novaTopFlexJan 8

Hype for the Future 68I: The Historical Significance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County by County

Preamble The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is not just defined by Plymouth nor by Boston, but also by the numerous other cities and towns within the surrounding areas and beyond—as far west as the Berkshires, as far east as Cape Cod, and as far south as Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Introduction The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is home to fourteen (14) distinct counties, of which eight (8) of the county governments have been abolished. The other six remain in full force and are […]

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Hype for the Future 68I: The Historical Significance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County by County

Preamble The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is not just defined by Plymouth nor by Boston, but also by the numerous other cities and towns within the surrounding areas and beyond—as far west as the …

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novaTopFlexJan 6

Hype for the Future 66E: Upper Cape

Introduction The Upper Cape region of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, consists of the four westernmost towns in the county: Mashpee, Falmouth, Sandwich, and Bourne. The Towns of Mashpee and Falmouth have shores on the Nantucket Sound, with Falmouth also containing a southwestern shore on the Vineyard Sound and a western shore on Buzzards Bay. Of the four towns, only Sandwich contains a shoreline on the Cape Cod Bay, though the Town of Bourne contains a shoreline further into Buzzards Bay […]

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Hype for the Future 66E: Upper Cape

Introduction The Upper Cape region of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, consists of the four westernmost towns in the county: Mashpee, Falmouth, Sandwich, and Bourne. The Towns of Mashpee and Falmo…

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novaTopFlexJan 5

Hype for the Future 66C: Middle Cape

Introduction The Middle Cape region of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, located approaching the main body of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts beyond the Outer and Lower Capes, is home to the Towns of Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Dennis, from west to east. Each of the three towns in the region is situated where the Cape Cod Bay is to the north and the Nantucket Sound is to the south, with every town containing a reasonable population base and seasonal influx every summer. Also, each of the […]

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Hype for the Future 66C: Middle Cape

Introduction The Middle Cape region of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, located approaching the main body of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts beyond the Outer and Lower Capes, is home to the Town…

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novaTopFlexJan 5

Hype for the Future 66B: Lower Cape

Introduction Situated to the south of the Outer Cape and Lower Cape areas is the Middle Cape area, representative of the portion of Barnstable County closest to Nantucket Island and containing Monomoy Point at the southern end. The area is home to the Towns of Orleans, Chatham, Harwich, and Brewster, though the Town of Orleans has been featured in a separate article along with the Towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham, from north to south. Though the Monomoy Islands are […]

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Hype for the Future 66B: Middle Cape

Introduction Situated to the south of the Outer Cape and Lower Cape areas is the Middle Cape area, representative of the portion of Barnstable County closest to Nantucket Island and containing Mono…

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novaTopFlexJan 4

Hype for the Future 65B: Nantucket, a Queer Haven, Town, County, and Island

Introduction The Town of Nantucket is the sole town in the consolidated town-county arrangement of Nantucket County, Massachusetts. Though not as notable for the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 population as the Cape Cod area, including Provincetown, the island of Nantucket offers seclusion that may provide privacy and security for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and aromantic/asexual community, albeit on a different register. Notable […]

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Hype for the Future 65B: Nantucket, a Queer Haven, Town, County, and Island

Introduction The Town of Nantucket is the sole town in the consolidated town-county arrangement of Nantucket County, Massachusetts. Though not as notable for the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 population as the Cap…

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novaTopFlexJan 4

Hype for the Future 65A: Cape Cod and Upper Barnstable County

Disclaimer Because the Town of Provincetown is located at the tail end of Cape Cod and is a notable location for the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 community, Ptown requires a separate article on the blog. Therefore, this particular article will refer to the remainder of the area, especially north of Orleans along Route 6. Introduction The Towns of Truro and Wellfleet are typically considered the second and third towns up the Cape Cod Peninsula in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. If Provincetown […]

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Hype for the Future 65A: Cape Cod and Upper Barnstable County

Disclaimer Because the Town of Provincetown is located at the tail end of Cape Cod and is a notable location for the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 community, Ptown requires a separate article on the blog. Therefor…

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novaTopFlexJan 4

Hype for the Future 65/284: Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts

Introduction The Town of Provincetown is located at the tail end of Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. At the side of the Pilgrims’ Landing of 1620, Provincetown today maintains ferry access to Boston and Plymouth on the opposite side of Massachusetts Bay. Importance The Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, is a regional hub for the LGBTQIA+ community and is associated with the summer season, similar to the numerous communities of coastal Maine. Within Barnstable County, […]

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Hype for the Future 65/284: Tow of Provincetown, Massachusetts

Introduction The Town of Provincetown is located at the tail end of Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. At the side of the Pilgrims’ Landing of 1620, Provincetown today maintains ferry ac…

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AIF-MassachusettsMar 19, 2025

Hands Off 2025 protests in and around Massachusetts on April 5th:

Boston
April 5, 11am-2pm
Parkman Bandstand
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764606/

Hyannis
April 5, 12-2pm
Hyannis Airport Rotary, 499 Barnstable Road, Hyannis
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/765142/

Haverhill
April 5, 10am-11:30am
White's Corner - Central Plaza
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764798/

Worcester
April 5, 12pm-3pm
Worcester City Hall
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764876/

