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 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 A strip of upturned nails was found on John Parker Road in East Falmouth Police have released no new information regarding the nearly 500 nails found embedded point-up on East Falmouth roads early last Friday morning Some of their nails had their heads pressed into tar patches creating spike strips ready to impale the tires of cars passing by Others were found pressed beneath the tires of cars parked in residential driveways After finding the first batch while on patrol on John Parker Road Old Barnstable Road and Prince Henry Drive The Falmouth Police Department asks that anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Patrol Officer Cooper Chapman Police declined to provide more information about the incident when questioned later in the week “At this time the nails incident remains under investigation,” said Sgt “We are still encouraging people to contact Falmouth Police Department with any additional information.” 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 Enjoy the perfect Cape Cod day from your deck watching the sun rise over one of the cleanest spring-fed ponds on the Cape The walk-out lower level features a second kitchen and large family room with direct access to the expansive lawn and pond making both indoor and outdoor entertaining a breeze Treat your guests to s’mores around the fire pit and relax in the hot tub This custom-built home from 2017 boasts meticulous structural details it offers first-floor living and ample space for company A two-car garage and lower-level workshop provide plenty of storage Buyers/buyers agents to verify all information contained herein 2-bath ranch is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in East Falmouth enjoy easy one-floor living with a sun-filled living room featuring a cozy fireplace and a bright eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances The primary bedroom offers its own full bath while two additional bedrooms share a second full bath–perfect for family or guests A full basement provides great storage or potential for expansion Step outside to an oversized deck and fully fenced backyard–ideal for summer barbecues Whether you’re looking for year-round living Welcome to this charming Cape-style home nestled in the desirable Coonamessett Crossing neighborhood The open floor plan features hardwood floors in the living and dining areas flowing into a sun-filled sitting room with new hardwood floors and French doors Enjoy new carpeting upstairs and new hardwood on the stairs The main floor includes a bedroom and full bath Located in the North Falmouth Elementary School District and beaches this home is a perfect year-round residence or Cape Cod retreat Welcome to this charming 1,900-square-foot ranch perfectly situated to enjoy the best of Falmouth and Mashpee including a master suite with its own private bathroom The convenience of a first-floor laundry and central air conditioning increases the ease of living.The property sits on a generous one-acre lot providing ample space for outdoor activities with plenty of room for get-togethers or to enjoy the space to yourself A two-car garage offers plenty of storage and parking and a covered front porch where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings While the house does need some exterior work and interior updates it presents a fantastic opportunity to customize and make it your own.Located in an ideal spot you’ll have easy access to the charming villages of Falmouth you’re just a short drive away from Mashpee offering even more amenities and recreational options.Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own a home in a prime location with so much potential completely turnkey custom ranch nestled in one of Falmouth’s most desirable neighborhoods 1.5-bath home showcases a gourmet kitchen with a stunning center island A whole-house generator provides year-round peace of mind private backyard — perfect for barbecues or simply relaxing with family and friends This property includes deeded access to Great Pond offering endless opportunities for fishing the property also comes with access to two private neighborhood tennis and pickleball courts Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence this home delivers the ideal combination of comfort and coastal lifestyle — all just moments from the attractions and amenities that make Falmouth such a special place to call home only minutes to everything you would hope for on Cape Cod…beaches downtown Falmouth and boats to the Vineyard This one level living condominium features 2 bedrooms and 1 baths with high efficiency heating & A/C The open concept eat-in kitchen includes granite countertops laundry hook up and luxury vinyl flooring throughout Step outside your sliding glass doors to a private patio that is great for summer cookouts The full basement provides ample storage space with bulkhead access only Reserve now so you can make your personal choice in countertops Welcome to Seacoast Shores!This charming Cape style home offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living and an open concept living room that flows seamlessly into the dining and living area which provides access to the rear deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing The sun filled kitchen offers wonderful space for entertaining you’ll find two additional bedrooms and another full bath The finished lower level offers a versatile office/bonus room with a full bath and direct access to the fenced backyard Warm weather comfort provided by mini split for living areas Nestled in the desirable Seacoast Shores neighborhood this well-maintained home is move-in ready Enjoy deeded access to scenic waterways and a vibrant coastal community with a private beach–ideal for embracing the Cape Cod lifestyle Embrace the coastal lifestyle in this stunning contemporary waterfront estate available for only the second time since it was built Set out from your private deepwater-access dock with electric boat lift and jetski winch Lounge by the inground gunite pool in the attached pool house complete with a wet bar for effortless entertaining Host unforgettable gatherings on the expansive patio under the 40×20 event