Pianist Sara Daneshpour returns to Cape for Highfield performance
FALMOUTH, MA—Pianist Sara Daneshpour will perform at Highfield Hall & Gardens on Saturday, September 7, from 5:00-7:00 pm. The concert is part of the Simon Music Series at Highfield. Daneshpour moved to Philadelphia to study with Leon Fleisher at the Curtis Institute of Music when she was 14. Since then, she’s turned years of study and one electrifying performance after another into a high-voltage career. She’s performed in the...
Gong meditation Friday
Come this Friday August 23rd for a magical Gong Meditation at 7:30-8:30 PM Acupuncture and Associated Therapies will celebrate summer at their office. Sound is heard not only with the ears but felt with every cell in our body. You will be immersed in healing energies to help with stress, emotional blockages and more. RSVPs Seats are limited. To help us know how many are coming, we appreciate you calling the office (Monday-Thurs) to...
New Deadlines for Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
With the start of the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program delayed three months, a number of the program’s compliance deadlines have been extended and the initial contribution rate has been increased to account for the loss of three months’ worth of contributions. Employers should be aware of the following changes. Notification Deadline: September 30, 2019 Employee notification and workplace poster requirements...
Electronics Recycling Event… Sponsors are Needed
The EWaste Coalition are holding another Electronics Recycling drive at Cotuit Center for the Arts and are looking for sponsors. Get information on how you can become a sponsor here. Electronics Recycling Drive will be held on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th from 10 am to 2 pm. Drop off old electronics at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Images from last year’s Recycling Event with the Cotuit Center for the Arts....
In case you haven’t heard… it’s Tax Free Weekend!
J.Miller Pictureframer is one of many businesses partaking in this holiday. We thought you’d be absolutely thrilled to know that 14 states are having TAX FREE events this weekend. (The best ones are in Missouri and Maryland). But to avoid feeling left out, so is Massachusetts. And if you’re like me, this e-mail is one of several hundred notices alerting you to this phenomenon. But it’s my job to do this, of course....
Wall Raising and Capping Ceremony in Brewster
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod invites you to join them for a WALL RAISING and CAPPING Ceremony for 8 new Habitat Homes on Paul Hush Way in Brewster. Saturday, August 24th. Arrive at 8:15 AM. Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM. Come, celebrate, watch the walls being raise and participate in the blessing of each home. Refreshments served after the ceremony. Volunteers who have pre-registered, will stay after the wall raising to continue...
23rd Annual Cliff Walk For A.L.S. Fundraiser
(Sagamore Beach, MA): On Sunday, September 8, 2019, the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation will present their 23rd Annual Cliff Walk for A.L.S. Fundraiser, sponsored by Superior Rail & Iron Works. Supporters are invited to spend the day on the beautiful Cape Cod Canal for a full day of fun and fundraising, featuring our traditional scenic 7-mile walk along the canal, with activities for the whole family including a BBQ lunch,...
Be a part of Take Care Cape Cod
We need You to help make Take Care Cape Cod a success! Take Care Cape Cod is a Cape-wide environmental stewardship campaign launched by a group of more than 50 organizations. It was designed to inspire a culture of care-taking and is based on the idea that most of us want to do the right thing. But, sometimes we forget that a small action like dropping one cigarette butt or a piece of trash can have a huge impact. At the forefront of...
Habitat Cape Cod is looking for volunteers
Registration & Snack volunteers needed with snacks and registration for our upcoming Paul Hush Way, Brewster build. (8 Homes!) Meet new friends and be a part of building affordable homes all without having to swing a hammer! Registration Volunteers greet construction volunteers on the site first thing in the morning, make them feel welcome and appreciated and ensure that they are ready to get started for the day. This is a great...
The Davenport Companies Donate Computers to Laptops for KidZ
(SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA) – The Davenport Companies in South Yarmouth, MA continued their tradition of donating refurbished computers to the Masonic Angel Foundation’s Laptops for KidZ project on August 9, 2019. Ten fully functional laptops were donated this year. The program began in March 2010 and The Davenport Companies have taken part since its inception. According to the Foundation, the effort was started as families in the area...
Funding the Visitor Information Centers
The Tourism and Visitor Industry Needs Your Help Today! Each year, Regional Tourism Councils all over Massachusetts depend on a public-private partnership to help offset operating costs for state-owned visitor centers, which serve more than 2.5 million travelers annually and cost more than $1 million for staffing and overhead. This year the state DID NOT FUND these visitor centers. Many Massachusetts Visitor Centers have had to adjust...
Celtic Knot Unraveled Exhibit at Highfield Hall
The Celtic Knot Unraveled: Paintings by Deirdre McCullough Grunwald at Highfield Hall & Gardens August 31 – October 31, 2019 FALMOUTH, MA— Highfield Hall & Gardens presents The Celtic Knot Unraveled: Paintings by Deirdre McCullough Grunwald from August 31-October 31. Poet and artist, Deirdre McCullogh Grunwald (1946-2018) painted every day of her life. In the early 1980s, she viewed The Book of Kells in an exhibit at...
Habitat Cape Cod Annual Dinner Reminder
Please send in your RSVPs for the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration and help Habitat Cape Cod Congratulate our Executive Director Vicki Goldsmith on her 20 Years of Outstanding Leadership! West Dennis Yacht Club Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Doors Open 4:00 pm-Program 4:30 pm) BBQ Supper to Follow Seating is Limited! HHCC expects this year’s event to fill up quickly, please RSVP as soon as...
Carnival in Provincetown
Provincetown’s 41st Annual Carnival August 17th – 25th Enchanted Forest #PtownProud Carnival Guide (click here) Carnival Schedule (click here) Carnival Parade Registration Register to enter a float or march, stroll, ride a bike in the 41st annual Carnival Parade. Parade Registration Form Enchanted Forest Costume Ball 8/18 Magical & Mystical 8/20 Enchanted Creatures Fantasy Ball 8/23 TICKETS Enchanted Sunset Cruise...
Lyme Awareness Cape Cod Fall Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 8th Begins at 9:30 AM Holly Ridge Golf Club Sandwich, MA $100 per golfer; $100 team of four $100 sponsor a hole $30 luncheon only Includes: 18 holes, luncheon, and non-alcoholic beverages. Register today! Sponsor a hole. For questions or donations, contact Ron Gangemi: 774-238-2316 Gail at LACC: 508-477-7896 Purchase tickets on the LACC website. Or send a check to: LACC 17D Trinity Place Mashpee, MA...
Personnel news from The Coop
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Appoints Thomas Burton Commercial Relationship Manager and First Vice President Hyannis, MA (August 8, 2019) — The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod announced the appointment of Thomas Burton to Commercial Relationship Manager and First Vice President. Burton brings more than three decades of experience in the commercial lending industry. Most recently, he spent six years as First Vice President,...
YOU Are Needed: WE CAN’s Signature Mentoring Program
Mentors Needed! Make a Difference! There is an unmet need for Mentors in both Harwich and Falmouth program locations. Act now by contacting Tracy. Please Call Tracy: 508.430.8111 or tracy@wecancenter.org Volunteer to support a woman along her life journey. Requirements for being a mentor? There are no specific skills required! a good listening ear being present help foster connections attend 1 monthly PathMakers meeting and 1 monthly...
You don’t need a big budget to market your business!
SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands August 2019 e-newsletter Marketing is so important to the growth of a business. Everything else can be seemingly perfect but if you’re not doing marketing you’re not driving revenue. A well-known marketer once said “not marketing is like having a party and not inviting anyone. No one disputes that marketing can be expensive but wily entrepreneurs are finding ways to market their...
Rum Soaked Crooks Performing at Highfield
Maritime Minstrels and Sailors’ Chanteys with The Rum Soaked Crooks and The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus at Highfield Hall & Gardens Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 4:30-7:00 pm FALMOUTH, MA—Highfield Hall & Gardens will host a “Dogwatch on a Summer Evening” — a festive program of maritime minstrels and sailors’ chanteys on Saturday, August 24 from 4:30-7:00 pm. Guests will step back into the era of sailing ships and...