Plymouth
April 5, 12-1pm
Coles Hill, Water Street
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764999/

Providence, RI
April 5, 12-1:30pm
Hope High School, 324 Hope St, Providence
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764710/

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Hands Off Massachusetts! Rally/March · Hands Off

***RALLY AND MARCH*** **SCHEDULE:** - 11:00 am: Meet at Parkman Bandstand - 11:15 am: Kickoff speaker - 11:25 am: March to City Hall Plaza - 12:30 pm: Speakers at City Hall Plaza **CURRENT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:** - Just added: Dropkick Murphys! - MC: Jean-Luc Pierite | President | North American Indian Center of Boston - Senator Ed Markey - Carol Rose | President | ACLU-MA - Chastity Bowick | Founder | Trans Resistance - Chrissy Lynch | President | Massachusetts AFL-CIO - Jaya Savita | Director | Asian Pacific Islander’s Civic Action Network - Jessica Tang | President | AFT-MA - Dr. Kylie Ariel Bemis | Rising Hearts The federal administration thinks this country belongs to them—and that they're above the law. They're taking *everything* they can get their hands on—our rights, our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. But as Mayor Wu put it — two weeks after standing up for Boston’s immigrants in Congress and one week after Boston became a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community — “No one tells Boston how to take care of our own, not kings, and not presidents who think they are kings… God save whoever messes with Boston.” On Saturday, April 5th, a coalition of Massachusetts resistance groups is taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! Because we will always protect our neighbors, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, origin, background, status, disability, religion or lack thereof. Massachusetts is ready to protect democracy—and we the people are ready to show up. **We the People** means ***EVERYBODY!*** **And we need your support to make this happen. Please help us rent the equipment we need to make this event as accessible to as many people as possible by [donating here!](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/handsoffboston)** **Co-Sponsors:** • Indivisible Mass Coalition • Mass 50501 • Swing Blue Alliance • UU Mass Action • [And many more!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14li-zLQXoKFzkBMV4OqrnewXTc8kExequ0zzKg6kIhc/edit?tab=t.0) Sign up [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd678fb0AUXo7fTMxpvPv4YULGatuAmajaVJdb6H8JtshMSpA/viewform?usp=header) to join our growing list of co-sponsors! **This is a nonviolent action.** We expect **ALL** participants to remain **peaceful** and to try to de-escalate any potential confrontations. **Transportation:** [Western Mass](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YnkMiv3K12HMBpklTcOKI007c-cr6j289YfIP8zhiYc/) [MetroWest](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipWCbrVGM1of0fSsXA5sdLraTye-W-whDz4SpZgPFXo/) *More areas coming soon!* **How to Prepare:** • Bring signs → Make your message visible! • Recruit friends → The more people, the more power. • Record everything (except faces when possible)→ Post photos/videos with #HandsOff #HandsOff2025 #50501 #Mass50501 #FiftyFiftyOne #BostonTok #Indivisible #SwingBlue **FAQ** **Q**: Why is there a butterfly on your flyer? **A**: The monarch butterfly represents the dignity and resilience of migrants and the right that all living beings have to move freely. **Q**: What should we bring? **A**: Bring your flags! American, Pride, Earth, etc. Bring your signs! And bring water and a snack! Dress for the weather! **Q**: Will there be ASL Interpretation? **A**: ASL interpretation will be available during speeches at the Boston Common and at City Hall Plaza, with the interpreters positioned within view of the accessibility areas at both locations. **Q**: How long is the march and is it accessible? **A**: Most of the crowd will gather on Boston Common beginning at 11 am. After a brief speaking segment on the Common, the .9-mile march will begin at approximately 11:25 am and arrive at approximately 12:30 pm. The march route will be accessible, with curb-cuts for transitions from marching on sidewalks to the streets. Most of the route is paved, but there are sections with a relatively flat brick surface. Along the route, participants can move between the road and sidewalks via curb-cuts as they prefer. If they would prefer not to participate in the march, participants can also go directly to City Hall Plaza, the end point of the march and the location of the rally. An alternative route from Boston Common is available via sidewalks that avoid brick areas. It is also possible to take the T from Boston Common to Government Center, which is a wheelchair accessible station. **Q**: I am disabled/neurodivergent and want to attend. What can I expect, and how much accessibility support will there be?  **A**: This event may involve 10,000 or more people participating in a march from Boston Common to City Hall Plaza for a rally. These are wheelchair accessible public locations. Both sites will have a designated accessibility area near the stage. At the Boston Common, this area will be both a central location to answer questions about accessibility and to find support for access needs, and a space for disabled individuals and their allies to gather if they would like to march together in community. The accessibility area at City Hall Plaza will have a small number of chairs for those who need to sit during the rally and will be the location where our ASL interpreters will be located. There will be a team of accessibility team volunteers at these locations whose goal is to support the community and accommodate as many access needs as we can. For more questions, email [email protected]

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CapeCodAdventurePicturesSep 18, 2024
Painted Turtle at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable 09/17/24 #paintedturtle #turtle #Turtles #turtlesofmastodon #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturecommunity #longpasturewildlifesanctuary #barnstable #massachusetts #capecod #newengland #capecodphotography #animals #capecodlife #photography