happen He said his priority is to take a comprehensive look at issues facing Falmouth through a wastewater lens and that no single issue exists “in a vacuum.” Candidates also discussed potential federal budget cuts that could affect the town and what the select board could do to respond to those cuts and that the town will need to “proceed with caution” as it pertains to budgeting He went on to say the cuts may force Falmouth to fund only necessities for as many as two or three years “The current political situation in Washington D.C “It just seems to be open season right now on the department of education said the federal funding cut fears are already here He said cuts to science pose a threat to Falmouth a town whose economy relies strongly on scientific labs and organizations He touted a ”comprehensive” approach to budgeting that asks what will happen without funding certain areas like the sciences Brown similarly said that the problem is already here The library missed out on a previously-promised $7,500 grant that would have bolstered its archival services Cuts to education may soon hit Falmouth Public Schools McEvoy said he does not see federal budget cuts as a direct impact to Falmouth’s budgetary practices but was unsure if the cuts could affect the town’s financial planning Candidates also explained how they would address state-mandated denitrifying and the cost of sewer systems and innovative/alternative systems Morse said that I/A systems are going to be a major player in the future of denitrification Brown said that I/A systems are tough because of the high cost and relatively poor functionality for that price Morse said the town needs “unified regulations” so folks know when they will need an I/A system said his home will never need an I/A system but having a set of guidelines in place is crucial for homeowner financial planning agree that the town’s efforts thus far have been good-hearted and successful Reed said future select boards need to keep doing what the town has been doing “I think the town is doing a very nice job,” Mr “‘I’m not running because there’s a bee on my bonnet or I think something has been done wrong so far.” did cite the Great Pond sewering project in which homeowners will be responsible for 70% of the costs He called that breakdown expensive for the residents and said high costs are OK for some wealthier families but will be a major problem for lower-income families He also cited efforts on Beacon Hill to expand the septic tax credit to more people as a good plan Most candidates offered potential threats or actions the town can take to protect its water supply Brown said that the town has to be “careful of development in water protection zones,” adding that the town recently bought more property near Long Pond He also said Falmouth must be wary of plumes that are coming from the military’s reservation at Joint Base Cape Cod He called plumes a “constant threat” to the town and said increasing monitoring capabilities is crucial Reed broke down a few areas in which the town can focus on water protection development and protecting what’s available,” Mr but really looking at water as one water,” Mr “It’s all connected and we cannot make decisions in silos.” McEvoy said he is not an expert on water matters and would defer to experts and professionals He said he wants to avoid a world in which Falmouth residents boil their water before drinking it stood in the audience and asked the candidates if elected would they use the power of the select board to resist federal efforts to eliminate diversity All four candidates stressed diversity initiatives as important Candidates also agreed on maintaining decorum and ensuring the free flow of ideas with the select board Brown said retribution cannot be in play when it comes to sharing ideas Reed said listening is a crucial aspect of being a select board member Morse said a diversity of viewpoints is necessary to ensure the select board stays respectful No candidate said that the select board currently fails to allow the free and respectful flow of ideas each candidate made sure to share a little about themselves and reiterate why they want to be on the select board McEvoy said he is a lifelong Falmouth resident and brings a “fresh perspective” and “fresh ideas” to the select board adding that the board could use “new blood.” Mr Reed touted his experience in community building as a member of the Falmouth Economic Development & Industrial Corporation and said Falmouth has a lot of intermingled challenges and that he will focus in on the important issues “We cannot make one decision in a vacuum,” Mr I’m interested in this position because that’s just what I do.” reiterated his decades of work on public bodies in Falmouth He said the town has pursued multi-million dollar wastewater projects and made significant progress lowering costs for residents while still improving the wastewater situation in town He closed saying he wants to oversee the next phase of that work adding that he believes Falmouth will continue on the path it has been on thus far “I think we can be successful over the next few years and set the pace for future leaders,” Mr Morse characterized this moment in Falmouth’s history as an important one and said his experience will be useful to help bring the town through it We have a housing