this captivating waterfront property offers a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort three bathroom home has had recent updates while preserving its original charm and character you’ll find ample space thoughtfully laid out across two levels The recent updates integrate with the original features Multiple rooms throughout the house are strategically positioned to capture the ”views to die for” across the sparkling waters of Lewis Bay The five well-proportioned bedrooms offer comfortable retreats for family and guests likely retain a touch of the home’s original character.Outside a reasonably sized yard provides a perfect balance for enjoying outdoor activities without requiring excessive maintenance perhaps with a morning coffee or an evening cocktail completely immersed in the stunning waterfront panorama It’s the ideal spot for entertaining and soaking in the beauty of your surroundings Buyer to verify all measurements and information This charming three-bedroom cottage in West Yarmouth is close to the beach and offers a comfortable and spacious yard to enjoy “Really fantastic,” is how Jessica Larsen of Keller Williams Realty Cape Cod & Colonial Partners describes the property “This represents a great opportunity for someone to potentially renovate and make into a seasonal residence or year-round.” the house features three bedrooms and one bathroom within 1,005 square feet of living space The cozy living room with its vaulted ceiling and fireplace make for an inviting area with lots of light thanks to numerous windows Take a step out of the sliding glass doors on the left and you’re greeted by a spacious deck and a relaxing sprawling yard that comes with an outdoor shower The deck is perfect for grilling or for just reading a book while you enjoy some fresh air a simple yet warm kitchen awaits with three bright and welcoming bedrooms close by It is less than two miles from beautiful Seagull Beach “People who love a sunrise will love it,” added Larsen Plenty of shopping is also nearby on Route 28 If you’re looking for a quiet and cozy house with renovation potential or something that is ready to live in as-is—and gives you three bedrooms for under $500,000—you’d be doing yourself a favor to check out this offering House details for 47 Mattakese Road in West Yarmouth Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Top hats were in fashion and people connected through telegrams rather than texts And the need for family and friends to come together Planning your funeral in advance means your family won’t have to when the time comes >>LEARN MORE Services that honor the individual and provide peace of mind for families >>SEE OUR SERVICES Unparalleled care at every step with unique and personalized memorial services >>SEE OUR SERVICES Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - East Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Marstons Mills Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Martha’s Vineyard Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth © Chapman Funerals & CremationsSupported by SRS Computing Your browser may not work with certain site. 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Small Elementary School in West Yarmouth is showing its age and limitations for contemporary educational needs A walk around of the school on Higgins Crowell Road on April 4 with officials highlighted problems — leaking roofs previous flooding from the parking lot into the electrical units aging furnaces and no gathering space large enough for the whole school These were some of the defects school officials pointed out in the rambling school built around an enclosed courtyard The school currently has 305 pre-K to Grade 3 pupils as well as the town’s only integrated pre-school and special autism classes “We’re trying to limp things along,” Superintendent of Schools Marc Smith said on the tour as he and Facilities Director Steve Faucher pointed out many temporary fixes to stop leaks throughout the building White sheets hang from the ceilings in the halls and classrooms that Faucher calls “rain catchers” and some roofs have a temporary polymer coating “The big problem is water penetration,” Faucher said The many angles of the roof are also part of the problem “We can’t let the problem get worse,” Smith added The school district has requested $100,000 for more roofing repairs in the capital expense article of the April 29 Yarmouth town meeting warrant The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District was invited in December to enter an eligibility period with the Massachusetts School Building Authority the first step in a highly competitive process to obtain state funding called the Core program for new schools It was the district’s ninth attempt for the program The 270-day period to fulfill all the agency’s requirements began April 1 and must be completed by the end of the year The requirements include establishing a building committee that should be approved by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee on May 5 as well as many other documents to back up the need for the state funds The fall town meeting must also approve monies for a feasibility study and design that could cost from $700,000 to $1 million School Committee Chair Tomas Tolentino said earlier The state school building authority decides whether to approve a renovation or an entire new building M.E. Small Principal Carol Mahedy has worked for the school district for 32 years and served as school principal for four years she walked the long hallways proudly pointing out student artwork and introducing teachers several who had attended the school as children Adrian Bogle was one of those who remembered his fourth-grade classroom Now he teaches 23 second-graders in one of the most crowded classrooms along with English Language teacher Christine Ciavarra Seventeen of the students in the class are English language learners “They get incredible results,” Mahedy said of the co-teachers Small are currently English language learners In the eligibility application to the state Small School’s two classrooms for students with autism and three pre-school classrooms with students of varying learning abilities  “We have the most vulnerable students in the worst facility,” he said The