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Sandwich Reminds Homeowners to Maintain Septic Systems

Sandwich urged homeowners to stay on top of septic system upkeep to protect the town's water resources. The reminder from Town Hall comes as Sandwich's public calendar fills out for the back half of July: the Commission on Disability Subcommittee meets July 21, the Sandwich Housing Auth…

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Historic District Committee approves three applications

The Sandwich Historic District Committee approved three applications for residential modifications and construction. The committee unanimously approved a six-foot cedar fence at 91 Knott Avenue (Daniel Delongchamp) and a new home at 3 Whiffletree Circle (general contractor Kenneth Megnia).

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Sandwich Sets July 20 Start for Highfield Drive Repaving

Sandwich's DPW will begin resurfacing Highfield Drive on Monday, July 20, adding to work already underway on Christopher Hollow Road since July 8, with both projects running weekday hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and periodic access delays for nearby homes. The DPW and Sandwich Police Depart…

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Highfield Drive Resurfacing Set to Begin July 20

Sandwich DPW crews will begin resurfacing Highfield Drive on Monday, July 20, following ongoing work on Christopher Hollow Road that started July 8. Work hours for both projects run 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with full home access restored each evening. The paving push arr…

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Government · Select Board

Select Board approves three business licenses and utility pole

Sandwich Select Board unanimously approved three business licenses and a utility pole installation. The Board granted an entertainment license to Salt & Honey Creamery at 177 Route 130, with manager Alexia Wilson planning electric guitar performances through the holidays.

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Water District awards lab analysis contract

The Sandwich Water District commissioners awarded the lab analysis contract to Eurofins. The commissioners unanimously approved the $84,206.50 fiscal 2027 contract at their July 9 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Erik Van Buskirk reported that Eurofins won the competitive bid over Microbac.

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Sandwich Charter Finalized After State Approval

Sandwich's updated Town Charter is officially finalized after state approval, town officials announced this week. The Department of Public Works began resurfacing Christopher Hollow Road on July 8, with work running 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The town also posted official results from t…

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Fischer modification and tree removal

Sandwich Planning Board approved a Fischer Estates subdivision waiver and a tree removal retroactively. Town Engineer Sam Jensen said the Fischer Estates road was built to suit topography rather than follow the approved plan, but the Engineering Department had no objection.

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