shortage; we have rents and real estate prices that have risen considerably so much so that working class people can’t afford to start here,” Mr I will be bringing a combination of legal experience Although running unopposed for the one-year took a few moments during the forum to speak to the crowd Richardson works for State Senator Dylan T and said he works every day on issues facing Falmouth and the region He added one issue he felt needed more attention from Wednesday’s forum “One thing that didn’t get talked about that I think is critical is climate change “We need to take a proactive approach on climate change.” Todd called the school committee race “the hot race” this year It features six candidates running for three seats Heylin took their seats alongside three newcomers all six candidates appeared to be on the same page regarding many of the issues the school committee will be facing in the next few years When asked what the most pressing issue the school committee is managing Keefe said the Navigating the Future Together proposals (which include extensive renovations to Lawrence creating an early childhood learning center and discontinuing the use of Morse Pond as a school and returning the building to the town) will be the most immediate issues Souza cited communication—within the committee and with the community—as the most important issue the school committee will face “The school committee has to work as a unit,” Dr She added that at this moment of change in the district the school committee must work through differences respectfully Heylin agreed and added that communication with teachers and parents was an issue of paramount importance He added that parents and teachers have approached him and reported that they are “afraid to come forward” with concerns regarding school administration Since the Navigating the Future proposals were announced to the community in September last year tension within the school committee and with the public were prominent in public comments before school committee meetings This tension may have prompted a question from the audience that asked the group to consider how the school committee should manage respectful exchanges of opposing ideas but not at the expense of maintaining professional decorum She added that she has seen current committee members rolling their eyes during public comments which she called unacceptable and embarrassing behavior Souza called on her experience as a social worker and emphasized the importance of listening and repeatedly asking for clarification “make certain we’re not assuming what we heard.” Heylin said he is the most interrupted member of the school committee during their meetings “What we get amongst ourselves is what we give,” he said “I act with the knowledge that my kids are watching,” Ms She emphasized that losing control of emotions gives less power to the point you are trying to make “We ought to be able to talk to each other,” Dr empathizing and respectfully showing others that they’ve been heard are important elements of decorum that the committee must have to function Todd asked the candidates what the school committee’s priorities should be especially as federal funding and the status of the federal Department of Education stands on shaky ground Bogdan said the rising costs of special education services and supports needed for students will be a priority for her if elected She added being more stringent with spending and cutting costs on non-student based needs like communication specialists for administrators McGonigle added that adhering to the school committee’s goals and operational policies should be a top priority Actively getting in touch with teachers to hear their perspectives and concerns All candidates were in agreement on their answer to Falmouth High School junior Chloe Bridges’ question She asked the panel how they might manage a book ban in Falmouth schools All six candidates expressed trust in school librarians to know what content is age-appropriate for students all six candidates expressed their support of diversity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives Bogdan added that DEIB initiatives go beyond addressing race and culture They also include students who are differently-abled and those who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds McGonigle said that including translating documents and other information for families who do not speak or read in English is an important—and often forgotten—DEIB mission that should continue in schools in order to give every student and family “their fair shake.” The candidates were asked how they would find solutions to the district’s declining enrollment Heylin said enrollment is declining “everywhere” He added that now may not be the best time to consider merging schools or the Navigating the Future proposals He said that returning Morse Pond to the town to be used for a new purpose should be discussed with the whole community will assess the data in the New England School Development Council facilities use report learn from neighboring communities and form a unified recommendation to give to the school committee She added that the 10 career pathways and 18 advanced placement courses offered at Falmouth High School will help retain eighth and ninth graders The community forums on the subject of