Habitat is Seeking Volunteers
Habitat needs 4 Family Partnership volunteers for the Brewster build to start in a few weeks. Volunteer Partners work directly with a homeowner family to help ensure a successful transition into home ownership. Both the volunteer partner and the homeowner family build a relationship of mutual respect, friendship, trust, and commitment to one another. The major responsibilities are acting as a liaison between the homeowner family and...
Educate Your Employees from Great Harbor Benefits
Educate your employees on becoming smarter healthcare and benefit consumers. The Importance of Establishing a Relationship with Your Doctor Please call or email if you have any questions. Thanks, Matthew Hedges Great Harbor Benefits 101 Town Hall Sq Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 540-7940...
New Fiscal Year Brings New Officers for Cape Cod Child Development Board
Hyannis, August 6, 2019 – Cape Cod Child Development, a local nonprofit dedicated to taking care of Cape Cod’s children and families, has welcomed new titles for members on its current Board of Directors: Sally Fogerty to Chair/Board President, David Chase to Vice Chair/Vice President of the Board and Treasurer and Stephanie Abdina to Clerk. Fogerty has 50 years of experience working in maternal, early childhood, adolescent/youth,...
Alan Broadbent Trio Closes Out Woods Hole Jazz Summer Series
FALMOUTH, MA—The Alan Broadbent Trio will close out the Woods Hole Jazz Summer Series at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth on Sunday, August 25, from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. The New-Zealand born pianist, composer, and arranger took home his first Grammy Award for an orchestral arrangement of “When I Fall In Love” for Natalie Cole’s second video with her famous father. He took home his second for an orchestral accompaniment written for...
Habitat Cape Cod’s New Volunteer Website, Habitat Connect Has Launched
ALL Non-construction volunteers and NEW volunteers please create your online accounts today. If you have never signed up ONLINE to volunteer with Habitat Cape Cod before, now is the time to create your account. We would like ALL Habitat Cape Cod volunteers, including Board Members, office team, family partners, snack, devotion, registration, ReStore, event, and more to make online accounts. This will ensure that we have your updated...
Alzheimer’s Family Support Events
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center Provincetown Events 2019 Save These Dates! Alzheimer’s Dinner Plat Party Fine Arts Work Center Sunday, September 1st; 3PM Food, music by Zoe Lewis, original plates for sale. Mother (and Me) Provincetown Town Hall Saturday, October 19th; 4PM Written and performed by Melinda Buckley Walk for Alzheimer’s Provincetown Town Hall Sunday, October 20th; 11AM Food, music, dancing For...
Discover what’s at Woodruff’s!
Caran d’Ache LUMINANCE 6901 Made in Switzerland, Luminance colored pencils by Caran d’Ache provide superior quality for the discriminating artist. The creamy lead is permanent, made with pigments of exceptional quality, and meets with the highest standard of lightfastness internationally. Available in sets of 12 and 24. Caran d’Ache Technalo Set Discover the versatile applications for water-soluble graphite in this...
Trash Talk with Nauset Disposal
AUGUST ALREADY?! We don’t know about you but we are having a major case of “hurry up and get all the fun stuff in before September hits” over here! We hope you’ve all had an awesome summer so far, and that those of you who were affected by the tornado last week came through safely and with minimal damage. A lot of the businesses on Cape Cod have really suffered as a result of the storm — the fourth...
Events, News, and Updates from the Cape Cod Children’s Museum
Are you ready for Back to School? Do you want this year to be different? You don’t want to miss our “Raising an Organized Child Workshop” on August 14th at 9:00 AM. Read more! View the August Schedule of Events. Congratulations to Jennifer Berger, CCCM’s first FREE TICKET contest winner. To enter, check out Cape Cod Children’s Museum posts on Facebook and...
“Aging Gracefully” Group Artist Interpretation Exhibit
August 14 – September 29 “Aging Gracefully” a group artist interpretation exhibit will be on view at Woodruff’s Art Center in Mashpee Commons. There is a meet-the-artists reception of Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00 to 7:00pm with refreshments. When Woodruff’s Art Center put out a “call to artists” to apply for participation in an exhibit titled “Aging Gracefully”, an array of artists and photographers responded...
Sales Tax Holiday – August 17 & 18, 2019
Meals included for first time… but not alcohol sold as part of a meal? Last year’s “Grand Bargain” established in law a permanent annual Sales Tax Holiday (STH) for 2019 and beyond. By law each year, no later than June 15th, the Legislature shall “adopt a joint resolution designating a weekend in August of that year as the annual sales tax holiday.” The Legislature has set the 2019 holiday for the weekend of August 17 and 18,...
Reflexology Sessions at Waves Healing Therapies, Inc!
Waves Healing Therapies, Inc. offering REFLEXOLOGY Sessions for those tired, achy, summer feet! Enjoy a Hot Stone Foot Soak, then settle onto our comfy spa bed for a Comprehensive and SUPER Relaxing Reflexology session. Call to schedule with LISA NAGEL, RN, Certified Reflexologist. Your feet will LOVE you!! And don’t forget to pre-book your massage session with Janis for Pain relief or Injury work, or with Jodi for a Relaxation or...
Delicious weekly specials at Soprano’s Ristorante!
Friday Night $1 Oysters at the Bar! Sunday Baked Stuffed Lobster only $19.95! Don’t miss out on Monday Night Boiled Lobster Dinner only $11.95! All week long: Soprano’s Ristorante Weekly Specials Aperitivo Summer Citrus Salad Kale, endives, and spinach tossed with red onions, blood oranges, naval oranges, and a fresh citrus dressing topped with shredded parm and craisins 9.95 Prosciutto & Melon Carpaccio Chilled, thin...
Cape Abilities celebrates its 50th Anniversary!
Hyannis MA, July 18, 2019 – Cape Abilities, a leading non-profit health care provider on Cape Cod since 1968, is proud to present its 50th Anniversary Celebration, with Special Guest, Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Symphony, on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. The public is invited to attend “A Celebration in Story”, a...
The Write Choice is Reopening!
The Write Choice has reopened as an ebay store! Visit the ebay store now. Same great merchandise but at 50% off! Save shipping by arranging pickup in East Falmouth. Also find The Write Choice online at their revamped website www.writechoicecape.com for phenomenal savings on fine furniture and store fixtures. Everything must go! See something you like? Make an offer! Then going, going, gone, retired! QUESTIONS? Call George Bagley at...
Dark Night Cabaret at Cotuit Center for the Arts
Cotuit Center for the Arts presents “Dark Night Cabaret” August 4 through 27. Performances are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theater. “In theater, ‘dark night’ is a night on which there are no performances and the theater is closed,” said “Dark Night Cabaret” director Holly Erin McCarthy. “These are often the only nights off for performers. “But not all performers want to stay home and rest on their...
Monthly HR Support & Legislative Updates from Great Harbor Benefits
Are you prepared for 2019 benefit issues? Here are a few HR Support & Legislative updates I thought might be helpful to you. Please review below and download items of interest. Suicide Education and Prevention. Please email or call Matthew Hedges with any questions. Great Harbor Benefits 101 Town Hall Sq Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 540-7940...
Educate Your Employees from Great Harbor Benefits
Educate your employees on becoming smarter healthcare and benefit consumers. Understanding Voluntary Benefits Please call or email if you have any questions. Thanks, Matthew Hedges Great Harbor Benefits 101 Town Hall Sq Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 540-7940...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod to Host 19th Annual Golf Tournament
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod will host its 19th Annual Golf Tournament at Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, September 9. The Annual Golf Tournament serves as a significant fundraising opportunity for the Health Center, and supports the daily expenses associated with providing affordable healthcare to all, regardless of ability to pay. We would love to have you attend to cover this event on September 9! Community Health...
Cape Cod Child Development adds strong community leaders to its Board of Directors
New members bring strong early childhood education, nonprofit, funding and community experience Hyannis, July 9, 2019 – A major provider of critically needed early childcare education and Early Intervention on Cape Cod and the Islands has elected to its Board of Directors: Judy Connors Tarver, Retired Early Childhood Educator and Administrator, John Kenney, Attorney at John W. Kenney Attorney at Law and David Willard, Retired Vice...
