CapeNews.net – Plans for a medical marijuana dispensary in the Town of Mashpee were quashed last week when the state rejected all three of US Representative William D. Delahunt’s proposed locations.

According to a letter to Mr. Delahunt’s nonprofit organization, Medical Marijuana of Massachusetts, from Karen van Unen, the executive director of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Medical Use of Marijuana Program, the organization was denied a license to operate its dispensaries due to plans to use 25 percent of its revenue to reimburse a management company called Triple M , which has invested in MMM, as well as “incorrect representations in its application regarding local support.”

“Specifically, the Phase 2 Application states: ‘In an effort to obtain assurances of support or non-oppositions from Plymouth for the company to operate a Cultivation Facility and a Dispensary, the company met with the following individuals…State Senate President Therese Murray…’ In the investigative interview, Mr. Delahunt admitted that his meeting with Therese Murray was simply informative and no request was made for her support,” Ms. van Unen wrote.

Mr. Delahunt released this written statement upon receiving news of the rejection:

“We worked very hard to get this right at every turn, legally and ethically, so we’re obviously surprised and disappointed. But frankly, I’m also perplexed, because the corporate structure cited as the main reason for our denial is the same one that was in place when we were rated number one among applicants in the last round and received the Department’s green light to proceed.  I’m hoping that setting record straight will change the eventual outcome. Regardless of whether it does, I respect the process and take it very seriously. So my team and I are going to spend the next few days going through every line of the decision, with the intention of providing clarifications of any findings that warrant them and to weigh our options going forward.”

During the application process, he added, “Mashpee in particular seems to have really touched Delahunt. The people of Mashpee and the officials of Mashpee were not only accepting, they were welcoming.”

I guess today is ‘political bullshit screwing over regular people day’ here on The Real Cape. Anyone who has been following this story can read between the lines pretty easy here. Delahunt, a former politician who was vocally ANTI MARIJUANA, uses his political connections to get permits to attain medical marijuana dispensary permits. When his political adversaries find out how much money he stands to make and how the whole process was a farce, they decide to block him at the last minute.

So now a Mashpee dispensary, something voters passed in a LANDSLIDE a year and a half ago, and was approved by the BOH with flying colors, will not happen. So once again as politicians avenge private and public vendetta’s against each other and engage in pissing contests, average people who voted 67% in favor of medical marijuana get fucked over. Meanwhile, all the other dispensaries that were awarded to people who actually have a history of helping others through marijuana are all on schedule.

What a shocker that the Mashpee permit that was given to a politician with zero cares about marijuana actually helping sick people is locked in a quagmire. For those of you keeping score at home, we now stand at Government Bureaucracy 8,237,903 – Regular People – 7

P.S. Please don’t send us emails about your political views on marijuana, the point isn’t that we are for or against it, the point is that the people voted for it and this is a democracy (supposedly)

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CapeNews.net – Although Falmouth’s drinking water on average does not exceed Federal unsafe levels of chlorine byproducts, the board of health wants pregnant women to be aware of its presence and urges them to take colder, shorter showers and drink filtered or bottled water.

During Falmouth’s board of health meeting last night, chairman Jared V. Goldstone  presented the most recent drinking water tests and readings that were taken quarterly from December 2012 to June 2014 at certain selected sites around town. During some months, levels of trihalomethane (THMs) and haloacetic acid, both byproducts of disinfection used to treat Falmouth’s water, exceeded the legal limit, but on average, were well below. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), both byproducts may pose health risks.

Dr. Goldstone, a toxicologist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, wants pregnant woman to be mindful of studies indicating that 80 percent of THMs exposure occurs in the shower. Steam contains more THMs than liquid, and steam is inhaled and absorbed into skin. “Exposure to these products may affect fetal growth resulting in smaller birth weights and an increased risk for pre-term delivery,” he said.

Back in November, the board sent a similar letter to local doctors recommending that pregnant women filter their drinking water with an activated charcoal filter system. Certain research suggests that long term exposure to these byproducts can also increase the chance of getting certain cancers according to the EPA website. But more vulnerable in the short term may be pregnant women in their second trimester.

