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PEPPERS PANTRY
Serving both breakfast and lunch, Peppers Pantry is one of a kind with reasonable prices, right in the heart of Cotuit. Nowhere else will you find such quality service and responsive staff.
Mon - Thur 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Fri - Sat 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Sun 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
We are here to serve you and all of you breakfast/lunch needs. Stop by and grab a bite!
4120 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit, MA
phone: (508) 428-7860
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| Barnstable Police seek subject accused of stealing bag with hockey equipment from local rink Thursday October 29, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is seeking to identify the individual pictured above. At approximately 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a male subject took a black Bauer hockey bag from the HYCC. The bag contained hockey equipment belonging to an 8-year-old child. If you recognize this person or have [?] |
| Yarmouth Police Confirm Identity of 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Who Died After Weekend Crash Thursday October 29, 2026 |
| ABOVE: A Yarmouth Police sergeant walks past the crashed motorcycle and the operator's helmet lying in the roadway near the Parker's River Bridge on Route 28 in West Yarmouth early Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 2026. The motorcyclist had already been transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport for airlift to a trauma hospital, leaving the scene quiet and somber as investigators began piecing together what happened.
WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS ? Yarmouth police have confirmed that Tanner Dennery, 25, of Sandwich, succumbed to injuries suffered during an early morning motorcycle crash last Saturday, October 24, 2026.
According to an initial Yarmouth Police Department media statement, the crash occurred on Route 28 near the Parker's River Bridge in West Yarmouth. The roadway had recently been reduced to one lane due to ongoing construction and was controlled by a portable traffic signal. Officers arrived to find the 25-year-old operator on the ground with serious injuries; the motorcycle was located nearby in roadside bushes.
Members of the Yarmouth Fire Department performed life-saving measures before transporting him to Cape Cod Gateway Airport, where Boston MedFlight airlifted him to a Rhode Island hospital. Preliminary investigation determined the motorcycle was traveling west on Route 28, failed to stop at the red traffic light, and collided with a jersey barrier positioned in the work zone. Dennery was thrown from the motorcycle as a result.
An earlier Hyannis News report described first responders finding an unconscious adult male, possibly in his early to mid-20s, lying on the pavement near the Parker River Bridge, with the motorcycle in nearby bushes. A Yarmouth Fire Department ambulance transported him to the airport for the airlift. At the scene, a Yarmouth Police sergeant requested an accident reconstruction team and a department detective; a member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit also arrived to take photographs. The crash area is under road construction, and Yarmouth Police Crash Reconstruction continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 508-775-0445.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to support the Dennery and DeMello families. The page describes the sudden, tragic loss of Tanner, noting that ?in a single, shattering moment, everything changed.? It portrays him as ?a light in the lives of everyone who knew him,? known for his humor, unwavering strength, and remarkable resilience, and says that ?to know Tanner was to love him.? The fundraiser notes comfort in the belief that he was ?greeted on the other side with open arms by his beloved mother, Shawna,? and states that donations will help cover funeral, medical, memorial, and other expenses so the family can focus on grieving and honoring his memory.
According to the fundraiser, a funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, part of St. Joseph Guardian of the Holy Family, 167 East Falmouth Highway, Falmouth, MA 02536.
In other, unrelated news: HN photos from the overnight?
ABOVE HN PHOTOS: 2:00 a.m. ? The southbound approach to the Yarmouth Road/Route 28 intersection in Hyannis finally gets an actual finished top layer of asphalt after years of destroying the undercarriages, rims, and suspensions of every long-suffering local unlucky enough to drive it. One worker told HN they should be out of here in a couple of days or so, at which point the project will be ?pretty much finished? (aside from a bunch of utility poles that still need to be yanked). We shall see. Not holding my breath.
* RELATED: CLICK HERE for HN Notes & Mullings from 2023, entitled, ?THE BALLAD OF LITTLE BIG DIG!?
P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Antonín Leopold Dvo?ák, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra?
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| *** WATCH *** Hyannis News Interviews Frank Frederickson on His Re-Election Bid for Assembly of Delegates Thursday October 29, 2026 |
| ABOVE PHOTO: Retired Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson is running for re-election as Barnstable's Delegate to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates. After 43 years protecting the Cape as a policeman, he's ready to keep serving?helping shape regional ordinances, budgets, and services that affect every resident. He's asking for your vote on November 3.
