Devin Ankeney

Cape Cod, Falmouth, Massachusetts

Reporter at The Enterprise News

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DA Seeks Support To Fight Elder Fraud, Scams

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The select board is considering sending a letter to the state in support of the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s efforts to crack down harder on people scamming or defrauding elders. In its meeting Monday, May 5, the select board heard District Attorney Robert J. Galibois’ annual update, during which he asked the board to support his $580,000 state funding request.
New Steamship Authority Ferry To Be Christened Next Week

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The M/V Aquinnah, one of three newly purchased Steamship Authority ferries, will start its work in Cape waters next Friday, May 16. The Aquinnah, currently en route from the Gulf of Mexico, will be running between Oak Bluffs and Woods Hole. On May 16, an open house will be held at the Woods Hole terminal from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for anyone interested in touring the new ferry.
Select Board Urged To Support Creation Of Cultural District

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

Cultural council chairwoman Alice B. Kociemba was before the select board on April 28, promoting the idea of creating a state-designated cultural district in town. She said the application process with the Massachusetts Cultural Council begins July 1. Ms. Kociemba, who had been before the board in August pitching the same idea, said creating a cultural district could have wide economic benefits for the community at a relatively small cost.
Committee Appointments, Juneteenth Proclamation, Sign Approved

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The short-term rental advisory committee officially has enough members to begin its work. The select board unanimously appointed Kara D. Foley, a licensed real estate agent from Teaticket, to the committee this week. With Ms. Foley’s appointment, the committee has four of what will be seven members, which means it has a quorum appointed, and can begin meeting and planning. The select board is expected to name three more appointees in future meetings.
DOGE Says It Canceled Woodwell Grant Aimed At Arctic Education

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The US DOGE Service reported that it canceled $48,575 in grant funding for an arctic education study conducted by Woodwell Climate Research Center in Woods Hole. On its website, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency lists the grant among thousands of other similarly fated grants nationwide. The original grant totaled $99,403. Per federal reporting, Woodwell received more than half of the grant before it was canceled.
New Ferry Shifts To Woods Hole, Temporarily

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

There has been a new freight vessel making the trek between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard for the Steamship Authority this week. The Authority’s new M/V Barnstable, which has been on the Nantucket/Hyannis route since it started its service in December, was shifted to the Vineyard route. Authority Communications Director Sean F. Driscoll said that the Authority made the shift for logistical reasons, and also so they can train crew for when the next vessel comes online.
Town Seeks More Info About Possible Study Of Commercial Airport On Joint Base

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The town will press the state to learn more about a possible study of creating a joint military-commercial airport on Joint Base Cape Cod. In January, the Barnstable Town Council asked MassDevelopment, the state’s economic growth agency, to conduct a feasibility study of the idea. Since the request was made, there has been no information; not even if MassDevelopment is considering such a study as part of its master planning process.
Town Officials: Taxes Won't Go Up If Question 1 Is Approved

6 days ago | capenews.net | Katie Nelson |Devin Ankeney

In less than two weeks, voters will decide Question 1 on the Town Election ballot, which, if approved, would allow the town to temporarily raise taxes to pay for the Great Pond Sewer Project Phase 1. However, if the debt exclusion is approved, property owners will not actually see an increase on their tax bill, town officials have said. Assistant Town Manager Peter K. Johnson-Staub said the town has approved many debt exclusions in the past.
Once Paved, Depot Lot To Have 100 Spaces

6 days ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

After a months-long closure, cyclists, pedestrians and those who just need a place to park can now do so at the Depot Avenue bike path parking lot. The lot is open for public use, but unpaved despite prior plans. Earlier estimates by Public Works Director Peter M. McConarty indicated the lot would be paved before Memorial Day. Now, the paving will come sometime in the next off-season.
Petitioners Ask Steamship Authority For Public Hearing On Early Ferries

1 week ago | capenews.net | Devin Ankeney

The Southeast Massachusetts Regional Transportation (SMART) Citizens Task Force is petitioning the Steamship Authority's board of governors to hold a public hearing to discuss its freight service for the coming year. The group's goal, is to again make its case to cease the 5:30 AM ferries between Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven, among other demands.