Big Fix Volunteers Needed!
On October 5, you have the opportunity to make a difference by volunteering at Housing Assistance Corporation Cape Cod’s 10th Annual Big Fix-a-Thon in Barnstable! Get started by registering to volunteer here. Big Fix Volunteer CTA (June 2019) Big Fix-a-Thon volunteers assist us by raising funds to support our programs and assisting seniors, veterans, and disabled residents with small home repairs on the day of the event. You can...
Cape Abilities awarded Development & Education Grant from Bank of America
Cape Abilities awarded $10,000 Development & Education Grant from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Hyannis MA, July 8, 2019 – Cape Abilities has received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation under its Economic Mobility for Individuals and Families initiative in support of Cape Abilities’ Employment & Vocational Skills Training program, located at Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis,...
Waves Healing Therapies, Inc Now Offering Reflexology
Waves Healing Therapies, Inc. offering REFLEXOLOGY Sessions for those tired, achy, summer feet! Enjoy a Hot Stone Foot Soak, then settle onto our comfy spa bed for a Comprehensive and SUPER Relaxing Reflexology session. Call to schedule with LISA NAGEL, RN, Certified Reflexologist. Your feet will LOVE you!! And don’t forget to pre-book your massage session with Janis for Pain relief or Injury work, or with Jodi for a Relaxation or...
Back to Business Bash Tickets on Sale August 1st!
Thursday, September 19th 5:30 – 8:30 PM Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis Believe or not, the Back to Business Bash is right around the corner and Early-Bird Tickets go on sale on August 1st – one month from today! Don’t forget to mark your calendar before diving into your 4th of July festivities! CCYP’s Back to Business Bash is the most highly anticipated networking event on Cape Cod, attracting more than 900...
Habitat Cape Cod is launching a new website for Volunteer Sign Ups.
Habitat Connect is coming soon! You will be able to sign up online to volunteer on a construction site, at our ReStores, at an event and more! AND…the new site will be mobile friendly. If you aleady have an account on our previous platform Volunteer Up, you will receive an email notification when the new site goes live. You will be prompted to update your account and change your password. If you don’t have an account, you...
Nauset Disposal Welcomes Graham Donlon as Waste Solutions Manager
ORLEANS, MA – Nauset Disposal, a locally owned and operated waste management company based in Orleans, is pleased to announce the addition of Graham Donlon to the company’s sales team. As a Waste Solutions Manager, Donlon will play a key role in helping to achieve the aggressive sales goals the company has put in place. With a territory of the Lower and Upper Cape, as well as the greater Plymouth area, Graham will be responsible for...
95 Shore Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, June 14 was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that marked the official opening of 95 Shore, located at the Country Club of New Seabury. This is a beautiful, recently renovated that was once the exquisite dining room at the Country Club. We at the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Club at New Seabury on their grand opening and wish them the best of luck! If you would like more information on 95 Shore, please...
Soprano’s Ristorante presents Street Magic and Frozen Cocktails
The time has come Summertime & sunshine! Don’t miss out on an incredible night featuring Boston’s favorite doo-wop acapella group STREET MAGIC @ 7:30 Thursdays Singing all of your favorite oldies hits table side and at the bar while enjoying a delicious Authentic Italian dinner with an extensive drink list to choose from. We now have frozen drinks! Pina Coladas, Mudslides, Frozen margaritas…and more! Have you...
Dr. Maryanne C. Bombaugh Elected President of the Massachusetts Medical Society
Mashpee – Maryanne C. Bombaugh, MD, MSc, MBA, FACOG, an obstetrician/gynecologist who has been caring for patients for more than 25 years who is currently a gynecologist at Community Health Center of Cape Cod, was elected president of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Bombaugh, a Falmouth resident and a veteran of the United States military, will serve a one-year term as the top officer of the medical society, the statewide...
2020 Map of Mashpee Sold and Produced by E & M Consulting, Inc.
Dear Mashpee Chamber Members, Detailed street maps of Mashpee continue to be the single most requested item from visitors to our Welcome Center. Therefore, the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with E & M Consulting, Inc to produce a brand-new Mashpee Map for publication in 2020. The official 2020 map for the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce is being produced and sold by E & M Consulting, Inc. A sales representative from...
We Need Your Help to Keep Visitor Centers Open
From the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce: WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP VISITOR CENTERS OPEN! Each year, Regional Tourism Councils all over Massachusetts depend on a public-private partnership to help offset operating costs for state-owned visitor centers, which serve more than 2.5 million travelers annually and cost more than $1 million for staffing and overhead (which is growing year over year due to increasing wages and...
RideAway Adventure Project
Rideaway Adventures is extremely excited to announce their new RideAway Adventure Project! We will be hosting weekly excursions every Thursday throughout the summer where people with a passion to get outside and make a difference can come together. These trips range from kayaking and biking to beach cleanups and giving back to the community. Click here to go check it out and join the movement!! #jointhemovment #adventure...
Paid Family & Medical Leave Law Delayed Three Months
PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE LAW UPDATE: Governor Baker, Legislative Leaders Announce Three Month Delay of Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Implementation Now Set to Start October 1, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Karen Spilka released a joint statement last night to announce a three-month delay to the start of the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. The program is...
HR Support & Legislative Updates from Great Harbor Benefits
HR Support & Legislative Updates from Great Harbor Benefits HR Support & Legislative Updates Top 10 Workplace Discrimination Claims (click image to view) HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2020 (click image to...
Environmental Stewardship Campaign Launching on Cape Cod
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please contact Jill Talladay, Director CARE for the Cape and Islands Phone: 508-760-8187 Email: Jill@careforthecapeandislands.org https://www.takecarecapecod.org Environmental Stewardship Campaign Launching on Cape Cod June 10, 2019 Yarmouth, MA – CARE for the Cape and Islands is pleased to announce the launch of a new anti-litter campaign, Take Care Cape Cod. Take Care Cape Cod is modeled...
RideAway Adventures is looking for Junior Ocean Guardians!
Summer time is here and RideAway Kid’s Adventure Camp is in session! We are looking for Junior Ocean Guardians to learn kayaking and paddle boarding to help us make a difference for our oceans. Fully ACA certified instruction, fun games, scavenger hunts, and top of the line equipment. Give us a call at 508-247-0827 or sign up online by clicking this link!...
SCORE Cape Cod June 2019 e-newsletter
SCORE Cape Cod has released its June 2019 e-newsletter. Some important topics of notice are as follows: – Leaving Money On The Table: The Most Commonly Missed Tax Deductions For Small Businesses – Your Employees Crave Recognition. Why Are Most Managers So Stingy? – How to Grow Your Family Business: 5 tips from family business experts on navigating what can be a rocky path Also featured are upcoming webinars with...
Cape Cod Children’s Museum Names Lisa Bates of Sandwich, the New Executive Director
Mashpee MA: Sally Fogerty, President of the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Board of Directors, announced Lisa Bates as the new Executive Director of the organization. Lisa has served as acting Director for the past year. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, certification to teach Behavioral Sciences and a degree in Business Administration. From school administrator and non-profit executive, to teacher, coach, counselor and...
Habitat Cape Cod begins the search for a new Executive Director
Due to retirement, Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, proven leader with a passion for service to the community to join our team to sustain and build upon the high quality programs offered by our mission-driven organization. This position requires the ability to provide strategic direction, impact fundraising and serve as a key community leader. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors,...
The 2019 Cape Cod Farm & Food Guide is Out!
Cape Cod’s Local Farm & Food Guide is out! Pick one up at your local Chamber of Commerce, farmers’ market, or from a Buy Fresh member! Filled with the 2019 farmers’ markets calendar, local food events, farm stands, retail, restaurants, and a fun kids contest! You can also download a guide from our website. Find the digital guide and our members here...
Anne Tangen’s Promotion to EVP of The Coop Announced at Annual Employee Celebration
Anne Tangen’s Promotion to EVP of The Coop Announced at Annual Employee Celebration Hyannis, MA — The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod announced the promotion of Anne Tangen to Executive Vice President. An executive with The Coop since 2013, Tangen oversees Information Technology, Information Security, Project Management, Deposit Operations, Loan Servicing, Quality Control, Customer Assistance Center and Document Control. The...