enrollment and building use have been helpful in considering strategies to address declining enrollment She added that giving a school building back to the town should be considered in the 2026-27 school year Souza has suggested the school administration building be given up Strengthening the educational experience of students currently enrolled should be prioritized “Reevaluating and maximizing without losing quality,” would prevent 8th and 9th grade students from leaving the district in favor of Upper Cape Tech McGonigle said that it is time to get creative with solutions on increasing enrollment offers eligible students who attend public school from K-12 and graduate from Kalamazoo Public Schools completely free tuition for any in-state McGonigle said she wanted to look into programs like the Kalamazoo project with her peers on the school committee if elected “the decline is unlikely to reverse itself.” She added that she needs to speak to students administrators and hear options before discussing solutions Todd asked the candidates about bullying and how the candidates would address policy changes to support students Souza said policy is one of the best ways to address bullying She added that she is an advocate for reassessing the language of a policy to make sure it is actionable and understandable district-wide commitment to kindness and Falmouth schools participation in No Place for Hate the Anti-Defamation League’s student program She added that her next perspective may not be popular before saying “The school committee is not a place for people to come with their grievances.” While she said that listening and supporting are important roles for the school committee managing case-by-case bullying issues cannot be the school committee’s main priority She said that the school committee should be reaching out to families impacted by bullying in the district and following up on solutions Heylin followed the same thought and noted that a model for appropriate behavior “has to come from the top.” Consequences for bullying need to start at home She said that discipline and sticking to consequences Support from other parents in the community or resources from the school’s adjustment counselors could be valuable assets The candidates were allowed two minutes each for closing remarks “My work on the committee is not done,” Ms She added that she has worked on many large projects in the districts and wants to see the Navigating the Future project through to its conclusion Keefe works as a nurse and is an alumnus of Falmouth Public Schools She has been on the school committee for the past 10 years She said that this will likely be her last campaign During her time on the school committee she has served on the policy subcommittee the student advisory committee and the negotiations committee She is the school committee’s liaison to the Falmouth Education Foundation Keefe is also a parent to students in the district Souza said the committee needs to speak in one Souza has served a 3-year term on the school committee and said this will also be her last campaign the superintendent evaluation subcommittee the student advisory committee and she is the liaison for the wellness committee Heylin made an unusual request in his closing remarks He asked that if he did not earn viewers votes Heylin is seeking a second term on the school committee He is a Falmouth class of 1998 alumni with children who attend school in the district Heylin has a background in communications and is currently earning a doctorate in education at Northeastern University He serves on the budget subcommittee and as a school committee liaison for the health and safety committee and the special education parent advisory council experience in education and managing employees Bogdan is a business owner and former educator with children who attend school in the district volunteers at Teaticket and was named the VIPS volunteer of the year in 2024 “Think about how critical your vote is,” she said McGonigle is a chief revenue officer of a tech startup who has children attending school in the district She is a volunteer at Teaticket and is president of the PTO Scarborough quoted Ruth Bader Ginsberg in her closing remarks But do it in a way that will lead others to join you,” she said Scarborough urged the community to consider the far-reaching impact of education on the community before voting Scarborough is a retired professor of constitutional law at Northeastern University’s School of Law Scarborough also has mediation experience which she said could be useful on the school committee Laura Moynihan speaks during the select board meeting on Monday The plan bringing five affordable homes to 419 Waquoit Highway has gained some predevelopment funding the select board unanimously approved a $25,000 affordable housing fund grant for the Falmouth Housing Trust That money helps the trust in its early stages of bringing homes to 1.1 acres in East Falmouth 3.8-acre parcel that The 300 Committee purchased The land is divided into 1.1 acres dedicated to affordable housing and 2.7 acres dedicated to open space managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve The plan includes two homes for households at up to 80 percent area median income (AMI) one home for households at up to 100 percent AMI and two homes at up to 