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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Remains of couple who went missing off Cape Cod found after crews locate their missing fishing boat
The bodies of two people have been discovered aboard a sunken fishing boat off the coast of Eastham in Cape Cod, the Coast Guard said Wednesday. Captain of the F/V Seahorse, Shawn Arsenault, 64, and his girlfriend, Felicia Daley, 54, set sail out of Rock Harbor in Orleans on Sunday for a clamming trip, Arsenault's brother, Paul, told NBC10 Boston. The couple was fishing near the Target Ship Wreck off Eastham in Cape Cod Bay and a cellphone ping last located their boat about two miles off the coast of Chatham. Their boat had not returned to dock as expected by Tuesday morning, prompting a search by the Coast Guard. Paul Arsenault said the couple had only been dating a few months and were 'crazy about each other.' Officials said Shawn Arsenault was seen throwing electronic items overboard just after leaving Orleans, including a GPS that was found on the beach. Paul Arsenault told NBC10 Boston about his brother, "He was very excited about his new equipment, he installed it, left Sunday morning, and he said that he wasn't coming back till he had his 30-bag limit, and that's the last I heard of him.' Aerial video showed the sunken boat near Saints Landing in Brewster. The Coast Guard said Arsenault had been remodeling the white boat that had a mermaid on the bow and 'Seahorse' painted on the stern. 'Our hearts go out to the families of both persons onboard," Commander Cliff Graham, a search and rescue mission coordinator for the case, said in a statement. "The level of support from our maritime response partners and members from the fishing and local community was remarkable. It directly contributed to detection of the vessel and closure for the family." The Coast Guard is asking anyone with information to contact the Sector Southeastern New England command center.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Eastham town election: Four candidates run for two open Select Board seats
Eastham Select Board members Suzanne Bryan and Gerald Cerasale have held seats on the board since 2022. This year they will try to hold onto their seats while facing two challengers, Brian Earley and Warren Davis Hobbs. The town election is May 20. Select Board members in Eastham serve for three years. The board has five members. Eastham had 4,972 registered voters as of Oct. 26, 2024, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Times asked the candidates for biographical information and answers to three questions. The candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. AGE: 35 LENGTH OF RESIDENCE in EASTHAM: I moved to Eastham when I was four-years-old, went off to college, then returned two years after graduating. WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Media Coordinator for the Town of Brewster EDUCATION: BA in Environmental Studies, BA in International Studies, Graduate Certificate in GIS, is one course shy of receiving an MS in Spatial Informatics. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: I have served on a mix of advisory and regulatory boards including the Water Management Committee (2016-2018), T-Time Development Committee (2019 to present technically), and Conservation Commission (2021-2022). I am currently on the Select Board. I could list things that Eastham is good at or could be proud of, but it's the people that make it happen, their dedication, care, and commitment to housing, education, recreation, the environment, the library, and emergency planning. Weakness is not having trash cans at beaches and other walking areas all year round. Communication to the public is ongoing, though there has been a very notable effort over the past number of years to ramp things up. Eastham is not unique in the struggle to reach residents. I appreciate the steps the Town has taken to increase communications and look forward to that work continuing. I want to continue to support the existing initiatives that the town has in regards to housing, wastewater, and coastal resiliency. I don't want to take for granted the support we have at Town Hall or in our community for things like housing or the environment. My continued support matters and makes a difference in whether certain things move forward. There are communities that don't have people who support housing, wastewater and coastal resiliency, and their communities are worse off for it. I will continue to support the good work of staff, boards and committees who are doing the real boots-on-the-ground work that makes Eastham a nice place to live. I have almost a decade of municipal government experience in Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth, and Brewster (2016-present). That experience has granted me regional understanding of various issues as well as the various processes employed to address said issues. I also worked briefly in fisheries in state and federal programs. I am the youngest person on the board, representing a dwindling demographic on the Outer Cape. I am also the only person on the board currently who isn't technically a homeowner. I am one of two currently on the board who went through the Nauset school system and still works full-time. My interests are rather general to many things in our purview. I view my service on the board as an opportunity to steward the strategic plan and be a resource for residents who are looking for information or have a concern. AGE: 76 EDUCATION: BA, Government and Economics, Law Degree from University of Virginia. LIVED IN EASTHAM: Has lived permanently in Eastham since 2013 WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Retired. Served as attorney advisor for the chairman of Federal Trade Commission, deputy and general counsel of the Committee on Postal and Civil Service at the US House of Representatives. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Currently serves on the Select Board. Is a past member of Finance Committee, Eastham Housing Authority, and Community Preservation Committee. The greatest strength of Eastham is its citizenry and all its committees. I've been on many. We work together for Eastham even when we disagree. We don't carry grudges. People want to work together, and we do, even though we have differences. The greatest weakness for Eastham is facing expensive projects now because the town didn't address them earlier. They kicked the can down the road to keep the tax rate low. They put a cap over the landfill rather than a lining underneath it. Now there is a court consent decree to take care of wastewater. We're paying for the inaction of the past. The first has to be what will we do vis-a-vis wastewater since we're under a consent decree. That depends on what happens in the Special Town Meeting in June. The Select Board has to make a decision and make a recommendation to the town. The second issue is hiring a new town manager. Jacqueline Beebe will be retiring shortly. The steady leadership and good staff have helped Eastham. It's very important that the Select Board make the right choice for town manager. The third top concern is the school budget, which is 30% of the town's budget. The Select Board will have to get more involved in the school budget process, look into studies on the aging middle school and overall school system curriculum, and be involved in a revision of the memorandum of understanding between the four towns that make up the Nauset Regional School district. I'd remain on the committee reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding between four towns in the Nauset Regional School District, even if I don't win election. The Select Board will have to start a search for a new Town Manager. We must look inside and outside to get the best candidate. I'd urge people to go with wastewater quickly so we can take advantage of potential 0% loans, especially with the changing times in Washington. If it doesn't pass, we must do studies on the cost and effectiveness of Alternative & Innovative septic systems. Will they work for the 55% of properties belonging to part-time residents? If they don't work well, we need to know that. We must study that and get as many experts as we can on that. I think it helps that I have a legal background. My view is to be calm, to listen to all sides, give everyone a chance and as best you can, be fair. The law requires us (Select Board) to act on facts. I have worked in the government and on teams. I think I'm a decent candidate and I hope people see that and I ask them to vote for me AGE: 64 LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN EASTHAM: Since 1995 WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Retired, US Army, Civil Affairs Officer; retired correctional officer with Massachusetts Department of Correction EDUCATION: Studied at St. John's Seminary, BS, Environmental Science, MA, Addiction Education Counseling, University of Massachusetts, Boston CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Planning Board member since has been an administrator for a local USA Rugby group. In my opinion the increasing budgets and tax rates are problematic. My father came to Eastham 60 years ago because of the low tax rate. They have crept up steadily, not only for Eastham but for Massachusetts as well. There are fees for this and fees for that. It's nonsensical. I think we're being looted and its not a good thing. I love the charm of the town. I love the small-town feel. I'm on the Planning Board. I think the houses ought to be comfortable but not huge, as well as the developments. They ought to be comfortable but leave Eastham with that small town feel The top issue is the tax rate. There's nothing pernicious about the way the town is doing business, but 20% of our budget goes back to servicing debt. The town must address that incrementally. Maintaining the small-town feel is very important. We've got a great town planner in Paul Lagg (Community Development Director/ Town Planner) and Jackie O'Rourke (Community Development Planner) and who knows what's going to happen with Route 6. Eventually high speed rail should come to Plymouth and Wareham and then normal rail to here. My vision would be to have battery-operated cars going to a rail station, maybe at T-Time, 50 to 100 years in the future. I plan to address the issues incrementally, one at a time. We're not going to fix the budget all of a sudden, but we'll make breakthroughs as we go forward. We have to get obstacles out of the way. I have a lot of experience on boards. I served as a military governance officer during my military career. I think I'm a positive influence. I have a great deal of experience and knowledge, and I get along with others well. AGE: 73 LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN EASTHAM: Has owned a house in Eastham since 1999, and has lived in Eastham full time since 2016. WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Retired. Previously owned and operated hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts for 20 years. EDUCATION: BS, Clark University, MA in mediation, University of Massachusetts. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Has served on multiple town boards in the last six years, including the Planning Board, Board of Assessors, T-Time Committee, Community Preservation Committee, and Taxation Aid Committee. The key strength is the municipal governing structure that's in place. The Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager do tremendous jobs and the rest of the town staff is willing to help and answer questions to anyone who asks. They are very friendly and cooperative. The minuses are the divisiveness of nonresidents and residents. We're going into situation where RTE (Resident Tax Exemption) may come into play and that's a very divisive thing in our town. The first would be taxes and the RTE because they're very close together. Our taxes have doubled in the last 10 years and our senior population are generally retired and on fixed incomes. Some are struggling to afford to stay here. RTE makes people who are here part-time pay more taxes. It's been a very troubling situation. As chairman of the Board of Assessors, I was against RTE. I didn't think it was fair for those people to pay more. When you have a piece of property you shouldn't be charged more than your neighbor, but as I looked into it more deeply, I changed my position. I'm for the RTE now. It's unfortunate that these second-home owners will have to pay more taxes. I see the older seniors getting hurt and the young people can't make enough to afford to stay here. By doing RTE it will lower taxes somewhat making it more affordable to stay here. The third top issue is the divisiveness in town. I think its an important question to talk about, debate and hopefully get someplace on. There needs to be a lot of discussion. I've been on multiple boards for years. We've sent emails, have town meetings, flyers, and yet half the people don't know what's going on. Wastewater is coming up which is very dynamic and people say 'I didn't hear about it'. It's been discussed and literature has been sent out for years. Now people are saying, "What's going on?" Somehow we have to try to increase communication to the everyday person so they know about these things and aren't suprised when they come up. I have knowledge of the workings of the many committees I've been on. I've had to deal with local, county, state and federal bureaucracies for 20 years in my working years. The interactions with those things gives me experience that I don't think many other people have. My mediation degree gives me the ability to discuss things, to listen to people, to try to take in what they are saying, process it, and hopefully come out with a better decision after doing that. Denise Coffey writes about business, tourism and issues impacting the Cape's residents and visitors. Contact her at dcoffey@ . Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Four candidates vie for two Select Board seats in Eastham
CBS News
25-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Real Pirates Museum in Salem marks sinking of famous pirate ship with events, live music
Saturday marks the 308th anniversary of the sinking of the pirate ship, Whydah, after one of the worst storms in history hit the boat off the coast of Cape Cod. The Whydah pirate The ship was commissioned in 1715 by King George I of England, before being captured by "Black Sam" Bellamy in 1717. "This particular ship is amazing because it actually traveled the world with the most amazing captain who's known even today on the Forbes list of highest earning pirates as number one," Shapiro said. Bellamy was an English sailor who traveled to Cape Cod in search of treasure. But he also found love along the way, falling for an Eastham woman named Maria Hallett, according to legend. After her family disapproved of the match, he set off to find a fortune to win her hand. "He [the captain] traveled the world basically in an effort to try to find a dowry for his fiancée in the name of love, but became a pirate down in the south. He eventually amassed a large crew, which took literally the treasures and goods off of many other ships that came back right up here into the New England area," said the managing director of the Real Pirates Museum in Salem Carolyn Shapiro. The museum says that he captured the Whydah and around 50 other ships during his time as a pirate, earning him the nickname "the Prince of Pirates." The Whydah sailed around the world until April 26, 1717, when a bad nor'easter hit the ship off the coast of Wellfleet. The ship sank with all of its treasure. Only two of the 146 crew members survived. Bellamy died at the age of 28. Massachusetts native discovers pirate shipwreck Treasure Hunter Barry Clifford posing beside ship's bell retrieved from wreckage off pirate galley Whydah that foundered on sandbank off coast of Cape Cod. / Getty Images Then in 1984, famous explorer and Massachusetts native Barry Clifford discovered the wreck of the Whydah, the only authenticated pirate shipwreck. Barry and his son, Brendan, continue to dive to the shipwreck to this day. In honor of the anniversary this weekend, The Real Pirates Museum in Salem is hosting several events to celebrate the ship in its glory days. This includes tours by candlelight, singing sea shanties, and lots of special events. For more information about the museum and this weekend's events, click here.