Community Health Center Champions Reach Out and Read
Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a proud participant of the Reach out and Read Program. Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit organization that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. The Health Center has been collecting new and gently used books from the community at large to be able to provide to their younger patients....
Nauset Disposal Awarded Cape Cod’s Best Green Business
Orleans, MA – Nauset Disposal, headquartered in Orleans, was recognized on Thursday, May 23, 2019 with the 2019 Cape Cod’s Best Green Business or Organization. The inaugural Cape Cod’s Best competition was hosted by the Cape Cod Times and included voting from readers across the region. “Being ‘environmentally friendly’ is part of our mission statement. We understand the sensitivity of our local surroundings. Often considered a less...
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Cape Cod Canal Study Working Group Update
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has released the Draft Final Report for the Cape Cod Canal Transportation Study MassDOT is pleased to announce that the Draft Final Report for the Cape Cod Canal Transportation Study is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. MassDOT recently completed this conceptual planning study to evaluate existing and future transportation safety and congestion...
Cape Abilities receives statewide recognition for innovative Volunteer Engagement
Hyannis, MA, May 29, 2019 – Cape Abilities is pleased to announce that it was recently recognized at the 2019 Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism for implementing a volunteer engagement model called the Service Enterprise Initiative (SEI). Cape Abilities received the Service Enterprise Initiative Transformation Award presented by the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA). MSA is a private, nonprofit organization that serves...
Call to Action: Delay Paid Family and Medical Leave
MACCE (Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives) members are asked to share the message below with their members in order to provide more time for employers to prepare for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the business organizations and advocates who last year negotiated a compromise version of paid family and medical leave are together asking state leaders to postpone...
Sailor’s Valentines on View this Summer at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
Sailor’s Valentines on View this Summer at the Cahoon Museum of American Art The Cahoon Museum of American Art announces the opening of its summer blockbuster exhibition: Exquisite Shells: The Art of Sailors Valentines. Curated by Museum Director Sarah Johnson, the exhibition includes of over 50 artworks from museum and private collections, tracing the history of the art form from the Victorian era through the extraordinary work of...
Major Impact of New Lodging Tax on Cape & Islands Vacation Rentals
Major Impact of New Lodging Tax on Cape & Islands Vacation Rentals May 22, 2019 The sudden passing of the new MA Lodging Tax for short-term rentals has caused significant disruption and confusion for both vacationers and for homeowners and property managers on the Cape and Islands. Although vacationers are technically responsible for paying the tax, homeowners and property managers have been thrust overnight into new logistical...
Experienced Accountant Needed at Community Health Center of Cape Cod
Experienced Accountant needed to join our growing healthcare organization. Duties will include: Preparing profit and loss statements, month end closings and cost accounting reports Compiling and analyzing financial statement , with complete responsibility for general ledger Audit preparation and budget analysis, working with both internal and external auditors. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 years+ experience, preferably...
2nd Annual Cape Cod Canal Day Sponsorship Opportunity
Buzzards Bay Park, Main Street, Buzzards Bay Saturday, September 14, 2019 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Attendees will sample all types of food from local food trucks, craft beer & wine, arts & crafts, live entertainment, cornhole tournament and children’s activities. This is a GREAT opportunity for your business to standout and be in front of thousands of attendees. Sponsorship Opportunities: Major Sponsor $1,000 Contributor-$500...
Useful information from Great Harbor Benefits
Educate your employees on becoming smarter healthcare and benefit consumers. Annual Health Checkup Infographic. Are you prepared for 2019 benefit issues? Here are a few HR Support & Legislative updates. Interviews: What’s illegal to ask? Great Harbor Benefits 101 Town Hall Sq. Falmouth, MA 02540 508-540-7940...
Habitat of Cape Cod receives grant from The Coop Foundation
Yarmouth Port, May 2, 2019 – Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. (Habitat Cape Cod) announced that they recently received a $10,000 grant from The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod’s Coop Foundation to support the Rotary Clubs of Cape Cod’s “A Decent Place to Live” campaign. The fundraising campaign is a coordinated commitment among the Cape’s nine Rotary Clubs to raise $100,000 to support Habitat’s mission of providing affordable,...
News from The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod’s Annual Meeting
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Holds Annual Meeting The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod marked the start of a new fiscal year and the announcement of several key appointments at its annual meeting held on April 25, 2019 at The Sea View in Dennisport. Bank President and CEO Lisa Oliver opened the meeting by acknowledging several highlights from the previous year. Among them was the formation of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod...
Club Z Offers SAT Prep
Register now to take our online Z Prep! SAT or ACT Diagnostic test for FREE. Our Z Prep! SAT and ACT Diagnostic tests are full-length diagnostics tests offering detailed score reporting, strength and weakness analysis, and video-based answer explanations for each and every test question. This special offer also includes 30 days of online access to our premium Z Prep! Study program, with video modules from top test prep tutors...
Community Health Center Hires Director of Integrated Services to Support Complex Careand Behavioral Health Programs
For immediate release, April 11, 2019 For more information, contact: Christopher Ellis, Director of Organizational Advancement (508) 477-5990 www.chcofcapecod.org Community Health Center Hires Director of Integrated Services to Support Complex Care and Behavioral Health Programs Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod has hired Mashpee resident Laura Kanter, PhD, as its first Director of Integrated Services. In this role, Dr....
Monthly HR Support & Legislative Updates from Great Harbor Benefits
Are you prepared for 2019 benefit issues? Here are a few HR Support & Legislative updates that might be helpful to you. Please review below and download items of interest. Please email or call Matthew Hedges at (508) 540-7940 with any questions. Health Plan Rules – Treating Employees Differently Employee Handbook...
Flagship Sun Self Storage Collecting used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids
Flagship Sun Self Storage is collecting used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids for the Lions Club. Prescription eye glasses and hearing aids will be repaired and donated. Drop off your old prescription eye glasses and old hearing aids to Flagship Sun Self Storage located at 490 Main Street (rt 130), Mashpee....
Personnel News from The Coop
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Appoints Katie Lowrey as Vice President Residential and Consumer Lending Operations Hyannis, MA (April 2, 2019) — The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod announced the appointment of Katie Lowrey as Vice President Residential and Consumer Lending Operations. Lowrey brings extensive experience in residential and consumer lending. She spent the past fourteen years at a regional credit union, most recently...
Do You Know What Your Business Is Worth? (You Should!)
Even if you have no intention of selling your business in the short-term it’s always a good idea to know what the business is really worth. Should an opportunity pop up to sell or merge with another company, a life tragedy strikes or a partner decides to leave the business, having some idea of the value is extremely helpful. Knowing your value also helps you make informed decisions as you invest in the company–is this an...
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharks and Public Safety
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharks and Public Safety Cape Cod National Seashore attracts more than 4 million visitors each year, plus countless Cape Cod residents who explore the national seashore’s diverse natural environments and historic sites, and participate in recreational activities. The National Park Service is committed to keeping the public safe while they are in the national seashore. While it is impossible to...
Alexandra Speck Awarded the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Designation
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod’s Senior Giving Officer Alexandra Speck was named a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) by CFRE International earlier this month. Speck joins over 6,300 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation, which is the only accredited certification for fundraising professionals. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by the CFRE...
Planet Fitness Comes to Mashpee Now with 4 Locations on The Cape
Attention Chamber members! Massive renovation project nearly completed. All new equipment arrives April 1. Sign up now and enjoy free fitness training, tons of strength and cardio equipment, state of the art men’s and women’s locker rooms plus a whole lot more! Planet Fitness is expanding on Cape Cod! Now with 4 Cape Cod Locations including Falmouth, Wareham , South Yarmouth and a NEW Mashpee location to choose from! From...
Substance Use Drop-In Night Returns to Community Health Center of Cape Cod in Mashpee
The Community Health Center of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will again host the Mashpee Substance Use Drop-In Nights, held on the first Tuesday of every month from 4-7 p.m. The Substance Use Drop-In Night was launched by the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force in June 2018 to provide treatment options, counseling and education to individuals and families struggling with substance use and addiction. The program has been very...