120 percent AMI The trust expects to complete construction of the homes in December closing out of the project completely by the beginning of 2026 The select board voted to transfer the entertainment and food service license for the former Silver Lounge in North Falmouth to Kathryn A told the select board of The Daily Brew’s plans to move into the new space where it will have more space for dining and expand its current offerings The new owners plan to offer light fare like coffee breakfast and lunch—as they have done at The Daily Brew—and intend to bring indoor entertainment to the mix Klauer said summertime entertainment could turn out to be a common occurrence at the new establishment the business plans to restrict the entertainment to its morning business hours The select board unanimously approved entertainment and food service licenses for The Daily Brew are scheduled to be back before the board on Monday May 5 requesting an all alcohol license for the property The select board approved the ballot for the May 20 town-wide election which includes races for select board and school committee along with two questions One nonbinding question gauges public support for seeking an end to Holtec’s alleged evaporation of nuclear wastewater at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth The other asks voters to weigh a Proposition 2½ override to fund the first phase of the Great Pond Sewer Project The select board also voted to allow the town to remove seven trees that either pose a threat to traffic safety or were disrupted by construction The 300 Committee requested that a pine tree and a red oak tree be removed on Quaker Road opposite Highland Avenue in anticipation of a prospective parking lot The town engineer deemed those trees unsafe for the sight line of exiting vehicles Goldstone requested that the town’s plan to plant one tree for each removed tree be doubled five little-leaf linden trees will be removed near the new senior affordable housing complex at the corner of Scranton Avenue and Main Street after their root systems were damaged during work done at that intersection Pearson said the town will replace those trees with smaller Goldstone also requested that the five linden trees be planted elsewhere She said those trees are important habitat and provide natural resources to the ecosystem The select board unanimously approved both tree removal projects (WJAR) — Falmouth police said they collected 478 nails found on streets and driveways on Friday an officer patrolling John Parker Road observed nails lining the roadway at around 2 a.m Officers checked the area on foot and found more nails on Clark Street Old Barnstable Road and Prince Harry Drive Police said some nails were found positioned under vehicle tires on driveways Falmouth police officers and Department of Public Works found 478 nails in total Police ask anyone with information or camera footage in connection with this incident to contact Falmouth police The Falmouth Navigators showcased their prowess on the baseball field Tuesday afternoon securing a decisive 10-0 victory over Kennebunk Josh Polchies hit an RBI single to center field allowing Thomas Healey to score and extend the lead to 3-0 hitting a powerful shot deep to right-center field which sailed over the outfielder's head and brought Polchies home ultimately rolling to a commanding 10-0 win Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Howard Coughlin who left us far too soon at the age of 29 on April 25 Patrick’s greatest pride and blessing in life was his family They were the loves of his life - his passion and his peace - and his passing leaves an irreplaceable void in their lives These moments fully define who he was as a husband Patrick is survived by his loving parents Bruce and Cherie Coughlin of Falmouth a true gift from God and one of the greatest joys of their lives Patrick shared an unbreakable bond with his siblings: his brother and his sister Abigail Dennehy and her husband Patrick - all of Hingham “Uncle Pat” adored his time with his four nieces and nephews - Declan and Clara Dennehy MA and grew up in North Attleboro and Medway Patrick’s deeply loving character combined with his kind and confident spirit was cultivated through his education at Fay School and Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he earned his degree in Marine Transportation he developed his most cherished lifelong friendships Words cannot describe the profound impact Patrick had on his friend’s lives - and them on his Their love for each other stands as a model for all Patrick had an incredible passion for the ocean which he was able to cultivate as a sailor and instructor in Falmouth His summers in Falmouth provided some of his favorite childhood memories He was known as one of the most rugged cooks at the Clam Shack while working alongside his siblings Patrick was a diehard Boston Bruins fan and enjoyed his season tickets and going to the games (even though he vehemently disagreed with most of management’s recent decisions - i.e Patrick brought a creative spirit to everything in his life Patrick had a strong faith in God that was the center of his life Patrick was born to change the world and he did and friendships will continue to be shown through his wife Patrick may have passed from this bodily world but his life and spirit live