BBC News
18-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Ilkley singing group improves breathing and lowers stress
A singing group is helping people with respiratory conditions improve their For Lung Health supports patients who live with chronic conditions such as emphysema, long Covid and chronic obstructive pulmonary the sessions, at St John's Church in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, respiratory nurse Sophie Wallace teaches deep-breathing techniques and muscle control, as well as offering clinical Eastham, who has COPD and emphysema, said: "I struggle to breathe, but I have found this course absolutely amazing." Ms Wallace said the six-week programme aimed to help people strengthen their muscles and manage their breathlessness."A key element is enabling people to relax through breathing exercises and guided meditation, whilst singing and having fun," she Winter, who has COPD and who suffered a heart attack last year, is among those who attends the sessions."I live to breathe again, so I'm celebrating life," the 83-year-old said."The proper breathing techniques have helped me so much. "The information on how to breathe the correct way and how to use the whole area of my lungs was very informative. "My health has improved, and I love the singing!" Mrs Eastham said she had seen her oxygen levels improve every time she attends the group."You just don't realise that you're not breathing properly until it hits you and it's too late."[But] there is help out there for people like me, so I hope other people out there can use these groups."Ms Wallace said the group also provided moral support for its members, highlighting how shortness of breath can be extremely frightening, and how singing together can help rebuild confidence."Deep-belly breathing, extending the outbreath - and being able to apply these techniques at home when we're short of breath, these things are weaved into the singing, the music and words we use at the sessions," she said."But people also make friends and help each other. "We've not only seen a massive improvement in breathing scores, but a similar reduction in anxiety scores too."The programme is supported by Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven Alliance - with sessions running in October and January, when people are at their most vulnerable from respiratory to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
20-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
George Eastham: Memorial service held for Stoke City legend
Former Stoke City players have paid tribute to club legend George Eastham at a memorial service to celebrate his and ex-players gathered at Stoke Minster to pay their respects to Eastham, who died in December at the age of 88.A member of England's victorious 1966 World Cup squad, the midfielder famously scored the winning goal in Stoke City's 2-1 League Cup final win over Chelsea in who had also played for Newcastle United and Arsenal, made 194 appearances for The Potters before retiring in 1974. Following the service, which was organised by the Stoke City Old Boys Association, people gathered in the Stanley Matthews Lounge at the Bet365 Conroy, who scored The Potters' other goal in the 1972 final, told BBC Radio Stoke: "I was absolutely thrilled with how that service went. It had everything."He said the fans' memories of Eastham was an example of a "special bond" between players and supporters."It's reminding people of the history and heritage of the club – it's so rich," he added. Conroy said Eastham would be missed, describing him as a "nice and gentle man"."He never offended anybody and he was nice to be around," he Smith, who was also a part of the 1972 League Cup-winning side, said Eastham was an "incredible" player."The fellow was an exceptional footballer. He had a brain which was way ahead of his time," he said. Smith also spoke of Eastham's involvement in a landmark 1963 court case that improved players' freedom to move between clubs and reformed the transfer market."When you look at his history and what he did for professional footballers, every footballer now should be bowing down to George Eastham," he said."Absolutely incredible the man was, from the beginning to the end." Ex-Stoke player Mark Stein said Eastham was "part of the Stoke folklore", adding that he "set the standard" for the game's future."That [1972] team was one of the legendary teams of the Stoke generation," he Alf Ramsey, Eastham made 19 appearances for England between 1963 and 1966, scoring twice. He was eventually awarded a World Cup winners medal in 2009 following a campaign to reward all members of the was awarded an OBE for services to football in 1973, a year before he retired, and was Stoke's manager from March 1977 to January 1978. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