H-2B Coalition Survey from the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the New England Seasonal Business Coalition, is sharing the following information and we are asking Cape Cod companies to participate in the survey below. The National Association of Landscape Professionals has put together a survey in an effort to record and share with policymakers the negative impacts being felt as a result of the status quo with the H-2B cap. Please click here to...
CHC Hires Director of Optometry and Expands Optometry Services
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod is excited to welcome Dr. Thomas Andrea OD, FAAO as Director of Optometry Services. Dr. Andrea, a resident of Sandwich, most recently served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the New England School of Optometry and as an Attending Optometrist at the Lynn Community Health Center. Dr. Andrea received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston...
Drop-in Night, First Tuesday of Every Month
Mashpee’s Substance Use Drop-in Night Meets the First Tuesday of Every Month. Providing substance use information, education, and treatment resources options from local organizations. If you, or someone you know, needs help or wants information, please stop by! All are welcome, no RSVP required. When: The first Tuesday of each month from 4 to 7 pm. Update: Beginning April, Drop-in Night will be held at the Community Health...
Cape Cod Child Development Announces Transition Plan
Affiliation with JTEC will improve programming and stabilize organization’s future Hyannis, MA, March 8, 2019- After months of reflection and deliberation, the Board of Cape Cod Child Development Program has chosen to enter into a management and affiliation agreement with Job Training and Employment Corporation. The Hyannis based organization is a private non-profit corporation that administers both federal and state workforce...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod’s Dr. Theresa Guanci Wins Massachusetts Dental Society’s 10 Under 10 Award
News Release For immediate release: February 26, 2019 For more information, contact: Christopher Ellis, Director of Organizational Advancement (508) 477-5990 www.chcofcapecod.org Community Health Center of Cape Cod’s Dr. Theresa Guanci Wins Massachusetts Dental Society’s 10 Under 10 Award Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod congratulates Theresa Guanci, DMD, on winning Massachusetts Dental Society’s (MDS) prestigious 10...
MassDOT Canal Transportation Study Update from Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
On Wednesday, February 13th MassDot presented potential roadway improvements involving the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges. They touched on how these case studies would work individually and in conjunction with one another, as well as, their overall impact on traffic operations. The purpose of this conceptual planning study is to identify existing and future multi-modal transportation deficiencies and needs around the Cape Cod Canal area....
The Club at New Seabury hires new Director of Membership
Mashpee, MA – The Club at New Seabury has named Bob Higgins Director of Membership. A veteran in the hospitality industry, Bob has spent 12 years in roles ranging from Director of Membership to General Manager. He started his career in hospitality at New Seabury in 2003, developing and executing a comprehensive membership drive that resulted in more than 300 new members in a five year period then experienced similar successes at Ocean...
H-2B Update Puerto Rico Recruitment Playbook Available
Puerto Rico Recruitment Playbook Available As you know, we have established a relationship with organizations in Puerto Rico in order to assist Cape and Island businesses employ seasonal workforce. Recently we have coordinated with DLA Piper (Puerto Rico) LLC, a global law firm with attorneys in San Juan. They have prepared a playbook with the steps to obtain the authorization from the Office of Employment Service of the Puerto Rico...
Camp Farley Outdoor Education Center hires a new Executive Director
Camp Farley Outdoor Education Center wishes to announce that they have hired a new Executive Director, Jacqueline Porro. Jacqueline has a long history with Camp Farley and is forging ahead with this new beginning while honoring all the best of Farley’s traditions. Plans for summer 2019 are well on their way. We are preparing an enriching and fun filled summer program. Registration is open and we hope you will sign up a lucky...
Cape & Islands reeling over new short-term rental tax
February 12, 2019 The sudden passing of the new MA Lodging Tax for short-term rentals on the very eve of the busy booking season has caused significant disruption and confusion for homeowners and property managers on the Cape and Islands. Although vacationers will technically be paying the tax, homeowners and property managers have been thrust overnight into new logistical and financial burdens such as registration of their homes,...
New Kelley Foundation Nursing Scholarships Announced
The Kelley Foundation Announces New Nursing Scholarships for Cape Cod Community College Students (Cape Cod, MA) – The Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation has announced a new scholarship fund which will support nursing students enrolled in the RN-BS program at Cape Cod Community College (CCCC). The program is a partnership between CCCC and the College of Nursing & Health Sciences at UMASS Boston, offering convenience...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Hosts Grand Opening of New Centerville Location
Centerville – Community Health Center of Cape Cod hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Centerville office, located at 1185B Falmouth Road, on January 31. There was a great turnout of Board Members, donors, patients, staff, volunteers and community partners to officially open the new office. Community Health Center of Cape Cod Chief Executive Officer Karen Gardner welcomed the crowd and provided information about the Health...
Cape Cod Law Firm’s “Charity Challenge” Helps Raise Over $20,000 for Cape Abilities
The Law Offices of John C. Manoog’s “Charity Challenge” matched $10K in donations made to one of the Cape’s well-established non-profits. Hyannis, January 29, 2019 – The Law Offices of John C. Manoog, III, Hyannis, is proud to announce that Cape Abilities, a local non-profit currently celebrating its 50th year serving hundreds of individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod, is the recipient of their 2018...
Water Protection Tax Info for Members
January 14, 2019 Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Trust Fund to be collected by Hotels, Motels, Inns and Bed & Breakfast Establishments When Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ new short term rental tax was passed into law the last week of December, 2018, it included a new trust fund to pay for Cape Cod’s wastewater management. This must be collected by ALL accommodations, including those who have been collecting the local and...
Monthly HR Support & Legislative Updates from Great Harbor Benefits
Great Harbor Benefits has a few HR Supprt & Legislative updates that might be useful for our business members in the community. Frequent Check-ins: Rethinking Performance Reviews. Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines.
Rotary Announces $100,000 Campaign to Support Habitat Cape Cod
The “Decent Place to Live” Campaign Kicks Off with a Grant from Cape Cod 5 January 11, 2019 – “Service above Self” is the motto that Rotary Club members live by, and Cape & Islands Rotary Assistant District Governor, Brad Boyd and the Cape’s nine Rotary Clubs have committed to bringing that motto to life by raising $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. The “Decent Place to Live” campaign has kicked off with a generous...
Five HR Challenges Employers Will Face in 2019
The new year is here, bringing with it a host of opportunities and new challenges for business owners large and small. Changing regulations, court challenges to key regulations and laws at the federal level, and rapidly changing standards in the work environment may all have an impact on HR policies, guidelines and small business insurance policies in the coming year. Here’s a look at some of the most significant challenges and what...
Au Coeur Mind-Body Center’s Workforce Wellness Training
Harvard University researchers report that for every $1 you spend on Workforce Wellness You Save $2.73 through increased performance and reduced absenteeism. Presented at your workplace or in the classrooms at Au Coeur Center, Workforce Wellness Training offers you and your employees dynamic, interactive, custom-designed learning experiences featuring up-to-date research and evidence-based tools. Topics Include: • 21st Century Stress...
Short-term rentals frequently asked questions
Short Term Rentals, New Law Legislation was recently signed into law which subjects short-term rentals of property to the room occupancy excise, G.L. c. 64G, as of July 1, 2019. You can find the new law on the Massachusetts General Law Website. DOR anticipates issuing detailed guidance to explain the administration of the new law. In the meantime, the following provides important information about the new law for those currently...
Cape Cod Academy is Hosting Weekly Admission Events
January 3, 2019…Osterville, MA… Cape Cod Academy (CCA), the only independent, co-educational, college preparatory school serving students from kindergarten to grade 12 on Cape Cod, is hosting Admission Coffee & Conversation sessions every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Join the Head of School, Chad Small, and the Director of Admission, Carrie Salvatore, for a conversation about Cape Cod Academy. Student-led tours will follow....