on in every person that he has touched Patrick was the perfect illustration of what a husband and friend should be and he will be missed dearly Patrick now resides with the Lord in heaven and Melissa is comforted in knowing that Patrick is united with their baby that they recently lost to miscarriage Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday 4/30/2025 from 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday 5/1/2025 at 11 AM at South Shore Baptist Church Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences Patrick’s loving friend’s have put together a GoFundMe to support his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Maeve, during this tragic time. Patrick Coughlin GoFundMe Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Cutter Financial Group’s office is on the Davis Straits section of Main Street A jury in federal court this week found in favor of Falmouth investment adviser Jeffrey T Cutter on two charge and against him on one other charge brought against him by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) president of Cutter Financial Group on Davis Straits failed to disclose certain commissions and conflicts of interest to his prospective and active clients a violation of Section 206(2) of the Investment Advisers Act The SEC specifically noted that clients not adequately informed about those commissions were current or future retirees Cutter of claims alleging he intentionally defrauded clients or failed to implement adequate compliance policies and procedures which is a US government agency that regulates the securities industry to protect investors promote fair and efficient markets and prevent fraud Cutter reaped at least $9,340,302 between 2014 and 2022 in commissions from the sale of 580 annuities The SEC claimed a portion of that commission amount was undisclosed said the SEC alleged only seven of those sales were undisclosed The trial in the United States District Court in Boston started Monday called the outcome a victory and said the charges should never have been filed the jury found what we have been saying for more than four years: that we did not intentionally or recklessly defraud any clients,” the statement reads “The jury also found that we complied with applicable SEC rules about compliance policies and procedures These are claims that should never have been brought in the first place It is very difficult for a small business to stand up to federal government regulators and prevail The statement goes on to say that the SEC did not argue that Mr Cutter’s actions led to the loss of clients’ money the SEC’s acting director of its division of enforcement touted the SEC’s victory on the one verdict it won in the case “We are pleased with the jury verdict holding Jeffrey Cutter and Cutter Financial Group LLC accountable for breaching their fiduciary duties to their clients,” Mr “As the hard work of the SEC team demonstrates we will continue to hold investment advisers responsible when they engage in wrongdoing.” The seven-day trial saw five hours of jury testimony Cutter’s and the SEC’s lawyers examined 19 people one of the investigators with the SEC that built the case against Mr the daughter of a former prospective client of Mr Cutter’s financial group will continue its business as it “remains focused on helping individuals and families make well-informed financial decisions with professionalism and care,” the group’s statement reads In response to being asked whether the group will appeal the decision Mr Roffman said no decision has been made yet Any penalty on the lone count the SEC won is not expected until mid- to late summer FALMOUTH, Ky. — After his arrest for trespassing former Falmouth mayor Sebastian Ernst is denying the city's allegations that he threatened city employees or caused disturbances the city said Ernst first "engaged in behavior that escalated into threats directed at city employees" while at the Falmouth Police Department on Monday The release does not state what the threats or behavior were related to The city said Ernst was told he could not enter or remain on any properties owned by the city water and maintenance facilities and city hall a police report says Ernst was waiting outside of council chambers at the city building later that day The report says an officer asked Ernst if he had been issued a trespassing warning earlier in the day Ernst acknowledged speaking with Police Chief Marty Hart and Sergeant Ken Hall earlier that day but denied that he was given a trespassing warning The police report says an officer asked Ernst to leave city property but he refused and then asked for the city attorney to intervene The report states both the city and county attorneys "declined to pursue criminal trespass charges citing that the meeting was considered public Hart said the Chief Attorney for the Kentucky League of Cities "affirmed that a charge of criminal trespass would be supported if the subject violated the issued warning." Learn more about the case in the video below: We reached out to Chief Hart and new Mayor Sabrina Hazen for comment but City of Falmouth employees referred WCPO 9 News to the city's press release of the arrest "I was arrested at a public city council meeting but simply for exercising my right to be there even after both the city and county attorneys instructed