Lower Cape News Podcast

06 January 2023 -- BOURNE, MA -- Donna D. Buckley took office as the 35th Sheriff of Barnstable County on Jan. 4 and immediately followed through on a campaign pledge. Mere hours after her inauguration, Buckley signed a letter terminating the Barnstable County Sheriff Office's 287(g) agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, commonly known as ICE. 287(g) agreemen...

The National Audubon Society launched its 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count, with birders in the field from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. is wide-ranging citizen science event compiles data from local bird counts across North, Central and South America. Cape Cod hosts four counts, including the Cape Cod count on the Lower Cape and Truro count on the Outer Cape.

This fall, Mass. lawmakers led by Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Dylan Fernandes updated legislation to allow regional airports to regulate rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, on airport property. While this provision will not impact Provincetown Municipal Airport, it may affect operations at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis as soon as next spring.

Orleans voters narrowly approved a home rule petition at special town meeting this fall, which may lead to local restrictions on fertilizer use. Lower Cape TV speaks with Select Board member Michael Herman, who explains how the petition could become a law and why town officials sought to prohibit fertilizer in the first place.

On Dec. 8, Lower Cape TV held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at our brand new studio at 5 Namskaket Rd. in Orleans. LCTV staff were joined by community members, supporters and collaborators to celebrate the opening of the new space.

Local non-profit Cape Abilities sees an increase in patronage during the holiday season, with gift baskets and Christmas trees among the most popular items for sale at the organization's two businesses. The non-profit's social enterprises include Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis and a thrift shop in West Yarmouth.

Local and state officials joined Eversource at the Provincetown transfer station to mark the launch of a new battery storage and micro grid technology that both improves power reliability on the Outer Cape and models future energy distribution models.

Cameron Renshaw, a cello prodigy, charmed and wowed audiences attending the Cape Symphony's "Forever Young" concerts.  Lower Cape TV's KidNews 22 News Team interviewed Cameron before his performances.

The town of Eastham is taking a hands on approach to the face of Eastham business with its new Exterior Improvement Program.

Cameron Renshaw, a cello prodigy, charmed and wowed audiences attending the Cape Symphony's "Forever Young" concerts, as well as 2 "Young People's Concerts" for Cape and Islands school children. Lower Cape TV's KidNews 22 News Team interviewed Cameron before his performances.

The town of Eastham is taking a hands on approach to the face of Eastham business with its new Exterior Improvement Program. The competitive program funds local business projects that upgrade storefronts, offices and commercial spaces. Program officials received 20 applications during a five-week submission period and next week will announce the first six winning proposals.

Lower Cape TV speaks with Diane Beruldsen, president and founder of the International Women's Flag Football Association (IWFFA), who discusses her efforts to help asylum-seeking Afghan women and their families settle into a new life in Mexico. IWFFA Information Page and Donation Details: https://iwffa.com/about/help-the-awffa/

Results from the Brewster special fall town meeting on November 14.

Orleans officials approve a housing plan for the 5.5 acre site of the former Governor Prence Inn location. 

The oldest bookstore on the Cape, The Provincetown Bookshop, opens it's new location on Commercial St. 

Frying Pan art gallery opens it's new year-round location in Orleans.

An exploration of the exhibit 'Fragile' at the Cape Cod Art Museum. Curated by Lauren Wolk and featuring the work of artists Richard Neal and Frank Anigbo.

Plans are revealed for the Veteran Memorial Park at Academy Place at renovation. The park at Main st & Rt.28 in Orleans will improve accessibility and honor more veterans.

On Nov. 3, the Nauset Regional School Committee unanimously decided to hold a district-wide election on Jan. 10 to ask voters to authorize an additional $38.1 million for the Nauset Regional High School building project. Voters originally passed a $132 million proposal in March 2021, but project leaders now say the renovation plan requires additional funding after receiving higher-than-anticipated...

This Veterans Day, the Eastham Veterans Memorial Committee hosted a dedication ceremony for the brand new Eastham Veterans Memorial at the 1869 Schoolhouse Museum on Schoolhouse Road. The event featured performances of patriotic songs, addresses from various speakers and the ceremonial placing of the memorial wreath in front of the new memorial.

Democrats dominated the Lower Cape polls in the 2022 General Election, sweeping state-, county- and district-level positions in Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro. Additionally, Lower Cape voting results for the four statewide ballot questions mirrored overall results, with all five towns voting "yes" on Questions 1, 2 and 4 and "no" on Question 3.

Orleans voters authorized a home rule petition at 2022 Fall Town Meeting that may lead to a local fertilizer ban. Approval of the petition permits town officials to work with state legislators to develop a law that prohibits the use of fertilizer in the municipality.

Cape Symphony's new concert "Forever Young" celebrates sophistication and wit in symphonic music written for children. The concert's program includes five compositions and features three guest artists: Ana Glig and James Rosenblum on double piano and 10-year-old prodigy Cameron Renshaw on cello. Performances take place at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 at...

After months of roller coaster policy rides, student loan forgiveness applications went live. Cape Cod Community College president John Cox shares some insight into what this means today and what it could mean for higher ed in the future. To get more information: https://studentaid.gov

The Town of Eastham says its future looks walkable … and the just-completed the first stage plans for the T-Time and Town Center Plaza properties reflect that vision. For more information - https://www.northeasthammasterplan.com/