I’m sorry, did I read that right? Did that say “back in November”? Holy crap, way to get the word out Falmouth! I guess it’s not that big of a deal though. I mean, pregnant women are definitely first on everybody’s list of who to put at risk, screw pregnant women. Plus, it’s not like showering is something people do on a regular basis, it’s only third behind eating and sleeping. Who cares if showering puts pregnant women and their unborn children at risk, there’s no need to get the word out on something so inconsequential.

In Falmouth’s defense, it is tough to inform everyone about important happenings these days. Last week, within hours, every single person in Southeastern Massachusetts knew that Falmouth had postponed its fireworks until Sunday. I search the internet with a fine tooth comb all day, every day, doing research, and this is the first time I have ever heard of Falmouth showers causing cancer and premature births. That seems about right doesn’t it?

P.S. How sorry do you feel for the husband reading this who has to go tell his pregnant wife she has to take 3 minute cold showers for the next nine months? You better bring 73 pints of Ben and Jerry’s and a 50 gallon pickle jar to that conversation.

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CapeCodOnline.com – Food trucks won’t be allowed in the Cape Cod National Seashore this summer but might be there next year.

The Cape Cod National Seashore denied a request by Truro food-truck vendor Joseph Rugo to operate at several government-owned locations within the boundaries of the 44,000-acre park. His request was the first in several years and Seashore Superintendent George Price said he needs to fully understand the management issues before allowing the food trucks.

After being turned down by both Truro and the Seashore, Rugo turned to the town of Wellfleet. Late last month, he received permission from the Board of Selectmen to operate at the town-owned Baker’s Field, near Mayo Beach, through the summer.

His first day in Wellfleet was Thursday but he still has his eye on other sites.

“Ideally, I’d like to be at the National Seashore next year,” he said last week.

The Seashore, with boundaries crossing the six outermost towns on the Cape, was visited by 4.5 million people in 2013, according to National Park Service statistics. In 2013, the park was ranked the 13th busiest, out of 369 National Park Service facilities nationwide.

He sells tacos with Jamaican and Asian flavors, smoothies, Mexican street corn and other inexpensive food, catering mostly to the town recreation department’s daily activities and evening concerts.

I’ve just about had it with The National Seashore. Up until I started writing for The Real Cape I always thought they were just a bunch of friendly nature lovers that are probably very agreeable and good neighbors. Now I realize that they are just another big ass federal agency mired in bureaucratic and political bullshit.

We’ve already gone over how they hate Cape Cod and its local inhabitants in this older post, and now we have more evidence to prove it. Who doesn’t like tacos with Jamaican and Asian flavors? Mexican street corn, well, I have no idea what that is but it sounds great. Oh and it’s all inexpensive, so there’s no way they should possibly allow the 4.5 million people that visit the Seashore to enjoy any of that right?

This quote has to be the single most perfect example of federal bureaucratic excellence ever put to print:

“the Seashore’s concessions management specialist Angela Harris is new to her job and will need about a year to get up to speed on the issue, he said.

It is up to the superintendent of each park to decide whether to allow food trucks, Price said.

“Angela — and we — need to understand it before we entertain it,” Price said”

Jesus, Mary, mother of Joseph! Could you imagine if you were the “concessions management specialist” at a private firm? How long do you think would be the acceptable time frame for you to “get up to speed” on an issue about concessions? Umm… by day one maybe? Since you are the fucking “concessions management specialist” and all? Imagine going to Dunkin’ Donuts and being told that you would need to come back next year because their “coffee management specialist” needed a year or so to learn how to use the coffee maker, this is pretty much the same thing.

I would write more on this subject but I’ll just finish this blog next year, it’ll take we a while to get up to speed on the story.

P.S. Hey Joe, get in touch, you are more than welcome to sell your delicious, inexpensive food at The Real Cape Music Festival.

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It’s the fake 4th of July in Falmouth tomorrow! The Sunday Funday Bloody Mary Brunch at Liam Maguire’s is pretty famous at this point, but in case you were living under a rock, or maybe you just recently made it to the Cape for the summer, we will run it down for you. The best way to put an end to your hangover is with a little of the hair of the dog that bit you. You might as well do it with what are quite simply the best Bloody Mary’s on Cape Cod. The build your own menu means you can customize your own Bloody to perfectly fit your taste. You want 10 strips of bacon and a tornado potato? You got it.

