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Route 6A makeover, seniors workout: Cape Cod Times top stories
Jason SavioCape Cod Times
Aug. 9, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET
The summer is in full swing and this weekend we’re back with another edition of our Cape Cod Times top stories news roundup. Once again, we’ve corralled some of the most popular stories with online readers from the week that was and put them together in a quick and easy format for you to preview. See a story that interests you? Simply click on the link associated with it to read it in full
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Here are some of the most popular stories this week on the Cape Cod Times website
Cape Cod wants to make Route 6A safer without losing its charm
The Cape Cod Commission is developing a long-term plan for the historic Route 6A. A nationally recognized transportation planning and engineering firm has been hired to improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The plan aims to preserve the scenic and historic character of the roadway and its villages
“The team will identify distinct roadway “typologies” that reflect the character of different villages, historic districts, neighborhoods and commercial areas,” according to the commission’s description on its website. “For each, they will develop conceptual cross sections that balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users while preserving what makes Route 6A an iconic Cape Cod roadway.”
Christmas Tree Shops signs auction on Cape Cod raises enough to build kitchen
Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod hauled in $6,786 after an online auction of two 27-foot-long Christmas Tree Shops signs that ran from July 13 to Aug. 2
“It means a lot,” said Bob Ryley, retired construction director for Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod, in a call Aug. 3. “It could be a kitchen. It could cover the interior. Doors, trim and baseboard comes as a package for about $7,000.”
Donated by Greg Bilezikian of Turtle Rock LLC, the signs were available for view at the Habitat for Humanity Restores in Falmouth and Yarmouth
Click the story link to learn more about the Christmas Tree Shops signs and the work Habitat for Humanity has done on Cape Cod
A Cape Cod gym is helping older adults stay strong for what’s next
Golden Moves, a gym with two locations, one in Harwich and another in Brewster, is making working out and training for seniors a positive experience. Dennis resident Patrick Gnazzo, who trains with Golden Moves owner Amir Ashbel, has noticed a difference
“One of the things about Amir, is that he encourages me. He gives positive feedback. I needed that,” he said
“There are studios and gyms all around,” added Ashbel. “But they don’t cater to the specific needs of older adults. They don’t provide support, guidance and attention.”
Click the story link to learn more about Golden Moves and Gnazzo’s story
Provincetown weighs remake of popular waterfront restaurant property
Provincetown Planning Board members need more information before granting special permits for a restaurant, hotel and condominium development on the site of Bubala’s by the Bay, a longstanding waterfront restaurant in the west end of town
Developer Victor DePoalo’s attorney, Robin Reid, asked for a continuance at a public hearing July 30, following a preliminary vote by the board indicating the project did not have enough votes for an approval. The hearing is continued to Aug. 13. The restaurant is open for its last season, according to a Facebook post
Click the story link to read more about what the developer plans to do and what concerns the Planning Board has