school was built on the open classrooms concept popular in the 1960s but the folding paper-thin walls between the rooms have long been sealed Exterior doors in every classroom are no longer good for security reasons The courtyard in the middle of the school first had animals such as sheep and chickens the courtyard is now with little grass and a large clump of overgrown pine trees Faucher also noted that the courtyard has no access to the outside of the building so mowers have to enter through the building Second-grade teacher Bogle showed floor tiles that popped up from water leakage A classroom for kindergarten teacher Susannah Criser had to be vacated in February because of a leaking ceiling Having two parking lots also causes a loss of instructional time at the end of the day when buses and parents line up to pick up the students “I love this school.” She greeted many students by name as they entered the cafeteria to pick up their bagged breakfasts The school received a state award last year for serving breakfast daily to 85 percent of its students The school's name honors the second-grade teacher and principal Marguerite E who worked in the Yarmouth schools for 44 years and whose photo is at the front entrance Susan Vaughn writes about transportation and other local community issues affecting Cape Cod residents and visitors She can be reached at smharris@gannett.com 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.       Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at his home on Cape Cod with his devoted wife he was the only child of the late William J and grew up in a house across from the duck pond on South Pleasant Street an ideal location for a boy who liked to fish and explore the woods Before graduating from high school and without telling his parents Tom and his best friend enlisted in the U.S He was stationed in San Diego and served aboard the USS Pine Island Tom spoke fondly and often of his transformative experiences in the Navy Tom was a proud member of Boston Pipefitters Local 537 for 63 years and worked on many of Boston’s most well-known institutions Mass General Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear It was while he was in training to become a pipefitter that he spotted a pretty redhead on the Greenbush express train from Boston to Hingham That was the start of a romance that lasted 67 years.  including many years at their cottage on Prudence Island and on treasured trips to Ireland and Bermuda they would faithfully make the daily one-mile drive to Lewis Bay to watch the ferries come and go from Hyannis watch the birds and squirrels at the feeder outside his window on Clover Road Tom is survived by three daughters: Kathleen Kelley of Medford; Susan Leighton and her husband of Beverly; and Christine O’Brien of Manchester He is also survived by many nieces and nephews he was grateful to grow up with many cousins donations may be made to the Cape & Island's Veterans Outreach Center 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 Coastal Cape Escape in West Yarmouth – Just Half a Mile to the Beach!Nestled south of Route 28 in a prime West Yarmouth location this charming 4-bedroom Cape is your perfect seaside retreat Just steps from scenic Mill Creek and only 0.5 miles to warm Nantucket Sound beaches.Built by Nickerson Homes with solid 2×6 construction this home offers a versatile floor plan featuring a first-floor bedroom and full bath and there’s room for a dining table too!Upstairs you’ll find three additional bedrooms and another full bath and an attached one-car garage.This gem is being sold as is and awaits your personal touch Natural gas available at the street for easy upgrade and more – this is your chance to own a slice of Cape Cod No one was injured Wednesday when someone fired a bullet through the window of a home on Camp Street in West Yarmouth according to a statement from Yarmouth police Officers went to theh ome after a woman heard glass shattering in another room at around 6 p.m. She discovered a bullet on a couch in that room The Yarmouth Fire Department also sent a crew to the home No one was in the room where the bullet entered the home according to Yarmouth Patrol Officer Nicholas Giammarco Police determined the people in the home were targeted; it was an isolated incident There is currently no information about a suspect or location of a suspect Desiree Nikfardjam is a reporter covering breaking and trending news She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism You can reach her at DNikfardjam@gannett.com Immaculate and beautiful townhouse style condo in desirable Foxwood II condominiums Two bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms with over 1100 square feet of living space featuring magnificent hardwood floors This unit backs up to woodlands and is situated on a cul de sac in the back of the association The unit’s placement adds additional privacy The central location to all the Cape has to offer is a big draw notes: pet policy allows cats but not dogs Yarmouth businessman Brian Serpone's latest venture, The Music Room in West Yarmouth has drawn complaints from performers about getting paid and from ticket purchasers about cancelled shows according to interviews conducted by the Times The Music Room opened in 2021 as an 88-seat live performance venue art gallery and recording studio at 541 Main St it was described as a collaboration between mortgage originator Scott Cornella Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist Paul Nelson was another partner involved with bringing The Music Room to life Ticket prices have ranged from $35 to $150 In an interview at the Times office March 26 Peter Larkin of Dennis said he has joined The Music Room as a partner Serpone sought the in-person interview with the Times but did not show up as arranged on March 26 "The people who haven’t been paid are going to be paid," Larkin said "I'm interested in moving this forward and taking care of what is handed to me from the past Mingace said The Music Room is working on paying artists who haven’t been paid and refunding money to ticket holders “We’re working with rescheduling shows for folks that want to use the money for another show and then we’re refunding the balance to anyone who does not want one of those two