🌱 How new burial findings at Burying Hill could shape Bourne’s future development
Bourne, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Bourne! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new burial findings at Burying Hill could shape Bourne’s future development
- How Bourne’s Sean Collins became a two-sport standout Canalman
- Plymouth and Bourne communities honor the life of Beverly Ann Perry
Also on today's calendar: Mayflower Beer Garden at The Pinehills and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
- Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Researchers find evidence of at least 15 early burials at Burying Hill in Bourne (capeandislands.org) — Archaeologists have confirmed at least 15 likely Wampanoag burial sites at Burying Hill in Bourne, backing the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe’s long-held beliefs and influencing nearby development plans. Funded by the town and tribe, the non-invasive radar study may guide future protection of sacred land, though no additional research is currently scheduled. 
• Outside The Lines With Bourne High's Sean Collins (capenews.net) — Bourne sports fans can celebrate senior standout Sean Collins as he wraps up a strong tennis season for the Canalmen after previously starring on the boys’ hockey team. The Bourne High AP Scholar and Hobey Baker Award winner also juggles DECA, student council, and Key Club while eyeing a deep state tournament run.
• Beverly Ann Perry, 77, artist and knitter (plymouthindependent.org) — Bourne residents should know that services for longtime Plymouth resident Beverly Ann Perry will conclude with a May 20 burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. The 77-year-old artist, knitter, and former legal assistant is remembered by her close-knit family and friends for her creativity and community spirit.
📸 Around Bourne
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cape Cod Santa Supper →
The Sagamore, 1131 S Sandwich Rd #6A, Sagamore
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Beginner Mahjong SUPER SESSIONS with Mahjongg Cape Cod →
Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Ave #2028, Osterville
10:00 am -
GNBRVT Varsity Baseball @ Bourne →
Bourne High School, 75 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne
3:45 pm -
NF - Gr. 3 & 4 Talent Show
North Falmouth Elementary School 62 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556
6:00 pm -
NF - Art Show & PTO Ice Cream Social/Basket Raffle
North Falmouth Elementary School 62 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556
5:30 pm -
Elementary School Play — Bridgeview Montessori School →
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, 220 Sandwich Rd, Bourne
6:30 pm -
Mayflower Beer Garden at The Pinehills →
Mayflower Beer Garden at the Pinehills, 3 Village Green N, Plymouth
5:00 pm -
2026 Memorial Day Flag Placement →
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave, Buzzards Bay
10:00 am -
4th Annual Black Sea Bass Tournament →
Rod & Rail, 149 Main St, Buzzards Bay
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
Thursday May 28
📣 Bourne Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BIS Rising Grade 2 & 3 Parent Information Night
Bourne Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
5:00 pm -
Bourne PTA Meeting at BMS Media Center →
Bourne Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
6:30 pm -
Curiosity Classroom: Preservation 101 - Why Historic Buildings Matter and How to Preserve Them →
Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main St, Sandwich
6:00 pm -
4th Annual RED Day Casino Night Fundraiser to Benefit Tommy's Place →
The Bay Pointe Club, 19 Bay Pointe Dr, Buzzards Bay
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our fur baby is missing.
Her name is Gracie & she is a gray tuxedo! White on chest & paws. She is double clawed on her front paws! She has a pink collar on (if it’s still on… (Nextdoor Bourne Villages)
🗞 Nearby News
Buzzards Bay
- ‘We can't even do this?' Why authorities are still dumping sewage into the Charles River (bostonglobe.com)
- 9 Massachusetts Pizza Places Where The Slices Hang Off The Plate (takingthekids.com)
- Gary Brian Szymaniak, 81, veteran and banker (plymouthindependent.org)
Sandwich
- A drive down Old Sandwich Road leads to fresh seafood in Sandwich, Mass. (wcvb.com)
- Cape Cod and Islands High School Baseball Player of the Week Voting (capecodtimes.com)
Mashpee
- Mashpee voters approve millions for schools, sewers and town services (capecodtimes.com)
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