Experienced Cape Cod Professionals join Board of Cape Cod Child Development Program
New members bring strong fiscal oversight and non-profit expertise Hyannis, January 3, 2019 – The largest provider of quality early childcare education and Early Intervention on Cape Cod and the Islands has elected to its Board of Directors Paul Niedzwiecki, Executive Director and General Counsel at Southfield Redevelopment Authority, and Frank Mello, CPA and CFP Partner at De Paola Begg and Associates. Niedzwiecki, who will...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod’s New Centerville Location Now Open
Centerville – Community Health Center of Cape Cod has opened an office in Centerville, located at 1185B Falmouth Road in the Gosnold building. This new CHC location provides walk-in care services and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary to utilize walk-in services for treatment and care of minor injuries and illnesses, and services are open to the public. Walk-in services that can be...
$70k awarded to Habitat from Willett Foundation
Habitat Cape Cod Announces $70,000 Grant from Willett Foundation Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation Funds will support a planned ten home neighborhood in Falmouth Yarmouth Port, December 7, 2018 – Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is pleased to announce it has received a $70,000 grant from the Willett Foundation Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation. These funds will support a planned ten home neighborhood in Falmouth. “We are deeply...
Local Organizations Receive Donations from The Davenport Companies
THREE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE OVER $11,000 IN HOLIDAY DONATIONS FROM THE STAFF AT THE DAVENPORT COMPANIES (SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA) – The Davenport Companies of South Yarmouth, MA recently visited A Baby Center, Katelynn’s Closet and the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund to deliver holiday cheer and supportive donations to these community organizations. With pickup trucks and vans full of requested items, company representatives arrived at...
Cape Cod Academy Students Selected to Participate in Local Music Festivals
December 14, 2018…Osterville, MA… Cape Cod Academy (CCA), the only independent, co-educational, college preparatory school serving students from kindergarten to grade 12 on Cape Cod, is pleased to announce that CCA students have recently been selected to participate in music festivals in the greater community. All Cape Music Festival Cape & Islands Music Educator’s Association, committed to providing local music students...
Robert Paul Properties Raises $1,000 for Cape Abilities
December 19, 2018 – Robert Paul Properties is pleased to announce that their East Dennis Holiday Celebration and Community Give Back fundraising event raised $1,000 for Cape Abilities, and helped to promote the mission of the agency that is currently celebrating its 50th year of service and support for hundreds of individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod. The event, which took place on Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Robert Paul...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Offering Addictions Services in Mashpee, Falmouth and Bourne
For immediate release: December 13, 2018 For more information, contact: Sydnie Lopolito, Advancement Associate (508) 477-5990 www.chcofcapecod.org Community Health Center of Cape Cod Offering Addictions Services in Mashpee, Falmouth and Bourne Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod continues to do its part to combat Cape Cod’s opioid crisis by offering addictions services to the community in Mashpee, Falmouth and Bourne....
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Recognized as Third Party Lender of the Year by SBA
Hyannis, MA (November 27, 2018) — The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod was recognized by the Small Business Association of Massachusetts as the 2018 SBA Third Party Lender of the Year. The award honored The Coop for its approval of nine 504 projects totaling over $13.7 million dollars, the largest amount for a single financial institution in the Commonwealth. The SBA 504 Loan is designed to provide financing at below market rates...
Cape Abilities Announces New President/CEO As It Celebrates Its’ 50th Anniversary
Hyannis, MA (Nov. 14, 2018) – The Cape Abilities Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jonathan Sproul (right) has been hired as the new President /CEO of Cape Abilities. He replaces Larry R. Thayer, who has been acting as the interim President/CEO. “We are excited to have Jon join our team”, said Marion Broidrick, Chairman of the Cape Abilities Board of Directors. ” As a native Cape Codder who...
Mike Morrison/RideAway Adventures Receives Stewardship Award
Yarmouth Port, MA, November 2, 2018 — CARE for the Cape and Islands presented their 2018 Stewardship Awards November 1, at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster during the “CARE About a Clean Cape & Islands Summit: Protecting Our Environment from Plastic Pollution and Litter”. The recipients were selected from a variety of nominations from the community based upon the following criteria 1) Shows a commitment to Caring for...
How Safe is Your Business Online?
Cyberthreats affect all of us and as the busy holidays near the threat rises even more. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) has just launched a national initiative to educate small business owners about cybersecurity threats and defenses. A great new site with free resources for small business owners. Learn...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Receives $25,000 Partnership Grant for Capital Needs from Eastern Bank
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod announced it has received a $25,000 Partnership Grant from Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank. The grant will help fund CHC’s expansion into its fourth office, which will be in Centerville. The new Centerville location, conveniently located on Route 28 at West Main Street in the Gosnold building, will provide the Mid, Lower and Outer Cape communities with more access to...
CHC of Cape Cod Raises $68,000 at 18th Annual Golf Tournament
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod hosted another successful golf tournament this year at Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, September 24, raising $68,000 in funds to support the Health Center, the most ever, and welcoming 112 individual golfers, the most since 2007. An incredible turnout of sponsors, committee members, players and volunteers participated in the tournament, the Maney Family Putting Contest, raffles and a live...
You might be looking for the wrong job!
If you’re a high school senior, college student, or one of the many young adults who would rather jump into a technical position without a degree, you’ve no doubt already found out that the job market is ultra-competitive. But there are industries that need you, and your tech skills, just not in the ways you might imagine. So if you’re looking for a high-pay gig and don’t mind stepping away from the desk, read on for the top four...
Help is within Reach: Support for Cape Cod employees and family members
Sometimes it is difficult to balance all of lice’s activities and priorities. To make life’s challenges easier to handle, Reach EAP can provide resources and information on these and other topics: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Anger Effective Communication Creating Family and Workplace Harmony Making Time for Yourself Adequate Sleep Referral and Follow-up Services Services include: Face-to-Face,...
Davenport Celebrates 15 Year Club Inductees
DAVENPORT COMPANIES INDUCT SIX INTO 15-YEAR CLUB (SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA) – The Davenport Companies of South Yarmouth, MA recently celebrated the induction of six staff members into the company’s “15-Year Club”. The Club honors those who have reached 15 years of service at an annual celebration, complete with a video presentation, cocktail party and live entertainment. Recognized in 2018 were: John O’Keefe of Davenport Realty Apartment...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Wins Five 2018 HRSA Awards in Quality Improvement
Mashpee – Community Health Center of Cape Cod was recently recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s Bureau of Primary Healthcare for numerous quality improvement achievements in 2018. The non-profit organization was awarded grants for its success in Electronic Health Record Reporting, Clinical Quality Improvement, Health Center Quality, Advancing Health Information Technology and Achieving...
Cape Cod Child Development Streamlines Wareham Services
Cape Cod Child Development Streamlines Wareham Services Organization focuses on long-standing Head Start program in Onset Wareham, MA, (September 14, 2018) – In order to best allocate their Wareham area resources, Cape Cod Child Development Program (CCCDP) will be closing its Sandwich Road preschool, formerly known as The ABC Learning Center, on October 26, while keeping their Head Start program in Onset open at 314 Onset Avenue. Over...
Workplace Wellness Program from Great Harbor Benefits
Wellness Services Overview This services overview features examples of the available wellness resources and tools. Download now. Workplace Wellness: FAQs About Wellness Programs Get your wellness program questions answered with this Workplace Wellness article. Download...
Mashpee Chamber Welcomes Three New Board of Directors
Mashpee, MA—The Mashpee Chamber of Commerce has welcomed three new Board of Directors to the organization. Marybeth Fenton, General Manager of L.L. Bean Mashpee, Maureen Gardner, Executive Director of Laurentide at Mashpee Commons, and Julie Quintero-Schulz, Director of Marketing from The Club at New Seabury have all been nominated and approved to the Board. “Our Board of Directors assists the Executive Team at the Mashpee Chamber...
Reminder about expired or unused prescription
Please take a moment today and look in your home for any unwanted, expired or unused prescription medications and safely dispose of them in the kiosk at the Mashpee Police Station lobby (don’t forget pet medications). This Prescription Drug Kiosk is available year round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is free and no questions asked. Note: The police station is only able to accept pills. Any liquids, aerosols,...