options or the show’s not being rebooked,” Mingace said In the bankruptcy settlement approved in 2024 Serpone currently must make monthly payments of $3,906.25 or risk penalties including paying the bankruptcy settlement amount of $750,000 in full His construction and renovation company was dissolved by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on June 20 As it stands now, the M&S Service Bureau, a credit agency for Massachusetts Wholesalers, lists Alpha Entertainment Group on its delinquency report to the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has been delinquent with payments for 318 days to wholesalers Colonial Wholesale Beverages Co. Martignetti Companies and Craft Collective licensees can only purchase alcohol from authorized wholesalers or manufacturers executive director of the state commission and manufacturing of alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts Licensees on the delinquency list must pay cash for alcoholic products delivered to them; they cannot get credit or purchase alcohol from liquor stores big box stores or from locations out of state Payments sought, musicians sayIn November journalist Nina Pineda with WABC-TV in New York wrote about a Janis Joplin tribute band trying for months to get paid $2,300 for a sold-out show they gave at The Music Room in July The Janis Joplin Experience lead singer Liza Polizzi said in the news video that she called and emailed the owner and talked with the Yarmouth Police Department It wasn’t until after the newscast aired that Polizzi was put on a payment plan Jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin said he spent four months trying to get paid for a show he gave at The Music Room on Aug but the signature was the letter B inside a circle When Beaudoin asked The Music Room for payment Beaudoin said he called and emailed Serpone and booking agent Bobbi Lewellyn-Harper for months He said he left messages on The Music Room answering machine He sent registered letters to The Music Room and Alpha Entertainment Group’s resident agent address One was returned after two weeks; the other was returned as undeliverable Beaudoin said he then tried to track down Angela Philbrook an attorney listed on forms filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth for Alpha Entertainment Group but her address was the location of a Christian book publisher Beaudoin filed a complaint with the Yarmouth Police Department Sound technician Andy Aldrich said he is still waiting to be paid for work he did at The Music Room in July He said he worked three weekends and was paid for only two Aldrich said he has repeatedly called Serpone and Cornella to no avail He spoke with the Yarmouth Police Department but did not file a complaint “He’s caused me a lot of grief,” Aldrich said in a March 19 telephone interview referring to Serpone Yarmouth Police Detective Stephen Renzi said one formal complaint and three informal complaints have been lodged against The Music Room The formal complaint ended when the performer who lodged it got paid Renzi told a ticket purchaser to pursue a refund through small claims court The two other parties never told Renzi if they wanted to pursue the matter civilly or criminally Cancellations on the website Eleven of 48 upcoming shows at The Music Room have been cancelled according to the venue’s website on April 7 Tom Rush posted on his Facebook page that he cancelled two March shows because “the venue has defaulted on all their obligations.”   A post on the Eddie Japan Facebook page announced cancellations of two June shows due to “...ongoing managerial issues at the venue,” adding “we feel it’s in the best interest of everyone involved to step away.” Frontman David Santos declined to offer any additional information beyond the Facebook post “We’ve had shows cancelled before,” Mingace said in the March 26 interview at the Times office what the artists are telling us is that someone is purposely trying to cancel the shows We’re going to have an investigator come in and investigate.”   New Hampshire resident Dave Adams spent $309 on four tickets to the Eddie Japan show scheduled for June His credit card was charged but he said never received tickets or an email response from The Music Room as confirmation that he'd bought tickets he said he couldn't leave messages because the mailbox was always full He received no responses to emails requesting information With no record of his purchase besides a charge that doesn't list The Music Room or a ticket agency “When you can’t get a hold of someone and there’s a pattern it just doesn’t feel very good,” Adams said on a telephone call March 29 Three complaints on the Better Business Bureau website as of April 2 are from customers who sought refunds for cancelled or rescheduled shows “we have a no-refund policy for all ticket purchases.”  is that the venue does “honor the ticket for the same seat and same artist in the event of a cancellation or reschedule the ticket holder will be issued credit for any future show or event.”     Denise Coffey writes about business, tourism and issues impacting the Cape’s residents and visitors. Contact her at dcoffey@capecodonline.com 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.  Stunning Cape Cod contemporary on Great Island with a private sandy beach The perfect seaside retreat for entertaining or relaxing this exquisite residence enjoys an unprecedented combination of luxury and natural beauty within an exclusive gated community sweeping views of Nantucket Sound can be seen through oversized windows and glass doors that lead to a spacious wooden deck and infinity-edge pool where summer days can be spent basking in a resort-like setting Unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship are found throughout the interiors with a thoughtful layout that effortlessly flows from an open concept living and dining space to a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a breakfast bar A home office showcasing magnificent millwork and a brilliant mural of constellations on the ceiling is located just off the main living area while a sitting room and secluded en suite guest bedroom complete the main level The primary suite boasts an entire wing on the second floor A well-appointed bedroom suite on the far