Editor:

With changing climate and weather, tick season has lengthened, along with the window for disease, on the Cape and Islands.

To prevent disease before it reaches people, scientists in Connecticut tried adding a parasite medicine to deer feed, which then went into the deer bloodstream and stopped the spread of Lyme disease. Of note, scientists later deemed the deer meat healthy. Maybe the Cape and Islands, with our science and outdoor communities could vet and pilot this study too?

Jack Whitacre
East Falmouth

Editor:

We wish to thank the Chatham Cultural Council (and the Mass Cultural Council) for supporting our 2026 webinar series. Support from the council allows us to offer interesting and diverse topics at no cost featuring experts in the environmental field. The Chatham Conservation Foundation is able to offer these webinars for free and they can be viewed in our video library located on our website ccfinc.org. 

We understand that in 2026, the council awarded 32 grants totaling $18,000 to support local programs, and that private donations helped increase the funds available from the state and town. We are grateful to be a 2026 recipient, and especially thank private donors whose donations have increased the capacity of the cultural council.

Lauren R. Arcomano, executive director
Chatham Conservation Foundation

Editor:

So the historical commission of Orleans put a hold on the demolition of the former Cuffy’s and the Arbor/Binnacle restaurants in Orleans. My question to the commission is…where have you been?

I have watched those abandoned properties deteriorate for years.The restaurant was once a beautiful place, and now it’s toast. People are allowed to walk away from a business and let it rot?

And now, when it would cost a fortune to save them, now you step in. If you cared so much about historical buildings, why not speak up 10 years ago? Too little, too late I’m afraid.

Annie Farrell
Orleans

Editor:

A month ago my friends and I planted a rose bush in memory of my husband, Steve Clark, who died last spring. It was comforting to see it each day and yes, even talking to it was comforting.

Last Saturday night, someone entered my front yard and not only picked the flowers but destroyed the rose bush as well. It was shocking to see what they had done, and I cannot understand the mentality of someone committing such an act.

The memory of what you have done will fade, but my loving memories of Steve will live on. Another rose bush will be planted.

Jack Longo
South Chatham