Community Health Center of Cape Cod Dedicates Outreach and Enrollment Center to Founders, and Center for Health Access to Mary Ann Waygan
Mashpee – Though Community Health Center of Cape Cod has expanded since its humble beginnings as the Falmouth Free Clinic, the organization continues to honor its roots. During this year’s National Health Center Week, held from August 12-18, CHC announced the dedication of its Outreach and Enrollment Center to its collective founders. Mary Ann Waygan, one of these founders, was additionally honored with the opening of the Mary Ann...
New Article for Young Entrepreneurs by ReadyJob.Org
Your Million Dollar Idea is Waiting: Tips for Jumpstarting Your Startup Entrepreneurs are everywhere. Unfortunately, many of them don’t know they have what it takes to break away from the traditional workforce. Regardless of your age, starting your own business is an adventure that can pay off in a big way. From 13-year-old Moziah Bridges to wildly successful entrepreneurs that didn’t start until after their 40th birthday, there are...
Waves of Therapeutic Touch has a new name
New name……WAVES HEALING THERAPIES, INC. New web address……waves.massagetherapy.com Voted…..Best Massage in The Enterprise, Best of the Upper Cape Magazine New Therapist!! Jodi Fournier LMT has joined WAVES and is accepting clients (starting Sept 11) for Deep Tissue/Therapeutic, Relaxation, Hot Stone, and Pregnancy Massages!!! Jodi has 20 yrs experience in Massage. She has owned her own practice as well as having worked for several...
Section 6055 Reporting from Great Harbor Benefits
We have the necessary resources to help businesses with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements regarding individuals covered under an employer sponsored health plan. 6055 Reporting Workbook Services Overview This services overview highlights the Section 6055 Reporting Workbook. Download now. ACA Implementation FAQs This ACA Overview describes the FAQs issued by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury...
New Leadership at Cape Cod Child Development
HYANNIS, MA. – Cape Cod Child Development is pleased to welcome Nancy Sorbo as the new Interim Agency Director. Sorbo replaces Anne Colwell, who served as the agency’s CEO since 2015. CCCD Board President Sheryl Walsh expressed appreciation for Ms. Colwell’s efforts on behalf of the agency: “Anne has decided to pursue other professional opportunities. She has worked hard to foster integral relationships with other non-profits and was...
Employee Retention Resources from Great Harbor Benefits
ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO RETAIN VALUABLE TALENT? According to a survey from Multiple Generations at Work, 91 percent of millennials will stay at a job for less than three years. Learn how to prevent turnover and retain your top talent with an arsenal of toolkits, articles and guides that offer valuable tips on how to keep your employees happy. ARE YOU EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES? Most workers leave their jobs...
Transition of Leadership at Cape Abilities
Hyannis, MA, July 3, 2018 – Cape Abilities Board of Directors has announced that Rosalie Edes, its President/Executive Director since November 2014, will be leaving Cape Abilities effective Monday, July 10, 2018 to pursue other opportunities to advance services for individuals with disabilities. As a parent of a young man with Down Syndrome, Ms. Edes has a strong personal mission that has driven her professional choices...
Cape Cod Child Development Announces Parent Company Name: FamilyLinks
Hyannis, MA, June 26, 2018 – Cape Cod Child Development announced the creation of a new parent company name: FamilyLinks, which will represent the broader partnerships and vision that have evolved during CCCDP’s 47 year history. CEO Anne Colwell made the soft announcement to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at CCCDP’s annual meeting back in late April. “We are the leading early education provider in the region, but we are more than...
Nauset Disposal Accelerates Growth by Expanding Service Offerings to Plymouth
Nauset Disposal Accelerates Growth by Expanding Service Offerings to Plymouth Orleans, MA – Nauset Disposal, Cape Cod’s leading private waste hauler, announced that effective July 1, the company will be offering residential service to customers in the town of Plymouth. In addition to the new territory, Nauset Disposal will be opening a second location in Plymouth, MA in August 2018. This location will accommodate the...
There’s No Place Like Mashpee Video
For anyone who couldn’t make it to the Mashpee Chamber Annual Dinner this past May, here is a glimpse of what was celebrated that evening. Thank you to Mashpee TV for help creating this video!
Cape Cod Academy announces new members to its Board of Trustees
May 31, 2018…Osterville, MA… Cape Cod Academy (CCA), an independent school serving students from kindergarten to grade 12, announces that two new board members have been appointed to the school’s Board of Trustees. They are Charlotte Canzano and Kim Straubing, both residents of Osterville. Charlotte Canzano has enjoyed visiting Cape Cod her entire life and now calls it home. Her passion for the Cape has been passed onto her four...
Account Ability Consulting Inc.’s Susan R. Cook Recieves 2018 Top 100 ProAdvisors Award
ACCOUNT ABILITY CONSULTING INC.’S SUSAN R. COOK RECIEVES 2018 TOP 100 PROADVISORS AWARD MASHPEE, MA May 31, 2018. Account Ability Consulting Inc. is pleased to announce that Susan R. Cook has been named a 2018 Top ProAdvisor by Insightful Accountant, an independent news and information source written specifically for the small business advisor who needs to stay current on the latest news and offerings in accounting technology,...
Cape Abilities returns to Orleans!
Hyannis, MA, May 14, 2018 – Cape Abilities, a non-profit organization that serves more than 420 individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, is thrilled to announce its return to the town where it was first established as Nauset Workshop 50 years ago. The purchase of the former Masonic Building at 107 Main Street in Orleans is the next step in the fulfillment of the agency’s strategic plan to ensure that it will offer...
Cape Cod Academy students join Woods Hole Research Center scientists to assess health of local rivers
Osterville, MA – May 7, 2018. Sixty high school students from Cape Cod Academy (CCA) joined scientists from the Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) last week for a day of research to assess the health of local rivers and their watersheds. This was the fourth year in a row that Cape Cod Academy has marked Water Day, a day of hands-on learning about local waterways. Implemented by Keith Lewison, CCA’s humanities teacher and...
Press Release: The Club at New Seabury Hires Pedro Gonzalez, Director of Food & Beverage
Gonzalez has worked in the restaurant industry for over 30 years. For the last four years he has served as Executive Director of Restaurants, Director of Food & Beverage, and Director of Fine Dining at The Greenbrier, America’s Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Prior to The Greenbrier, he served in various Restaurant General Manager roles for more than 20 years. Gonzalez received a BBA in Business Administration and...
CAPE COD ACADEMY SCIENCE TEACHER SELECTED FOR TEACHING FELLOWSHIP AT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
April 10, 2018…Cape Cod Academy (CCA) Science Department Chair, Abby Wood, has been selected to participate in Ecology Project International (EPI)’s Teacher Fellowship to Yellowstone National Park. Abby is one of 12 teacher fellows chosen from around the country to participate in the EPI’s Teacher Fellowship to Yellowstone. The fellowship is an eight-day (April 7-14) intensive course in inquiry-based teaching methods through hands-on...
New Executive Director Announced for Friends of Bass River
(SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA) – Friends of Bass River, the regional nonprofit launched in 2017 to protect the delicate ecosystem of the Bass River Estuarine System, is excited to welcome Brian Weiner as their new Executive Director. In his new role, Weiner will represent Friends of Bass River to the public, towns, government, civic groups and other non-profits to raise awareness of the critical environmental issues the river currently faces....
Common sense and good manners: The importance of job-readiness skills in the workplace
Common sense and good manners: The importance of job-readiness skills in the workplace Employers traditionally focus on job skills and applicable knowledge when seeking out capable young job candidates. Hiring managers and human resource personnel need people with specific abilities which enable them to succeed in a given job and add value to the company. In recent years, employers have found that many young adults they bring into...
CHC Launches Structured Outpatient Addictions Program
Community Health Center of Cape Cod is expanding its addictions treatment services. The Health Center has launched a Structured Outpatient Addictions Program (SOAP) for individuals who may be just leaving detox or are in need of daily, more structured outpatient support. This program is unique as it focuses on substance use treatment through intensive counseling and access to primary care services, and also addresses many of the other...