side of the home provides elegant accommodations for family or guests an elevated and awe-inspiring observation room currently configured as a home office benefits from panoramic ocean vistas with access to a large balcony and a rooftop deck above The ground level features a fourth bedroom and a mudroom leading to an attached two-car garage Association amenities include a private beach Meticulously designed to the highest standards this one-of-a-kind beach home is ready to be enjoyed Jon Tolley has been selling fresh lobsters from his home in West Yarmouth since 1975 and his father did the same for nearly 30 years before that from the same house “I’m 66 and I have been a fisherman my whole life,” Tolley said Yarmouth Building Commissioner Mark Grylls has ordered Tolley to stop selling his lobsters from his home at 23 Iroquois Blvd in West Yarmouth because retail sales in a residential zone are not allowed under zoning regulations “I have to follow the regulations,” he said Wednesday The town received a complaint about Tolley’s sales from a West Yarmouth resident Tolley is seeking to overturn Grylls’ order and will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 10 to allow him to continue selling lobsters from his home “The town is trying to say that no one has sold lobsters in the history of the town,” Tolley said and recalled his father and his grandfather who sold fish from his home in Yarmouth Port from 1930 to 1972 Tolley said he was told at a previous zoning board meeting that his business from his home was grandfathered in but Tolley said neighbors have not complained Jon Tolley in 2021: New right whale protection regs leave Cape fishermen feeling trapped He has a large customer following based on many photos on his website He said he has sold his lobsters to local police town staff and thousands of others and received no complaints except for one in the early 1990s about a sign in front of his house He now puts out a temporary sign for two hours on Route 28 The location of temporary signs must be approved by the building commissioner Grylls said Tolley is not seeking release from the sign regulations 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 town has mostly ignored his pleas to find a new location for the pumping station, Wilson said on Dec. 23 at the bog property. The pumping station will be built close to his family's bogs and agricultural wetlands. Wilson's Fresh From The Vine farm stand — a repurposed cranberry-red RV — is also in jeopardy because the proposed pumping station and shed cover will overlap a parking area he uses Known as pump station No. 2, the structure is planned at 316 Route 28 The bogs at Zero Route 28 have been owned by Mello-Wilson Cranberry Corp Steven and Brian Wilson of West Yarmouth are company officers The two officers are family members of Chris Wilson The farm stand is also on the bog property He has started an online fundraiser to pay an attorney Select Board member Mark Forest referred questions on the town's response to Town Administrator Robert Whritenour and town Department of Public Works Director Jeff Colby Whritenour and Colby were not immediately available Dec In a nonbinding measure in Article 2, residents at a Dec. 9 special town meeting voted to move the planned pumping station away from the Wilsons' bog property some voters said they were concerned that the pumping station could malfunction during extreme weather conditions like flooding Craig Williams of South Yarmouth called the Wilsons' bog a "scenic vista," and said the proposed location of the pump station was the worst possible the town could've chosen During the session Town Attorney Elizabeth Lydon made clear the measure cannot be enforced Town meeting is "essentially the local legislature," but its powers are defined and limited under the law "Town meeting authority does not extend to designing Especially projects that have already been funded," said Lydon "This project has already been designed and approved and town meeting has already appropriated funding for it." Lydon said she provided advice to the town about the petition article at the town's request Colby said that any and all contracts have already been approved for Phase 1 Colby estimated that the change could cost the town roughly $1 million The delay could also impact the town's 0% loan phase and 6.6% debt forgiveness deal it has with the state Town meeting voters in April of 2023 agreed to spend $207.2 million to embark on Phase 1 of a wastewater system There are five proposed pumping stations included in Phase 1 Pumping stations move sewage on its way to a treatment facility at 99 Buck Island Road What are Wilson's concerns about the pump station?Chris Wilson said he is fearful that a natural disaster could damage the system and leak sewage into the bogs He is equally worried that an existing retaining wall — between the bogs and the property where the pumping station is planned — could be damaged or weakened with construction the town is negotiating with Johnson to secure an easement to his property at 316 Route 28 for the pumping station Any structures will be located 10 feet away from the retaining wall The wall will be monitored throughout construction and contractors will be responsible for any damage to existing infrastructure The pumping station will also have vault linings daily operator inspections and multiple backup generators It will also designed to handle peak summer flows and there will be an on-site emergency generator All critical equipment will be elevated three feet above 100-year flood elevation The pumping stations need to be adjacent to low points in the collection system which is why the town had trouble finding locations Town officials considered placing the pump across the street from Wilson's bog but conservation restrictions prevented that option "I am one of the last four (cranberry) growers in this town and as far as I'm concerned the elevations are not going to work," said Chris Wilson Is there an easement?Johnson told the Times on Dec 22 that he has corresponded with the town through email "At this point the towns is talking about me— but not to me," he said He is also worried about the retaining wall Johnson has owned 316 Route 28 for just over a year, he said, but just began running