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$1.6M Grant Will Help Cape Cod Gateway Airport Make Needed Improvements
The federal funds will help the airport repair its apron, an FAA document shows.

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The federal funds will help the airport repair its apron, an FAA document shows.

Prices were up in the town of Barnstable, and the inventory of homes for sale also shrunk across the region, a report Wednesday said.
Prices soared in the town of Falmouth, and the inventory of homes for sale also shrunk across the region, a report Wednesday said.
The company is now building a new facility near Route 128.
Hyannis Open Streets closes off part of Main Street to make room for music, games and more – while nearly a dozen walks are scheduled.
The town is recognizing fallen heroes with a tribute in Blue Hill Cemetery's Garden of Honor.
Cozy Clay offered its first classes on Saturday, and plans a grand opening later this month.
Volunteer-driven governance is a longstanding tradition in Natick, and the town hopes residents will respond to the call.
The college, which has its health care campus in Framingham, is launching an associate degree in a fast-growing field.
A new study of cellphone data shows visitors from Canada are coming here less often, and spending less time when they do.
A full slate of ceremonies will recognize members of the U.S. armed forces who died in service to their country.
Framingham will begin planting flags at military gravesites this weekend, in honor of Memorial Day. There are lots of flags to install.
While schools can't segregate students with lower English-language skills in their own classes, specialized instruction continues.
Some people are concerned about the homeless shelter's planned location near an elementary school.
Memorial Day is a time of both solemnity and celebration, and a host of events are planned in Barnstable for the holiday period.
Memorial Day is a time of both solemnity and celebration, and a variety of events are planned in Falmouth for the holiday period.
After cuts last week, state notices on Friday afternoon showed many more jobs will be eliminated across the commonwealth.
The bids for design completion and construction of the new headquarters are less than what the town has budgeted.
The town has budgeted $685,000 for the upgrades, and construction could begin this fall. A public meeting on the project is planned soon.
Replacing a fire engine is a major undertaking for any municipality, but now Waltham has a modern ladder truck on Moody Street.