Quintero-Schulz Chosen as The Club at New Seabury’s Director of Marketing
Mashpee, MA— February 7, 2018 – The Club at New Seabury “New Seabury” has selected Julie Quintero-Schulz, of Centerville, MA to be its new Director of Marketing. Ms. Quintero-Schulz began this newly created position on January 30th, 2018, and will pay specific attention to continually improving the marketability and membership growth surrounding New Seabury. Quintero-Schulz graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in...
Eastern Bank Recognized Among the Best for Middle Market Businesses for Second Year in a Row
BOSTON, February 7, 2018 – Financial research firm Greenwich Associates recently named Eastern Bank one of the top banks for businesses regionally, bestowing Eastern with three Greenwich Excellence Awards in the categories “Cash Management, Overall Satisfaction,” “Likelihood to Recommend / Net Promoter Score” and “Proactively Provides Advice,” in the Northeast’s Middle Market segment. Among the 600 banks evaluated nationally, Eastern...
Please check out the Town of Mashpee’s Interactive Trail Map!
NEW INTERACTIVE TRAIL MAP! Please check out the Town of Mashpee’s Interactive Trail Map! Click on a trail, and see a pop-up menu complete with the Trail Guide, Trail Video, trail length, and parking locations. Please check out our new trail videos for Johns Pond, Santuit Pond, and the Mashpee River Woodlands, done by Team 118. Read...
Mashpee Plastic Bag Ban Bylaw Reminder
The Town of Mashpee has had a plastic bag ban in effect since March 20, 2017. Therefore, by March 20, 2018 all plastic bag use should be ceased. To read about this ban in the town Bylaws, follow this link: https://www.mashpeema.gov/sites/mashpeema/files/uploads/2017_town_code.pdf Pages 95-99 detail the ban, specify what bags are banned, and details limited exceptions to the...
GREATER HAYNNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES PRESIDENT/CEO, ENTERING NEW ERA
Hyannis, MA — Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce names President /CEO, Todd Deluca. After an intense six month process, the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce has selected Mr. Deluca to help grow the Chamber and promote Hyannis and its surrounding villages. “Todd brings a strong background in tourism and business to the Chamber. In his most recent role as President of the Exeter, NH Chamber of Commerce, he demonstrated the skills we...
How Employers Can Make Their Company More Attractive to Entry-Level Job Seekers and Keep the Local Talent Pool Stocked
How Employers Can Make Their Company More Attractive to Entry-Level Job Seekers and Keep the Local Talent Pool Stocked Many recent high-school and college graduates come out of their education with a “grass is greener” philosophy when it comes to finding an entry-level job. Businesses – especially in smaller to mid-size towns, often have to contend with a depleted talent pool as young adults leave their hometowns looking for...
Resources from Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services, Inc
Critical Cyber Exploits Affect Nearly All Computers Cyber security researchers recently announced the discovery of two major security flaws that could allow hackers to bypass regular security measures and obtain normally inaccessible data. The flaws, referred to as Meltdown and Spectre, are both caused by design flaws found in nearly all modern processors. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to access all of the data found in...
Cape Abilities Announces New Board of Directors
Cape Abilities Announces New Board of Directors, Chairman and Two New Members Hyannis, MA, January 10, 2018 – Cape Abilities, a non-profit organization well-known for providing quality services for individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, recently announced the appointment of Danyel Bianchi-Matteson and David Robinson to its Board of Directors, and Scott Rockman as its new Board Chairman. With over 49 years of...
The Cottages at New Seabury
New Seabury is an upscale, resort community located on Cape Cod in Mashpee, Massachusetts and situated on over 1,500 acres of land bordering Nantucket Sound. A charming seaside community, the cottages at New Seabury, offer beautiful homes set amidst the country club setting and resort style living. The Cottages at New Seabury New Seabury’s newest offering, The Cottages at New Seabury, evokes a simpler time and a return to Old...
Good News: Cape Cod Children’s Museum merges with Cape Cod Child Development
Merger Sets Stage for Bright Future at Children’s Museum Mashpee, MA, October 23 2017 – The Cape Cod Children’s Museum is delighted to announce its merger with Cape Cod Child Development Program the leading provider of early childhood education in the region. “The Museum has been growing steadily over the years, and we had reached a stage where in order to meet the administrative requirements of a larger organization, we either had to...
Cape Abilities Announces New Associate Executive Director for Program Operations
Hyannis, MA, September 26, 2017 Cape Abilities, a non-profit organization well-known for providing quality services for individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, welcomes Leah LaCross as its new Associate Executive Director for Program Operations, effective immediately. Ms. LaCross comes to Cape Abilities from the Duffy Health Center where she was the Director of Program Development and Quality. Prior to that, she served in a...
Cape and islands United Way Launches New Affinity Group Women United
(Hyannisport, MA) Eighty women gathered at the Hyannisport Club on Wednesday to launch WOMEN UNITED. A new affinity group of the Cape and Islands United Way, WOMEN UNITED is galvanizing to raise funds and mobilize volunteers in support of early education and care for Cape Cod families. Speaker Cindy Horgan, Director of Cape Cod Children’s Place in Eastham and an expert in parent education and engagement, declared the need to “Start at...
Royal Cotuit – 4 Star Facility
Did you know that The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid work with the State to conduct annual inspections to ensure facilities are providing quality care? They use a 5 star system to measure quality of care and customer service. A rating of 4 stars indicates that the facility is above average in quality of care, staffing and inspections! We are pleased to announce… Royal Cotuit is now a 4-Star Facility! Royal Cotuit is a Nursing...
Why I Read the Mashpee Chamber Newsletter:
Report on Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Meeting to Mashpee Chamber You don’t need to read further than the title of this article to understand why I make it my business to read the Mashpee Chamber Newsletter. I read it because I learn about all sorts of things that are important to our community. In one issue I learned about the June 20th Regional Transit Authority meeting, the subject of which would be Cape Cod transportation...
Cape Abilities awarded Development & Education Grant from Bank of America
Hyannis MA, May 25, 2017 – Cape Abilities has received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation in support of its Employment & Vocational Skills Training Program located at the Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis. This grant will assist in the funding of a Vocational Specialist, a former Special Education Curriculum Consultant and a Master Gardener, who will provide support to job coaches and farm staff,...
Maritime Meanderings Rack Cards
Maritime Meanderings Rack Cards Thanks to a grant from CARE for the Cape & Islands, support through the MA Cultural Council grant to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce—and advice from a number of our great historical societies–we put together a set of self-guided tours of our seafaring heritage. These Maritime Meanderings draw attention to the unique character of the region, its place in history, and the impact of our...
Mashpee Parks
The Mashpee Dog Park opened on the morning of July 15th. The park is a spacious area with separate sections for younger dogs, older dogs, and a training area. It is a wonderful place to take your canine companions out and to let them roam free of leashes. The Mashpee Dog Park is a part of Heritage Park and is located on Ashmut Road, which is located just off Route 130. The Mashpee Community Park has been recently renovated and...
About Becki
Hello, my name is Becki Grainger and I will be doing blog entries on this website for the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce. You have probably heard of my name through the Mashpee Magazine and this website. I have been working here since May of 2014. I have several different responsibilities at the Chamber. The latest work I have done was to create the slideshow presentation for the Annual Dinner. Previously, I have created a few websites...
Cape and Islands United Way
“When you give here, it stays here.” The mission of the United Way is to improve peoples lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Across the country, the United Way activates community resources to make the greatest possible impact. The United Way system includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers. The...
Advertising on MashpeeChamber.com
Dear Members, At this time, please contact the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce directly using the methods and details at the bottom right of every page of this site in order to learn more about advertising online. More details and online payment methods will be made available soon. Thank you, Mashpee Chamber Staff
Force 4 Photography Aerial Video
Thanks to Force 4 Photography for shooting aerial footage of our Annual Golf Tournament at Willowbend in Mashpee. We had a great time, and look forward to next year’s tournament! Aerial video and photography are a unique and exciting way to showcase properties and events. Contact the Mashpee Chamber or Force 4 Photography about how you can get involved in showing off your business via aerial video or virtual...
Mashpee Making Headlines Video and 2014 Magazine
Mashpee Making Headlines Video and 2014 Magazine To view our magazine, click the link: Mashpee Magazine 2014 pdf To view the video, press play!
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