them to stand down the brother of State Representative Mark Hart used his authority to silence dissent and discourage public participation No threats or disturbances were caused by myself and the video recording I took of the incident will prove these defamatory statements for what they truly are These tactics have gone unchecked for too long Ernst said his pending court case will clear his name and he also indicated there will be legal action against the city This is not the first time Ernst has had issues with the city. Council members first impeached Ernst, accusing him of acting with misconduct and willful neglect of his duties in office in December 2023. Then, council voted unanimously to remove Ernst as mayor in January 2024 On the day of his arrest, city council appointed Sabrina Hazen to serve the rest of former mayor Luke Price's term after Price announced his resignation earlier this month Hazen was on the council during Ernst's impeachment and removal She wrote at the time of his impeachment that the council "made the tough decision .. to bring charges against him" due to his misconduct Ernst accused the council of corruption and inactivity Hazen said then Ernst had verbally attacked her and that council had been moving forward on some of his ideas Falmouth resident Howard Froelicher was outside the city building Tuesday when officers arrested Ernst He seemed as if there's going to be a lobby for him to be returning to office." Froelicher said he felt Ernst was trying to plead his case to be reinstated as mayor as city council was in a closed-door session "This is a political issue and it's been a political issue," Froelicher said "I'm really concerned about the future and the stability." 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Falmouth began its years-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary with music bell ringing and a lantern lighting ceremony on the library lawn The Concord Minutemen presented a live musical performance accompanied by narration from Falmouth students and community leaders as part of Falmouth's celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution on Sunday Each musical piece was associated with a significant Revolutionary War event from Falmouth’s history Greg Mills describes the use of a pulley used to ring the bell during a history of the First Congregational Church's 1796 Revere Bell during a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at the First Congregational Church on Sunday Guests gather outside the First Congregational Church on Sunday April 27 to hear the Church’s 1796 Revere bell rung executive director of Museums on the Green The lantern ceremony represents the “One if by land two if by sea” that warned colonists of the approaching British troops emphasizing the spirit of resistance and the fight for liberty Jolie Drury reads excerpts from “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow at the First Congregational Church on Sunday as part of the town’s kick-off events to its year-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary The event at the First Congregational Church drew a crowd John Honey points out the receipt signed by Paul Revere on display in the church during a celebration the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at the First Congregational Church on Sunday Wil and Martine Bindler-Desbiens greet visitors in the First Congregational Church on April 27 for a history of the Paul Revere bell The Concord Minutemen were in town to help celebrate with a live musical performance accompanied by narration from Falmouth students and community leaders on the library lawn Reverend Jonathan Drury spoke to a capacity crowd on the enduring legacy of Paul Revere during a celebration the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at the First Congregational Church on Sunday Greg Mills traced the history of the First Congregational Church’s 1796 Revere bell and provided an up-close photo tour of the bell installed in the steeple Santos Spencer celebrate Falmouth’s diverse community with song during Sunday’s ceremony outside the library Falmouth’s event marking the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution on April 27 featured a live musical performance with narration by Falmouth students and community leaders The Concord Minutemen paired each song with a Revolutionary War event from Falmouth’s history as described by the narrators Santos Spencer celebrated Falmouth’s diverse community particularly its vibrant Cape Verdean population The evening ended with a symbolic lantern lighting on library lawn The town will ask the state to conduct a speed study of Curley Boulevard (marked in blue) in North Falmouth The traffic advisory committee has resolved to push for a slower safer speed limit on Curley Boulevard in North Falmouth The short stretch of the road between the North Falmouth Highway rotary and a crosswalk Only when coming onto Curley from the rotary does a driver see a posted speed limit sign; those approaching the rotary do not see a posted speed limit That causes some drivers to exceed the speed limit proponents of a lower speed limit say 45 mph is too fast for this road The traffic advisory committee in its meeting on Monday agreed that Curley’s speed limit should be reduced traffic committee member and Falmouth Police