Hyannis News caught up with Frank Frederickson, Barnstable's candidate for re-election to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, for a brief on-camera interview Wednesday evening.
After a 43-year career with the Yarmouth Police Department, including service as Chief of Police, Frank is seeking another term representing Barnstable. The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch of Cape Cod's regional government?responsible for adopting ordinances and providing checks and balances to preserve and enhance regional services across Barnstable County.
In the following interview, Frank outlines the priorities he intends to focus on and urges everyone to get out and vote on November 3. He's asking for your vote. Here's Frank Frederickson.
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| Great Streets construction continues in Hyannis on new roundabout; project to make Main St. two-way Wednesday October 28, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? Construction continues on the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project, with crews working on drainage improvements, underground utilities and pedestrian upgrades as the town prepares for major changes to downtown traffic patterns. According to the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, construction during the week of October 26 through October 30 is focused [?] |
| Sewer construction to close portion of Bumps River Road in Osterville beginning November 2 Wednesday October 28, 2026 |
| OSTERVILLE ? Motorists traveling through a portion of Osterville can expect road closures and detours beginning next week as the Town of Barnstable resumes sewer construction on Bumps River Road. According to town officials, construction is scheduled to begin as early as Monday, November 2, as part of the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project. [?] |
| Cape Cod Commission launches study of five high-risk intersections across Cape Cod Wednesday October 28, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? The Cape Cod Commission is launching a regional traffic safety study targeting five intersections across Cape Cod that have been identified as areas of concern because of crashes, congestion and other safety issues. The initiative, known as the Various Intersection Study, will examine locations in Sandwich, Falmouth, Barnstable, Harwich and the Harwich-Chatham town [?] |
| Three people injured, one seriously in traffic crash on Route 132 in Barnstable Tuesday October 27, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? Three people were injured, one seriously in a traffic crash in Barnstable sometime after 6 PM Tuesday. The collision happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Attuck's Lane. One on the victims was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Route 132 was completely closed for a time while the scene [?] |
| Barnstable Fire Department announces $1.38 million federal SAFER grant award and upcoming public meeting Tuesday October 27, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? From Barnstable Fire: The Barnstable Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1,386,845 federal grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This significant federal investment will help partially fund the salaries and benefits of [?] |
| Sheriff's office presenting ?Inside Our Jail: Where Change Builds Safer Communities? Tuesday October 27, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office invites you to join Sheriff Donna D. Buckley at the JFK Hyannis Museum for a presentation entitled :Inside Our Jails: Where Change Builds Safer Communities. Sheriff Buckley will provide an overview of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and delve into the deeper work of transforming lives and enhancing [?] |
| Rick Brigham: Tomorrow's Critical Voter Meeting on Contested Hyannis Shelter Move to West Main Street [HN Video] Monday October 26, 2026 |
| Hyannis News caught up with longtime shelter worker and community advocate Rick Brigham, who has an important announcement for residents concerned about homelessness in Hyannis?particularly the contested proposal to relocate the St. Joseph's House overnight shelter from downtown (77 Winter Street) to 460 West Main Street.
Opponents of the move, including Brigham (who worked at the shelter for 27 years), argue the West Main Street site is a poor fit for everyone involved. They note its proximity to several schools, including Hyannis West Elementary roughly 150 yards away, and its location directly across the street from Steve & Sue's Par-Tee Freeze and mini golf?a popular family destination during the warmer months.
The Tuesday evening meeting of the voters will address specific concerns about the proposed relocation as well as broader solutions for local homelessness. In this video, Brigham urges the public to attend tomorrow's meeting: Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School.
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| Barnstable Police issue warning about MyChart scam emails Monday October 26, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is warning residents about suspicious emails claiming that MyChart users are eligible to receive a FREE first aid medical kit. These emails may be phishing attempts designed to steal your personal information. Scammers may use the MyChart name and branding to make the offer appear legitimate. Be [?] |
| One person taken to hospital after traffic crash sends one car into tree in Hyannis Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Hyannis. The collision happened on Lincoln Road at Falmouth Road (Route 28). According to reports, two vehicles collided with one then striking a tree. Two other people were treated and released at the scene. Barnstable Police are investigating the collision. |
| Pedestrian struck by car on Route 132 in Hyannis Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis about 10:45 AM Saturday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Enterprise Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and Barnstable Police are investigating the incident. Traffic delays were likely [?] |
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