canopy This remarkable property effortlessly adapts to your lifestyle — offering both a peaceful oasis of tranquility for quiet moments by the shore and a resort-like wonderland designed to entertain extended family and friends in style walk-out lower level features a media room and potential accessory studio suite ideal for guests or additional living space or investment property — this rare coastal gem is waterfront living at its best 37 Pontes Avenue offers a wonderful opportunity to move right into a home that has completed a tremendous renovation from inside out Overlooking beautiful cranberry bogs with a path across the street to hike around ice-skating in the winter months & witness the flooding of the bogs in the fall Most notable is the modern kitchen designed with a bank of windows allowing in all the sunshine & bog views with space for multiple people to prepare meals at the same time The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances granite counters & open flow to the living room allowing for easy congregating Outside the kitchen is a paved patio for additional entertaining The primary level also includes three bedrooms contiguous hardwoods & an abundance of recessed lighting The lower level is sundrenched with full sized windows a spacious bonus room & second full bathroom The egress outdoors from this space is through the one car garage The home has been updated with a heat pump hydro air system with propane gas back up A three-bedroom septic system was installed as part of the complete renovation Sought after South of Rt 28 Maravistsa location Just a short distance to both Bristol Beach Falmouth Heights Beach and neighborhood boat launch with access to Great Bay Beautifully updated and being sold furnished ready to move in to start enjoying your Summer of 2025 lovely appointed living room with gas fireplace glass sliding door allows convenient access to spacious patio perfect for entertaining family & friends in your very private fenced backyard Design allows for plenty of space for company with 2 bedrooms & full bath on the 1st level second level has a spacious loft area plus your primary suite with double closets full bath ,charming balcony overlooks the landscaped yard complete with large storage shed Lower level has laundry area & cedar closet Plenty of parking with paved driveway & gravel area out front Buyer to assume balance of the sewer betterment approximately $10,000 Included on the property tax bill as a special assessment of $435.13 With a $100,000 state grant in pocket, Falmouth is set to begin the planning and design for a new East Falmouth Library branch That process will be guided by an advisory committee which the Select Board agreed to form after the library was awarded the grant through the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program That funding will augment $150,000 already set aside by the 2024 town meeting vote marking the start of the project to replace the current library at 310 East Falmouth Highway with a new building Falmouth Library Director Brian Stokes said an application for the state funding was submitted last May and the award was announced a few weeks ago "We were thrilled when we were notified that we got it," he said Falmouth was one of 15 out of 22 municipalities to get one The town previously identified both the current site and the Emerald House property at 67 Davisville Road next to East Falmouth Elementary as potential locations for a new building is "to (demolish) the current library and build new in its place." The goal is to complete the planning and design phase by the end of 2025, as required by the state library commission. the Falmouth Public Library has a main library at 300 Main St The existing East Falmouth branch has numerous problems including a lack of space and a problematic "There are a lot of expenses there just to fix what needs to be fixed," he said. The building does not comply with the standards of the Americans With Disabilities Act and isn't structurally set up to allow for alterations to make it compliant "The building itself was originally constructed in the '60s as a residential home It was sold to the town and opened as a public library branch in the early '70s and has been operating as a library since then," Stokes said There's just a number of things about it that are not ideal for a public library." A building assessment in November 2023 found that just taking care of the immediate problems would cost about $2.4 million and would do little to make up for the lack of meeting rooms and usable space for the collection and library programs "When we did a survey of East Falmouth branch users one of the most common requests we got was some sort of meeting space in the library," Stokes said The advisory committee will play a key role including issuing requests for proposals for an owner’s project manager and architect and making recommendations to the Library Board of Trustees and Select Board on the building's design and where to build Members will be appointed by the Select Board which is seeking people who have expertise in areas such as building design At least one member of the Library Board of Trustees will serve on the committee The committee will also solicit opinions from residents The group will also submit recommendations to the town manager regarding owner’s project manager and architect selection and to the Library Board of Trustees and Select Board regarding site selection and design The deadline to submit applications to be considered for appointment to the advisory committee is Friday Interested residents should visit the town website at https://www.falmouthma.gov/, click on "Boards and Committees," then "Committee Vacancies," and then the committee application link Print and fill out the application and then either mail it to the Select Board Heather McCarron writes about climate change in addition to news and features in Barnstable and Brewster 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.     