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🌱 Patch AM: Planning to hit StriperFest at Falmouth Marine Park this month?

You won't want to miss Harwich Cranberry Festival - 50th Anniversary on the Falmouth Patch calendar

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Greetings Falmouth! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning to hit StriperFest at Falmouth Marine Park this month?
  • What's really behind the Steamship Authority's delayed reservation overhaul?
  • How will Falmouth's Zoning Board rulings shape your neighborhood next week?

Also on today's calendar: Harwich Cranberry Festival - 50th Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cape Cod Fishing Report- September 17, 2026 (onthewater.com) — If you fish out of Falmouth, this week's conditions are lining up nicely, with strong albie action reported by Eastman's Sport and Tackle and improving striper bites on local beaches. Looking ahead, On The Water's StriperFest hits Falmouth Marine Park on September 26, promising live music, local artists, and a big end-of-season celebration for Cape anglers.
   

2. Frustrations brew over delayed SSA reservation system replacement (mvtimes.com) — Falmouth's representative on the Steamship Authority board is demanding clearer answers as the long-promised new reservation system falls further behind schedule, after millions have already been spent. With concerns over project management, testing, and transparency, board members are weighing outside consultants and insisting on a detailed recovery plan to protect ferry riders who rely on year-round service.
   

3. Falmouth, MA Zoning Board of Appeals — September 24, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Falmouth residents can review what their Zoning Board of Appeals decided at the upcoming September 24, 2026 meeting through MeetingWatch's detailed report, minutes, and video links. The tool lets you search decisions, conditions, and discussions in plain English, connecting you directly to official records and exact video timestamps for deeper context.
   

4. A son's memory, a mother's mission: Susan Shaw wins grand prize as Patriots honor 26 volunteers at 2026 Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards (patriots.com) — A New England Patriots community award is helping bring a powerful new resource to Falmouth: The Green House, a scenic retreat that will host week-long, no-cost stays for families grieving the loss of a child or parent. Backed by a $25,000 grand prize to William's Be Yourself Challenge, the project aims to welcome 52 families a year for restorative support.
   

5. HS roundup/scores: St. Mary's rallies to nip Gloucester in football thriller (bostonherald.com) — Falmouth High teams had a tough day on the fields and court, with girls soccer falling 2-0 to Sandwich and volleyball swept 3-0 by Barnstable. Still, the roundup is packed with Cape and Islands scores, so you can see how Falmouth's rivals and neighbors fared across football, soccer, field hockey, golf, and volleyball.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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