Mixed-Use Village Proposed in Forestdale

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Forestdale, MA – A 75.9 acre parcel of land located in the easterly side of Route 130 in Forestdale, MA is the site of a proposed mixed-use development known as Forestdale Village. The project site is located just south of the Mobil Mart and along the westerly side of Peters Pond. Forestdale Village will be constructed in multiple phases… [Continue Reading]

Harwichport Mixed-Use Property Sold

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Harwichport, MA – In June 2010, long-time Cape Cod real estate professional Mike Ulrich brokered the sale of The House of Morgan property located at 546 Main Street in Harwichport, MA. The purchase price was $520,000 and the buyer was Oceanside Property Investments LLC. The mixed-use property includes approximately 2,024 square feet of lower level retail space and a spacious three… [Continue Reading]

Investment Group Buys Provincetown Hotel

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Provincetown, MA – In mid June 2010, Finard Properties and its affiliate Black Oak Realty Advisors acquired The Cape Inn Resort in Provincetown, MA from long-time owners Fred E. and Patricia Sateriale. The Burlington, MA based real estate investment and development firm also partnered with Turnstone Property in the transaction. The Cape Inn Resort is a 139… [Continue Reading]

Bill Zammer Named Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s Chairman of the Board

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Southborough, MA - William “Bill” Zammer, Jr., owner/operator of several lodging and foodservice facilities on Cape Cod (known as Cape Cod Restaurants, Inc.), was selected as the 2010 – 2011 chairman of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA). Zammer is a veteran in the Foodservice Industry, having been in the business and operated a number of establishments over the past… [Continue Reading]

Cape Cod’s Second Walgreens Under Construction in Mashpee

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MASHPEE – Construction workers are making much progress on the new Walgreens under construction at South Cape Village in Mashpee, MA. The new 13,625 square foot masonry retail structure is located at the corner of Route 28 and Donna’s Lane. A smaller building which will contain five to six specialty retail shops is also under construction. The two new structures, designated… [Continue Reading]

New 10 Pump Gas Mart Proposed, First in Many Years

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ORLEANS, MA – The Cape Cod Commision opened a pro-forma hearing on March 5, 2010 concerning a proposed Stop & Shop self-service gas mart at the existing Cranberry Cove Plaza located on Route 6A in Orleans, MA. The proposal includes the construction of a 10-pump facility in the southerly portion of the parcel currently comprising paved parking. According to… [Continue Reading]

Cape Cod Restaurant News

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Cape Cod Restaurant News – March 2010 As we approach the start of 2010 season, a number of changes involving Cape Cod restaurants have been completed or are in the works. Here’s a sample of some of the changes: Barnstable HYANNIS – Bud’s Place at 959 Bearses Way is under new ownership. Late last month the Barnstable Licensing Authority approved the… [Continue Reading]

WGBH Purchases Historic Davis House, Renovation Planned

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WOODS HOLE – In mid December 2009, public service broadcaster WGBH purchased the historic Davis House at 3 Water Street in Woods Hole from fellow nonprofit the Children’s School of Science. The move will enable WCAI to continue its radio operations there, and give new life to the 164-year-old building.

Long Time Cape Cod Manufacturer Plans Relocation

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If all goes according to plan, Sapphire Engineering, Inc. will be relocating operations from Bourne to Middleborough, MA. Sapphire Engineering, Inc., a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, is a U.S. health and science manufacturer of custom precision analytical and diagnostic components for original equipment manufacturers. The firm is now located in a leased facility which it has been occupying for many… [Continue Reading]

Was Anyone Really Surprised When Mr. Wallenda Fell?

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Photograph by MoonSoleil/Conny Liegl The Flying Wallenda’s were tightrope daredevils who performed without a safety net. Having perfected the 7 person human pyramid over 50 years of performing they became the most famous high wire circus act of the 20th century. In a 1963 performance two of the family fell to their deaths. Some people… [Continue Reading]