Located in the Shorewood seaside community with access to 3 right of ways to the water and deep water access to Vineyard Sound is this 2 bedroom/1 bath Ranch within a short stroll to the association beach Living room with slate floor and built-in window seat that opens into the cathedral sunroom with dining area and slider to the back yard & access to the shed for extra storage Cathedral full bath with skylight & laundry Many recent improvements including; windows All parties to verify the information contained herein Two leaders at a new police academy in Falmouth have been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct East Falmouth Police Academy Director Christopher J Dunne was Falmouth police chief from 2013 to 2023 The state Municipal Police Training Committee began probing "concerns regarding inappropriate conduct by academy staff" at the East Falmouth academy on Feb according to a March 3 letter from leaders of the committee to police chiefs The academy is at 71 Technology Park Drive The school offers entry-level training for police officers veteran officer in-service and specialized training programs All staff instructors were temporarily replaced on Feb The Municipal Police Training Committee is conducting "a thorough review of procedures and practices to ensure that all activities have a direct nexus to a specific learning objective," according to the letter The letter did not include specific information about the allegations "We take any allegations of misconduct seriously and are fully committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation," the letter from Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Rick Rathbun and Deputy Executive Director Amy Fanikos states harassment or misconduct is unequivocally unacceptable and goes against our core values of integrity Zane Razzaq writes about housing and real estate. Reach her at zrazzaq@capecodonline.com. Follow her on X @zanerazz 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.       The state’s Municipal Police Training Committee which runs the academy and six others across the state Officials did not detail the allegations but alluded to possible hazing In a letter to local police chiefs Officials said the allegations came to light when police departments raised concerns about their own student officers Students must be 21 years of age and employed or sponsored by a police department or through the University of Massachusetts to qualify for full-time police academies operated by the Municipal Police Training Committee classes will be taught by instructors from other academies The East Falmouth Police Academy opened earlier this year This story is a production of the New England News Collaborative. 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Three people were hurt in a crash on East Falmouth Highway One of the drivers was transported by ambulance to St Luke’s Trauma Center in New Bedford with serious injuries Another driver was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition A juvenile passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Falmouth Hospital East Falmouth Highway was closed for approximately four hours while first responders worked at the scene The Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council’s Crash Reconstruction Team and the Barnstable County Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to assist with the investigation A preliminary investigation suggests that the at-fault driver crossed the median into the opposite lane striking one car and colliding head-on with another another person came to the Falmouth Police Department to report their involvement in the crash They indicated that the suspected vehicle initially sideswiped their car before crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with the other two cars This update brought the total number of cars struck to three FALMOUTH — Several parents asked for Falmouth Public Schools Superintendent Lori Duerr's resignation during the School Committee meeting on Tuesday Jennifer McCarthy, a parent who has children at East Falmouth Elementary, said the elementary schools — aside from North Falmouth Elementary ― are in crisis "It's time for the superintendent to resign I really don’t see another option," said McCarthy during the meeting A handful of parents attended the meeting to voice concerns about what they call inequities between the four Falmouth elementary schools: North Falmouth, East Falmouth, Mullen-Hall and Teaticket Elementary School a parent to children at East Falmouth Elementary said she is looking for "clear communication and transparency." Others mentioned uncertainty about children's education and bullying at school "From classroom resources to extracurricular opportunities to student support and overall school climate the disparities are undeniable," said McGonigle Duerr didn't respond to public comment and didn't immediately return the Times' request for comment. She was hired in 2018 she was an assistant superintendent in the Colonial School District in Delaware Falmouth School District has 2,866 students from prekindergarten to high school What are the issues at play?During the meeting former School Committee member Bill Dorfner also asked for Duerr's resignation Duerr has failed to provide well-thought-out and well-communicated plans for the school system "Parents have been left with uncertainty about their children’s education," he told the board "And you as committee members have been left listening to the concerns and frustration from parents and community members." Dorfner told the Times on Wednesday that he was a School Committee member from 2021 to 2024 He didn't run again due to work and family obligations A plan to merge two elementary schoolsDuring the meeting, several parents referred to "Navigating the Future Together," a set of proposals created to focus on challenges like early childhood education The plan originally included converting Teaticket Elementary School into an early learning center and merging Teaticket students into East Falmouth Elementary Responding to public backlash, Duerr announced on Oct. 28 that she would pause any district changes until after the 2025-2026 school year. Duerr also approved a needs assessment study, which is being conducted by the New England School Development council. proposals can't be built on the district's foundation "Addressing inequity is a moral obligation and critical necessity for ensuring long term success," said McCarthy "Before we act on a recommendation list or tackle building renovations prioritize fairness resources and support." Parents also say bullying is ongoing at East FalmouthDuring the meeting Julie Immelt Whelden said her son was assaulted by a group of three children at East Falmouth Elementary "My son was being pushed around and was lifted up and thrown down," said Immelt Whelden Immelt said she watched her son running backwards kicking at one student to protect himself and to try to get away Immelt Whelden alleges that there was no teacher or staff intervention "The school resource officer took over three weeks to even make a report which once I received was a joke and inconsistent of what happened," said Immelt Whelden Immelt Whelden ultimately decided to move her son to North Falmouth Elementary 'So drastically different'"Why is North so extremely different than East Why are our school so drastically different?" said Immelt Whelden "I'm extremely disappointed in Falmouth school administration and how they have let things get so bad Autumn Rottler alleged her seven-year-old son was bullied and assaulted on Sept 18 during recess at East Falmouth Elementary The school administration hasn't documented the incidents "There were no real consequences for the bully," said Rottler "There has been zero accountability from the administration." it's up to the administration to make inclusive and comprehensive change should not be determined by the luck of their geographical climate," said McGonigle "Every child in the district is an asset." 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East Falmouth Elementary Principal Kelty E Kelley announced her resignation via email to East Falmouth Elementary School families on Wednesday “It is with a mix of emotions that I write to share with you that I have made the difficult decision to resign as Principal of East Falmouth effective December 20 “I have been deeply inspired by the incredible students and staff who make this community so special.” “I will miss the daily interactions and the opportunity to see our students grow I have every faith in the amazing educators and staff at East and know that our students will continue to be well-supported and cared for as they move forward,” her email continued “I want to thank you for the privilege of being a part of your children’s educational journey I will always carry the memories of our shared successes and moments of growth with me.” Kelley has been with the district for just over a year following the retirement of principal Paul Goodhind in 2023 O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center in Franklin for nine years In what has been a turbulent semester for Falmouth families following the proposals for school changes and an early childhood learning center changes in administration add another challenge for the district to field Kelley’s email was followed quickly by an email from Superintendent Lori S who acknowledged that “hearing news that your principal resigned in the middle of the year can be very unsettling,” Duerr said she is working on a plan for the interim and she will be posting for a permanent principal this week She added that more information will be shared when it is available Here are Falmouth's 10 most-read stories of the year on capenews.net The search has begin for a new principal at the East Falmouth Elementary School after Kelty E Car crashes into building at 424 East Falmouth Highway Falmouth Fire & Rescue arrived at 424 East Falmouth Highway for a car that had driven into the doorway of a commercial building around 12 PM A building inspector was called to the scene to check the state of the building The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program has awarded the town $100,000 to start planning and design work on a new East Falmouth Library building The existing East Falmouth Highway library branch has been plagued with structural and maintenance issues over the years The building was originally built as a family home and the floors have been strained under the heavy book shelves “This is the first step toward constructing a library that will serve the village of East Falmouth and the wider Falmouth community for generations to come,” Library Director Brian Stokes wrote in an email to the Enterprise “It is truly an exciting moment for Falmouth Public Library the Town of Falmouth and for library services on the Upper Cape.” The funding will go side-by-side with approved funds from April’s Town Meeting in which voters endorsed as much as $150,000 to be used toward planning and design hire an owner’s project manager and an architect Those people will come together and begin planning what the future building will look like Though the specifics are not set and will not be for some months Stokes said he is hoping to ensure the new building has a meeting room for municipal groups and library programs He said he wants the new building to retain the Cape Cod charm of the current structure adaptability and flexibility are two major goals he has for the new building The grant approval is the beginning of a long process Falmouth was wait-listed for actual construction funding and could fund roughly 45 to 50 percent of construction costs “It’s a great opportunity because essentially you’re looking at a little less than half the cost of a new library getting covered by the state,” Mr The current structure is in significant disrepair and would cost about $3.6 million just to bring it to code That number does not include any improvements to the branch’s usability—like a meeting room or more 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or a peaceful escape with loved ones Located minutes to Falmouth’s dining The director of the East Falmouth Police Training Academy and its coordinator have been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct by academy instructors The Municipal Police Training Committee started its investigation on February 26, "to identify specific information related to alleged incidents of misconduct by academy staff and instructors," MPTC Executive Director Rick Rathbun wrote in a letter to police chiefs The academy is run by the state and provides basic training to new police officers in Massachusetts Click here for the full story via CBS Boston CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective