Zachary Clapp

Massachusetts

Broadcast Journalist at CapeCod.com

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State Fire Marshal Gives Winter Weather Warnings

Jan 8, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

BARNSTABLE – As the season for snow begins in the region, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, Jon M. Davine, is reminding residents to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace, and other exhaust vents clear of snow. Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of fatal poisoning, and home heating equipment is the primary source of carbon monoxide in the home, says Department of Fire Services officials.
Heroes In Transition Participating in BFit Challenge

Jan 8, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

MASHPEE – Heroes In Transition (HIT), a Mashpee-based nonprofit providing support to veterans, will be participating in the BFit Challenge which is organized by the Boston Bruins Foundation. BFit Challenge is a one-day event where participants can either run or walk to help raise funds for HIT’s 14 different programs which provide assistance to service members, veterans, military couples, military spouses, and military families in the region.
United States Coast Guard Hosting “Boat America” Course

Jan 8, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

ORLEANS – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the “Boat America” course at the Orleans Police Station on January 13 at 9 a.m. to help educate residents on boating skills and safety. The course is for ages 12 and up with Coast Guard-trained instructors teaching the informative class on the essential skills of boating and paddle craft, safety, boat selection, boating equipment, trailering, basic navigation, and more.
Restoration Meeting Scheduled for Upper Bass River Project

Jan 8, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

YARMOUTH – The Upper Bass River Restoration Project meeting will be held at the Yarmouth Town Hall Hearing Room on January 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss the timeline and scope of the restoration. The meeting will also include information about the North Dennis Road culvert replacement, restoration of the upstream bogs and headwaters, Weir Road culvert replacement, and modeling for tidal flooding.
Passport to Hungary Concert Upcoming for Cape Symphony

Jan 4, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

BARNSTABLE – The Cape Symphony will present their Passport to Hungary concerts on January 27 and 28, conducted by Kevin Fitzgerald, that they say will take audiences on an unforgettable musical journey that includes works by Zoltán Kodály, Franz Liszt, and Béla Bartók. World-renowned Hungarian virtuoso violinist Roby Lakatos and the Roby Lakatos Ensemble will be guest artists for the concerts.
Climate Ambassadors Program Continues Growing on Cape

Jan 3, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

BARNSTABLE – A program that is becoming increasingly more popular on the Cape for students from grade nine to twelve is the Climate Ambassadors Program which was put into place by the Cape Cod Commission with a focus of educating and empowering the youth of the region. Kristy Senatori, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Commission, says the program will engage students and help them work together to combat climate change and they are happy to see the growing numbers since its inception.
Chatham Holds Third Community Engagement Forum

Jan 3, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

CHATHAM – The Town of Chatham, along with consultants Barrett Planning Group and Dodson & Flinker Landscape Architects, will hold the third and final community engagement meeting discussing affordable housing on January 17 at 6 p.m.The meeting will look at the possible affordable and attainable housing development scenarios on the Town-owned properties on Main Street, West Chatham, and Meetinghouse Road.
Provincetown to Use Electronic Vote Tabulator

Jan 3, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

PROVINCETOWN – The Town of Provincetown has purchased a vote tabulator that officials say will help increase election security and vastly improve and accelerate ballot counting and election result reporting. Provincetown voters will first use the new paper ballots and electronic tabulator during the presidential primary election on March 5.
Holiday Giving Campaign Delivers $6,500 to Local Charitable Groups

Jan 2, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

SOUTH YARMOUTH – The Davenport Companies’ Charitable Giving Program recently donated $6,500 to the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center’s Food Pantry and the Cape Cod Foster Closet. During the month of December, donations of cash, food, and clothing were collected from employees of The Davenport Companies, based in South Yarmouth, and the value of all the donations to both organizations was matched with a cash donation by the company.
Effort to Support North Atlantic Right Whales Gets $4.6 Million Grant

Jan 1, 2024 | capecod.com | Zachary Clapp

BARNSTABLE – More than $4.6 million dollars is being awarded to the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Marine Fisheries from a congressional appropriation through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to enhance the conservation program for endangered North Atlantic right whales.