his business Midnight Mail at the site three months ago He said he has growing concerns surrounding the future health of the bog and surrounding wetlands that the town needs some kind of wastewater treatment system Johnson said he's trying to let the dust settle "I want to do what is healthy for the town from a sanitation and sewage standpoint," said Johnson "But before I would ever allow an easement to go in I want to know that everyone is protected." (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Perfect for summer getaways or year-round living 2 full baths and an updated 3 bedroom septic central a/c and an unbeatable location: close to restaurants and Main St Hyannis for shopping and dining Bring your vision and make this Cape gem your own Welcome to this unique opportunity to invest in this 4 residential units and 1 commercial Currently generating $6,475.00/mo in rents with the commercial space still vacant Right on Route 28 where amenities are abundant like mini-golf Close to some of Yarmouth’s popular beaches such as Seagull Beach Five people from Yarmouth and Barnstable have been indicted or arrested and are awaiting further proceedings after a year-long firearm trafficking investigation, according to federal court records and the office of Leah Foley, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts 110 firearms were allegedly discovered during the investigation The firearms are alleged to be tied to a Brazilian transnational criminal organization from West Yarmouth and Kessi Jhonny Firmino Sales All appeared in federal court after their arrests Two of the five are alleged to be in the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcements Enforcement and Removal Operations said "ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our New England neighborhoods.” The defendants are subject to deportation at the end of any sentence they may receive What is Primeiro Comando de Capital?De Souza was indicted on Dec for conspiring to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license from Sept illegally and is alleged to be associated with Primeiro Comando de Capital (PCC) a criminal organization based in Brazil and Latin America Primeiro Comando de Capital is among the largest crime groups in Latin America De Faria was allegedly working with De Souza The date of his arrest was not available in court records A voluntary order of detention was made on Sept De Faria faces charges of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing and distribution of fentanyl between Feb An order of continuance for his case extends to April 14 Ferreira-Peixoto and Nascimiento-Silva were both arrested on Sept and face charges of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license between June 2024 and Sept Ferreira-Peixoto and Nascimiento-Silva allegedly conducted illegal firearms activity during controlled buys in a commercial parking lot in Hyannis the court ordered an extension of time to indict Ferreira-Peixoto and Nascimento-Silva to April 14 Firmino Sales was arrested March 18 and ordered to detention by the court Firmino Sales faces a charge of one alleged count of unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien There was no further information about a next court date Desiree Nikfardjam is a reporter covering breaking and trending news. She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. You can reach her at DNikfardjam@gannett.com 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.    nestled among others in this cozy little free standing cottage condo complex called Bayberry Village is a lovable escape with its delightful shingled exterior Kitchen has a 1-year-old fridge and Kitchen Island a sleeping loft with a new window and ladder A newly installed Water Tank Excellent Board of Directors This is a seasonal complex open from April 1-Nov 1 It’s a fun getaway for a couple with small children A house fire on Christmas Day in West Yarmouth has left an older woman and a young man without a place to live, according to Yarmouth Fire Department the fire department answered a call from a woman occupying a camper on the property at 9 Gill Ave who noticed a fire on the second floor of the home The woman's husband went into the house to rescue the woman from the second floor and the man, who was in the basement. He also tried unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, according the Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue. The fire was mostly confined to a second-floor bedroom but other parts of the home had smoke and water damage and it took probably a couple hours after that to clean up," said Arrascue According to a press release from the department, no one was injured. The American Red Cross helped with woman and man who were in the house The department is investigating to determine the cause of the fire The  Cape Cod Times is providing this coverage for free as a public service. Please take a moment to support local journalism by subscribing.  South side residential lot containing .45 acres Baxter Ave Beach is just 6/10 mile down the street Baxter Ave Beach is a beautiful sandy saltwater beach on Lewis bay This lot is being sold as is.Buyer must do own due diligence Yarmouth lists a demolition permit 11/11/ 2005 of a SF dwelling and attached garage Dwindling opportunity to build near the beach This waterfront property in West Yarmouth offers an expansive panoramic view that you’ll love “Absolutely stunning views,” is how Liz Green of ERA Cape Real Estate puts it adding that the area is “peaceful” as you watch the ferries go by 8 and 9 Shore Road boasts four bedrooms and 2.5 baths in what Green calls a “popular all-season vacation rental.” Located right on Lewis Bay stairs in the backyard bring you down to your own private beach when the tide is right A large deck completes the tranquil outside setting that is perfect for relaxation and entertaining An enclosed outside shower and a smaller screened-in porch is also included Step inside this house and you’re greeted by natural light that shines on the warm shiplap of the dining area and living room A large kitchen adds to the spacious feel with plenty of counterspace The four bedrooms all allow in plenty of light and are ready for a family or guests the second part of this property