Sergeant Joshua Oliver said “We’re going to…try and hopefully get the state to step in and do a review of the roadway and get that lowered,” Sgt but the state Department of Transportation has held a “speed warrant” on the area—which includes Quaker Road and Nashawena Road—since 1983 That means the state controls the speed limits despite town ownership and the town cannot easily alter the limit like it could for other town roads Some meeting attendees expressed dismay that the state has controlled the speeds of the town-owned road for more than 40 years The topic of Curley Boulevard has been raised in past years the traffic committee decided to ask town engineer James E McLoughlin to contact the state to ask for a speed study on the warranted area State speed studies base a limit decision based on numerous factors including median vehicle speed and proximity to schools The proximity to North Falmouth Elementary—plus the added bike lanes to Curley Boulevard—may help the town’s case there’s a chance [the speed limit] doesn’t change,” he said “I think with the addition of a bike path and the narrower lanes we have a better shot of reducing the speed limit.” “All recent activity the town has completed on this stretch of road and this intersection [with the rotary] has been done to reduce the high speed of traffic,” Mr “And I wonder if the 45-mile-per-hour speed limit sign reduction was just overlooked.” FALMOUTH, Ky. — As the City of Falmouth begins to deal with the aftermath of substantial flooding city officials will also have another job on their hands: finding an interim mayor and a new fire chief In a release the city announced Mayor Luke Price has resigned from his position "I have accepted a position in my personal career that will impact my time as mayor," Price said in a statement it is with a very heavy heart that I have to make a decision for the betterment of my family." Price transferred executive authority to Falmouth Police Chief Marty Hart who will remain the city's leader until the Falmouth City Council appoints a successor "The City of Falmouth extends its sincere gratitude to Mayor Price for his service and dedication to the community and assures residents that city operations will continue without interruption during this transitional period," the city said in its release Hart said the city's day-to-day operations would continue as normal until council could appoint a new mayor "If you've got issues at your house with a flooded basement or utility hook up just call city hall We'll get you in contact with the right people volunteers begin to bounce back from floods as city leadership steps down Price was elected after running unopposed in November. He was previously named interim mayor in January 2024 after city council impeached former mayor Sebastian Ernst We were there when the council served Ernst impeachment papers, accusing him of acting with misconduct and willfully neglecting his duties in office who had served on council for years and was a lifelong Falmouth resident was selected to replace him until the November election Price's resignation comes as the city continues to pick up the pieces after flooding from the Licking River forced an evacuation order and some homes submerged in water City council later announced at a special meeting Tuesday evening that Fire Chief John Lucas had also written to council announcing his retirement Councilwoman Joyce Carson said the chief had cited family health issues as a reason for stepping down Brandon Norman spent much of Tuesday returning historic items like military medals to the American Union Post 109 where he's a service officer "We came in the next day and waded through the water to get the sump pump back on Over on Maple Avenue, the donation center we reported on yesterday accepted a flurry of donations from Harris Memorial Hospital Dollar Tree and a lot of individual donations for people in Pendleton County Volunteer Lisa Wiggins said the donations were getting picked up almost as soon as they were dropped off "I'm going to say we're seeing probably 100 150 people that have come through today with it," she said Volunteers with Jus Burgers from Madisonville made the four-hour trip to Falmouth to hand out free hot meals from their food truck Owner Laquite Swaney said the World Central Kitchen had recruited them to help "I just want them to know that there are people out there that care for them Wiggins said the donation center would be open again Wednesday from 8:00 a.m Falmouth Council planned to call a special meeting Monday April 14 to discuss the vacancies at mayor and fire chief The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course The creation of the FRR At-Home Edition allows you to experience Falmouth from your hometown You can walk or run 7 miles in 7 days beginning August 10th Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer for the Parkinson's Foundation & raise your voice while raising awareness? Come out and cheer on our incredible athletes! Learn more and apply at Parkinson.org/ChampionsCheer If you have questions, send us an email at Run4PD@Parkinson.org. For more information about the race itself, visit the Falmouth Road Race Homepage resources and community initiatives — straight to your inbox The Parkinson's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization