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šŸŒ± How a new research campus could change Chathamā€™s future

Chatham, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new research campus could change Chathamā€™s future
  • What Chatham swimmers should know after new white shark sightings
  • How new shark-fishing rules already affect Chatham Harbor

Also on today's calendar: Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Chatham Takes Steps To Attract An Academic Research Institution (capecodchronicle.com) ā€” Chatham officials are reviving efforts to bring an academic research institution to town, with a working group planning a public forum and fresh outreach to universities like Northeastern. Members are weighing possible town properties, housing options, and how to showcase Chathamā€™s coastal resources and existing facilities to attract a program that could boost the local economy and research profile.
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2. Huge basking shark spotted off South Shore beach, white sharks appear near Maine, Cape Cod (boston.com) ā€” Two recent white shark sightings just off North Beach Island in Chatham highlight that peak shark season is underway along our coast. A New England Aquarium expert urges swimmers to stay close to shore, avoid splashing, and report any sharks, as more people with phones and drones are documenting these increasingly common encounters across New England beaches.
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3. Massachusetts expands white shark fishing restrictions as fishermen target sharks (bostonherald.com) ā€” Massachusetts has tightened rules on shore-based white shark fishing, now extending restrictions to Nantucket after anglers created risky situations near swimmers. The stateā€™s earlier ban already covers Monomoy Island and Chatham Harbor, meaning local anglers must follow strict tackle limits while beachgoers benefit from added safety as shark activity increases along the Capeā€™s Atlantic-facing shoreline.
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4. Manila Clams, Popular on Menus Around the Globe, Are Found in Local Waters (provincetownindependent.org) ā€” Scientists have confirmed that invasive Manila clams are now established along Cape Codā€™s coast, including documented live clams and the first 2023 finds in Chatham that shellfish harvesters reported to the townā€™s shellfish constable. Researchers are tracking how the species may affect native quahogs and predators, and theyā€™re asking residents to upload photos of any ā€œweirdā€ clams they find to iNaturalist.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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