that serves as the two-car garage for 9 if you’re a boater then you’re in luck -- Englewood Beach Full of Cape Cod charm and a view that can’t be beat 8 and 9 Shore Road might be the property for you if you’re in the market Two Cape Cod residents pleaded not guilty during their arraignments on March 25 in Barnstable District Court on charges connected to a fire that burned down Anthony's Cummaquid Inn in Yarmouth Port in November Isabella Medeiros, 18, of West Yarmouth and Jacob Ladner, 22, of Forestdale are charged with burning of a building breaking and entering into a building and property destruction of more than $1,200 The judge released both on personal recognizance under the condition that they be drug and alcohol free and subject to random testing Ladner is additionally required to abide by a curfew of 11 p.m The next court date is a pretrial conference on April 10 a person came forward to police saying they'd seen a video of the fire at Anthony's on Snapchat Ladner and Medeiros were arrested on March 24, after a search warrant was issued by Yarmouth Police Department for both phones Police found video proof of a fire inside a building On Nov. 3, 2024, Yarmouth Fire Department responded to a fire at the vacant restaurant on Route 6A. By the time the fire was put out, there was not much left of the building but walls, chimneys and debris The assessed value of the property at 2 Route 6A is $2.4 million The property is owned by Anthony's Pier Four Inc This townhouse condo in West Yarmouth comes with everything you need at a price that is not astronomical 481 Buck Island Road UNIT 26CC not only has the necessities on the inside but also offers plenty to be happy about on the outside "It's a good price for a starter home or second property," says Terri Gordon of Fathom Realty At $365,000 you get a two-story unit with two bedrooms and one full bathroom and a half bath that features central air and "the sun pours in during the afternoon," adds Gordon When you're not doing your laundry upstairs or making dinner on the first floor there's a full basement at your disposal for storage or whatever else you like Step outside through the sliding-glass door on ground level and enjoy a private patio or enjoy the view from the Juliette balcony off the primary suite This townhouse condo is part of the Buck Island Village association meaning that for a fee you can also enjoy a pool Pets are also allowed which is perfect for animal lovers because the Yarmouth Dog Park is across the street from this unit West YarmouthAddress: 481 Buck Island Road UNIT 26CC (WLNE) — The Yarmouth Fire Department responded to a fire on the second floor of an occupied home on Gill Avenue Wednesday Crews responded at approximately 10:40 p.m. as well as an ambulance from Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills Most of the fire was contained to the its area of origin in the second floor bedroom and the home sustained heavy smoke and water damage Two occupants of the home and a civilian attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher and were evaluated and released at the scene No first responders were injured while fighting the fire and the American Red Cross will be assisting the displaced residents The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Yarmouth Fire Department The sites of a former night club, a motel and a 1750 boarding house will be turned into one nature-based park on three town-owned properties on Mill Creek The planned transformation has taken 27 years The existing Mill Creek Park and Chase Brook Park will be connected with a pedestrian bridge over Chase Brook to a vacant parcel in the middle where the former Yankee Village Motel stood The Yarmouth Select Board approved renaming the new combined park as Chase Brook Park The spring town meeting will be asked to approve funding for the park project Greene said those amounts include $820,000 from the town's CPA money $373,000 from the capital improvements budget and $368,755 a repurposed balance from the motel purchase “It’s an environmental home run,” Nathan Whetten senior project manager for the Yarmouth Department of Public Works and the project manager 11 with Yarmouth Community Development Director Karen Greene Town: Environmental benefitsBoth officials said the town is excited to introduce the nature-based park concept that involves replacing invasive species with native plants Removing invasive plants also will open the expansive view over Mill Creek from existing outlooks at the two pocket parks “It will let people traveling on Route 28 know that they are close to the water,” Greene said “It will be a benefit to the town and visitors,” she said noting that many cars stop in the two parks’ parking lots now The project’s environmental benefits will include improving the surrounding water from nitrogen pollution creating a low-mow maintenance area and possibly allowing shellfishing again Other improvements to the combined park will include a birch tree grove along Chase Brook will help provide educational signs about the native plants and history of the park area Some neighbors have photos dating to the 1950s The neighborhood is pleased to see the park improvements because they had concerns about the motel’s septic system Years in the planning West YarmouthThe site's transformation began in 1997 when Rascals nightclub burned down at 261 Route 28 and became Chase Brook Park in the early 2000s with Community Preservation Act money and the help of many local donations the town acquired with CPA money a parcel east of Chase Brook Park at 281 Route 28 where a 1750 boarding house was in disrepair and in foreclosure It was demolished to create the current Mill Creek Park that has a parking area and a lookout In between the parks was the Yankee Village Motel at 275 Route 28, which town meeting approved in 2018 and was purchased in 2020 for more than $1 million from combined CPA funds and a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant  The motel’s “onerous septic system” was removed and thus ridding 97% of nitrogen-loading pollution The building was demolished and asphalt removed  “We’re excited to be contributing to reducing nitrogen pollution,” Whetten said Whetten said state environmental regulators have granted permits for the entire site The Cape Cod Commission also recently exempted the project from review as a development of regional impact The commission “determined it was not going to create an impact,” he said “We’re not building anything to create undue hardship.” The application has been submitted and Whetten does not expect a problem with approval Last fall, the town also received $434,000 for the water quality improvements for the project from the Southeast New England Watershed Implementation Grants program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency The total estimated cost of the project is $1.5 million which does not include eliminating the invasive species over three years Brittany DiRienzo who also has been advising on the park project said invasive species take about three years to be replaced with native plants with deep roots The tall wheatlike invasive phragmites at the park are most responsible for blocking the water views Christine Marzigliano vice chair of the Community Preservation Committee and representative to the Open Space Committee has been involved with the parks project since she applied for the CPA money to buy Yankee Village Motel in 2017 She said this week that she is most concerned keeping up the maintenance of the passive parks like the one being developed A memo for the project has listed $25,000 for that purpose The town would like to start the Chase Brook Park plan this fall and complete it by next summer “The ultimate goal is to create low maintenance parks with no mowing,” he said and the town is supportive of doing similar projects that will improve the environment An official website of the United States government Attorney’s Office announced the results of a year-long federal investigation into illegal firearm sales across Massachusetts.According to the charging documents the investigation identified Brazilian nationals in several communities in Massachusetts who have allegedly been involved in the sale of various types of firearms It is further alleged that some of the firearms were tied to gang-related activities involving a large transnational criminal organization specifically the “Tropa de Sete” and “Trem Bala” street gangs originally founded in the prison systems in São Paulo is one of the largest criminal organizations in Brazil and Latin America It is alleged that Primeiro Comando da Capital members and their associates are known to commit violent offenses in furtherance of the organization kidnappings and the coordination of a transnational drug trafficking operation.To date trafficking quantities of fentanyl and ammunition have been seized over the course of the investigation which began in 2024 short-barreled rifles and shotguns that were primarily trafficked from areas in Florida and South Carolina into Massachusetts Eighteen Brazilian nationals have been charged separately with federal firearms offenses over the course of the investigation The majority of the defendants have no legal status in the United States and are in the United States illegally: these defendants – most of whom have no legal status in the United States – played a role in bringing deadly weapons into Massachusetts some as traffickers and others as unlawful possessors This kind of lawlessness fuels violent crime and empowers transnational criminal organizations that profit from chaos and fear It puts American lives at risk,” said United States Attorney Leah B “This case is a testament to the strength of our federal and local law enforcement partnerships in keeping our communities safe and upholding the rule of law.” “This case involved the trafficking of well over 100 illegal firearms and included 18 defendants many of whom are illegal aliens allegedly engaged in the unlawful possession and distribution of deadly weapons The combination of illegal firearms and individuals unlawfully in our country presents a grave threat to public safety ATF will not stand by – we will continue to work aggressively with our law enforcement partners to identify investigate and dismantle those who arm criminals and endanger our communities,” said James M Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol “Not only are many of these individuals in the country illegally these defendants also allegedly trafficked dangerous firearms in connection with transnational gangs posing a serious threat to our communities in Massachusetts This investigation is the result of collaboration with our partners each leveraging our unique expertise and authorities to work towards our shared public safety goals,” said Michael J Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England “Many of these 18 Brazilian aliens illegally settled in our Massachusetts communities apparently with the intention of causing harm to our residents,” said Patricia H Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations “Not only were they allegedly members or associates of dangerous transnational criminal organizations but they were also allegedly involved in trafficking significant amounts of illegal firearms ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our New England neighborhoods.” The charges of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license and conspiracy provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000 The charge of possession of a firearm by an illegal alien provides for a sentence of up to 15 years in prison three of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000 The defendants are subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.U.S Attorney Foley; ATF SAC Ferguson; HSI SAC Krol; and ICE ERO Director Hyde made the announcement today Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police; United States Postal Inspection Service; Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Fraud Detection & National Security Directorate; and the Barnstable New Bedford and Worcester Police Departments Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit and Assistant U.S BOSTON – A Guatemalan national was indicted in federal court in Boston for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. BOSTON – An Ecuadorian national residing in Lawrence, Mass. has been charged with unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. BOSTON – A Boston-area