The Chatham Breaks

12/27/2025

Volunteers putting final touches on first night chatham

CHATHAM – For the volunteers who organize Chatham’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration each year, 12 months’ worth of planning and...

12/27/2025

A clipper system will bring accumulating snow to southern New England from tonight into Saturday morning. The highest confidence for impactful snowfall is across central and western Connecticut and western Massachusetts, where 3–5 inches are expected with localized totals up to 6-8 inches. Rhode Island and central to eastern Massachusetts will see lighter snowfall, generally 2-4 inches. Winter weather headlines are in effect in portions of the region, and slick travel is possible Friday night into early Saturday. Forecast confidence is moderate due to a narrow snowfall gradient, where small changes in storm track could result in notable differences in snow totals. Looking ahead, another system may bring a threat of freezing rain late Sunday night into early Monday, mainly across interior southern New England.

12/26/2025

Blue Flag is UP
As of 5:08 am this morning the Temperature is 22* degrees
No Shel fishing until further notice

SECTION 307. TEMPERATURE REGULATIONS
(A) No permit holder may scratch or dig clams or quahaugs or razor clams on dry ground or on shoal areas that may become dry on any day's tide when the air temperature as measured at the Harbormaster's Office at Stage Harbor reads under 30 degrees F. on days when the air temperature has
On days when the air temperature has not reached 30 degrees F. by 11:00 a.m., there will be no shellfishing for clams or quahaugs or razor clams on dry ground or shoal areas that may become dry on any days tide, regardless of any subsequent temperature reading. There will be a blue flag on display at the Town parking lot at Stage Harbor at all times when the temperature rule is in effect.
(B) No more than one scallop dredge may be emptied and culled on the culling board or in the boat at any one time when the air temperature reads under 30 degrees F.

12/25/2025

❄️ Winter Weather Update for Southern New England ❄️

A clipper system will move across the region Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing accumulating snow to parts of southern New England.

Where the most snow is expected:
Central and western Connecticut and western Massachusetts have the greatest confidence for impactful snowfall, with 2–4 inches expected and localized totals up to 5 inches.

Elsewhere:
Rhode Island and central to eastern Massachusetts will see lighter snowfall, generally a coating up to 2 inches.

⚠️ Winter weather headlines are in effect across portions of central and western Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Please be prepared for slick roads and reduced visibility, especially Friday night into early Saturday.

Timing:
Snow develops from west to east Friday evening, continues overnight, and tapers off early Saturday morning.

🔎 Forecast confidence is moderate.
A narrow snowfall gradient means small shifts in the storm track could result in noticeable differences in snow totals over short distances. Continue to check for updates as the event approaches.

➡️ Looking ahead:
Another system may bring a chance of freezing rain late Sunday night into early Monday, mainly across interior southern New England. While details are still coming into focus, we want to raise awareness as the holiday weekend wraps up.

Additional details: weather.gov/boston

12/24/2025

Still missing
Stolen Oct, 14th 2025 form N. Falmouth Ma.
So if anyone has herd or seen of this craft please contact the Falmouth Police Department
774-255-4527

12/24/2025

The Trump administration said Monday it is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the East Coast due to unspecified national security risks identified by the Pentagon. https://trib.al/SgeDUUC

12/23/2025

Attention to All Commercial Shellfish Fishers and Wholesale Dealers: DMF Will No Longer Issue Shellfish Transaction Cards in 2026

Beginning in the 2026 commercial permit year, DMF will no longer issue shellfish transaction cards to commercial shellfish permit holders. Shellfish transaction cards are those hard plastic embossed cards that were issued to commercial shellfish permit holders to be swiped by the wholesale dealer at the point of all primary shellfish transactions to create a carbon copy transaction slip for traceability purposes.

The technology used to create and print these cards is outdated, and as such, DMF can no longer readily produce and issue these cards. DMF is currently working with our partners at the Department of Public Health to transition to a modern solution. However, this transition will take time and will likely not be available for implementation until 2027. Therefore, for 2026, DMF will only require that commercial shellfish fishers present their commercial shellfish permit (paper or electronic copy) and a valid state issued ID (to authenticate) to their wholesale dealer at the point of primary transaction.

For dealers, the current transaction tracking system will suffice in the interim to meet required needs for records. Dealers must take care to ensure that transaction records exist that capture the same information as the transaction slip (electronic records acceptable) and are organized to be easily called up and provided as needed for inspectors and/or to facilitate product recalls, etc.

As additional information becomes available, DMF will provide commercial shellfish fishers and wholesale dealers with information regarding how the Commonwealth intends to replace the shellfish transaction card moving forward.

Visit our website
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-marine-fisheries

12/23/2025

Blue Flag is Down
As of 5:55 am this morning the Temperature is 32* degrees

SECTION 307. TEMPERATURE REGULATIONS
(A) No permit holder may scratch or dig clams or quahaugs or razor clams on dry ground or on shoal areas that may become dry on any day's tide when the air temperature as measured at the Harbormaster's Office at Stage Harbor reads under 30 degrees F. on days when the air temperature has
On days when the air temperature has not reached 30 degrees F. by 11:00 a.m., there will be no shellfishing for clams or quahaugs or razor clams on dry ground or shoal areas that may become dry on any days tide, regardless of any subsequent temperature reading. There will be a blue flag on display at the Town parking lot at Stage Harbor at all times when the temperature rule is in effect.
(B) No more than one scallop dredge may be emptied and culled on the culling board or in the boat at any one time when the air temperature reads under 30 degrees F.

12/18/2025

Two thirds of studied salt marshes could be lost based on current sea level rise projections

CHATHAM – In less than 25 years, as much as 40 percent of four salt marshes in West and South Chatham could be lost, according to a recent...

12/18/2025

Officials urge governor not to cut dredge program.

CHATHAM – During the past decade, the town received more than $3 million in dredging grants from the state to help cover the cost of clearing...

12/18/2025

One fish, two fish, scup fish, bluefish! Did you know that fish flavors range from mild and sweet - like flounder, black sea bass, and sea robin, to the oily and bold flavors of fish, like bluefish and mackerel.

Often, species share similar flavors and textures, making it easier to practice flexible consumption. If a species you are looking for is not in season, you can try another species with comparable features.

12/18/2025

Good morning from the Chatham lighthouse parking lot
December 18th 2025