The day starts off at 11 a.m. with some great mellow acoustic music from Daniel Byrnes and a perfectly non pretentious atmosphere to revel in. Keep your sunglasses on if your hungover, nobody will mind. Sunday Funday at Liam’s is nothing short of a hedonistic playground. Take a gander at this…

That’s the Great esCape Bloody Mary, it’s the best thing that’s happened to me yet this summer. I have dreams about it during the week. I can’t think of any way to celebrate the fake 4th than to begin with a bad ass Bloody Mary brunch and end with Fireworks. USA! USA!

Here is the entire build your own bloody menu in all of its glory followed by a bunch of food selections…

Sunday Brunch

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and two hash browns with an avocado chipotle aioli.

Irish Breakfast

Two eggs cooked to order, two rashers, two bangers, black and white pudding, home fries, and a fried tomato. Served with brown bread.

Crab cakes Eggs Benedict

Two English muffins topped with jumbo crab cakes, Irish bacon, poached eggs and our own homemade hollandaisesauce. Served with home fries.

French Toast

Three slices of thick cut Sourdough bread dipped in our own cinnamon French toast batter. Served with a side fresh fruit.

Chicken & Waffles

Habanero Guinness waffles with two fried chicken breasts, smothered in Southern style white gravy, made with our own bangers. Served with REAL New England Maple syrup and pickled vegetables.

So the bottom line here is that this is going to be an absolutely perfect way to knock the cobwebs off from Saturday Night and start Sunday Funday with a bang. The Real Cape will be there, will you?

 

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A hurricane on 4th of July weekend? A fucking hurricane? One camping trip a year is all I ask. Does this Arthur dickhead have any idea how hard it is to sit on my ass and write offensive shit all day? Now, on a day that I’m usually on my second 30 pack by now, I find myself sitting here writing about a god damn hurricane.

I’ll tell you what, this chump ass Arthur cat better watch his back. If he doesn’t bring his A game and at least give me an excuse to get start at noon, no power, hurricane level drunk, then I’m going to be pissed. I got my eye on you Arthur, you vacation ruining son of a bitch!

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We are pleased to announce two more additions to The Real Cape Music Festival on August 2nd at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds. Jimmy D has signed on to a couple of surprise sets around the grounds during the day. This is part of our effort to make this a true festival atmosphere so that wherever you wander you will always have live music to listen to. Knowing Jimmy he will also probably make some other surprise guest appearances throughout the festival.

Next up, it wouldn’t be a Real Cape party without an appearance from the lovely ladies of Brazen Belles Burlesque. They have a few sexy, sassy, and funny numbers lined up. While they are always a joy just to look at, their musical ability will blow you away as well. If you aren’t familiar with these ladies check out our full review HERE. Or check out their new vignette below…

These additions will bring our act total up to 16. All of this music on two stages and in surprise spots around the festival grounds, along with our live graffiti art, live glass blowing, incredible vendors, mechanical shark, dunk tank etc. etc. adds up to a bombardment of the senses that will leave you smiling for weeks. Oh and don’t forget, drinking beer and wine is allowed anywhere in the concert area at this fest, so you won’t be cooped up in a little coral wishing you could get in on the action. Walk around with your beer and enjoy yourself.

To make sure you don’t miss any other announcements please like the Festival Facebook page below as we will slowly be migrating the information from here to over there.

We’ve been to too many festivals to count and we know what makes for a good user experience. We are confident that we have implemented some great ideas with enough variety that if you don’t have a blast at this event then you should probably check your pulse. Be sure to keep up with everything on the Facebook Event Page and get your tickets as soon as possible and save some money since the price goes up the day of the show. For the ultimate badass experience check out the VIP packages HERE.

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CL – Lightly Used Lobster Roll – $5 (Dennisport)

Delicious lobster roll. Lightly used. Over 1/2 pound of fresh lobster in a golden bun. Purchased new from the Original Seafood restaurant at 9pm today for $23.99. Asking $8 or best offer. Interesting trades considered. Act fast, this cape cod classic won’t last long.

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