man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. District of MassachusettsBoston Office:1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200Boston, MA 02210 Boston: 617-748-3100Springfield: 413-785-0235Worcester: 508-368-0100 Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services 26 to correct an omission: Herbivore Patisserie: A Cape Cod Vegan Bakery in South Yarmouth will have its grand opening from 9 a.m This year’s festive New Year’s Eve gathering at The Beacon Room in Orleans promises to be a little bittersweet for owners Kate Roche and Kim Premny “New Year’s has been one of our busiest nights of the year We have people coming in who have been coming in for 25 years,” Premny said the Orleans couple is looking to sell their restaurant and enjoy retirement They have listed the 80-seat restaurant at 23 West Road for $1.6 million “We’re putting our toe in to see what happens,” she said “We would love for someone to come along and love it as much as we have.” The owners said they plan to keep business as usual at the year-round restaurant continuing to serve dinner as they do now until they find the right new owners Roche runs the dining room and Premny is the chef Roche remembers the early days when she would bartend a full shift and then head to the laundromat with bags of linen tablecloths that needed cleaning for the next day 23 West Road “was a cottage in the 1920s and in the 1970s or so We took over from her in 1996,” Premny said “Everyone remembers she always had a playpen in the dining room because she had all these grandkids.” The new partners named the cottage-style restaurant The Beacon Room and started out serving lunch and dinner “We have innovative American Cuisine with a lot of fresh seafood,” Premny said noting she has experimented with serving elk loin “Sole curry – pistachio-covered sole with a light curry sauce describe The Beacon Room as a special occasion restaurant —first dates birthdays — but there are plenty of local diners who visit weekly Premny and Roche say they will keep The Beacon Room just as it is until they find the right buyer I’ve been in the business for 40 years and so has Kate We’re hoping to pass the torch on,” Premny said  The property and business sale is being handled by Richard Catania at The Realty Advisory Timmy’s Roast Beef on Route 28 in West Yarmouth served its last roast beef sandwich at 4 p.m In a heartfelt note to customers on the restaurant’s Facebook page owner Tim Silva thanked customers for their loyalty “As we step into this new chapter of our life we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of you,” Silva wrote and we will carry these memories with us always.” The announcement was met with more than a hundred well wishes including one from former employee Chris Hartshorn who now runs what he called the busiest Dunkin in Pennsylvania 36 years ago you brought me on board and you went from being the best boss I ever had to mentor and a friend … Believe me when I say I think about lessons you taught me daily Amy and your whole family the best in whatever this next chapter brings Remember Brandy Walsh? She’s the vegan baker who put a vegan desserts vending machine in Cape Cod Mall it is still there in the mall’s food court and Walsh is opening her own Herbivore Patisserie: a Cape Cod Vegan Bakery at 474 Station Ave. “We will be the Cape’s first fully vegan bakery With some of the treats from my ATM like cupcakes and brownies but I’ll be adding croissants and whole cakes!” Walsh emailed as she stocked the shelves and set up a glammed-up selfie station for Insta-conscious visitors will have a free decorate your own doughnut table for kids (Having tried out the vegan vending machine Gwenn Friss is the editor of CapeWeek and covers entertainment, restaurants and the arts. Contact her at gfriss@capecodonline.com. Join the Cape Cod Times free Facebook group, Good Stuff at Cape Cod Restaurants Two 18-year-old men were arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Jan. 9, following arrests leading to the seizure of a 3D printed handgun and a Polymer 80 handgun, according to the Yarmouth Police Department Both handguns are referred to as ghost guns by Yarmouth police because they do not have a proper serial number listed was charged with two counts of possession of a large capacity gun and possession of guns with defaced serial numbers A large capacity gun is one that is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition which is the legal amount in Massachusetts Yarmouth Police Department Public Information Officer The West Yarmouth man was also charged with possession of a large capacity feeding device two counts of improper storage of a large capacity gun trafficking 200 grams or more of liquid codeine was charged with possession of Adderall and was released on his own recognizance while the West Yarmouth man was held without bail Drug Enforcement Administration Cape Cod Resident Office 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. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 2025 at her home following a period of declining health Christine was born in Waltham on October 28 a daughter of the late Salve and Emily (Vaccarella) Casella and was a 1974 graduate of Waltham High School After that she earned a degree in nursing from Lasell College in Newton She worked for years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and after that for Partners VNA Among patients and co-workers she will long be remembered for providing kind Christine and her family lived in Duxbury for twenty-six years before moving to West Yarmouth in 2009 Ohio and Abigail Jackson (Christopher) of Abington; her grandchildren Samantha and Sarah Saulnier and Daley and Harper Jackson; her sisters and brother Janice Shelton (Curtis) of Groton and John Casella (Michelle) of Waltham; her brother and sisters-in-law Sheila Ierardi (Michael) of Onset and Aimee Saulnier of West Yarmouth was a loving friend and caregiver for Christine nephews and their families and another cherished caregiver Donna Gibson Family and friends will honor and remember Christine’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home Memorial donations may be made to Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Support Center MA 02631 or online at www.alzfamilysupport.org