Entering Bourne

Bourne Bridge

Bourne Bridge

by Ana Paulina

Bourne Bridge

     At approximately 11:30 this morning, a funeral precession came whipping through Interstate 495 South, heading towards the Bourne Bridge, leaving behind pockets of 20 minute traffic jams, to anyone trying to access the highway.

And further up Interstate 495 South, between Exit 3 and Exit 4, I discovered this broken down school bus that was headed towards Martha's Vineyard, evacuating small children into a huddled group, with blankets and sleeping bags while they waited for a new form of transit transportation.

Broken down school bus.

I got some nasty looks from this group, my exploration was not welcome.

And heading North on Interstate 495.

The Salvation Army!

"Doing The Most Good"

Beijo!

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Route 6 Under Construction

Route 6

by Ana Paulina

     Please, remember to be extra careful when driving through the Scenic Highway on Route 6, raised structures, unpaved areas and grooved sections of the road are still under full construction. Also, try to stay within the speed limit zone and be a little considerate toward  other fellow drivers, who are trying to avoid hitting these obstacles.

This particular raised structure is located at the intersection of the Scenic Park entrance and Nightingale Pond Road, just before you get to the signal lights and the Buzzards Bay, rotary circle.

 Sagamore Bridge

I found this bridge crew on a lunch break.

A two lane bridge only.

The backed up  flow of traffic continued for a good portion of the day.

Tree work

      The clearing and trimming of  tree branches continued throughout the week in the Buzzards Bay Business District,  of Route 6 West, North 28. These young gentlemen are part of the crew, who have been spending the last several weeks working in the area.

Dominic , Mark Lindskog and Matt Capachione.

This is Mike Sanborn,  a part time firefighter,  doing some work for the town of Bourne. The Buzzards Bay Park, bulletin board gets a cosmetic lift today.

A reminder that hydrant flushing will be taking place on St. Margarets Street in Buzzards Bay.

I found the South Shore Tree Removal, company in my neck of the woods this morning, removing a dead tree.

Beijo!

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Bourne Fire Department

Bourne Fire Department

by Ana Paulina

I have been around the Bourne area for several years now and today, I noticed something that is unfamiliar to me about the Bourne Fire Station located in Buzzards Bay, an unusual stillness, tucked away in complete isolation from the rest of the community.

So, I decided to pay the station a visit and hand deliver a decorative bag filled with hot chocolate boxes for the men who service our community. At first, it took some time to break the ice, but eventually the group of firefighters and I managed to get around the pain, when I explained to them that the clock fixture that sits on the front face of the building was not displaying the accurate time. Finally, a string of smiles broke out and they were all but willing to explain that the clock was in need of repair.

Conclusion: As an empathic individual, throughout my life, I have learned, words alone will not be needed during difficult times.

 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Beijo!

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A Scenic Highway Mess

A Scenic  Mess

by Ana Paulina

     Hundreds of unsuspecting drivers,  drove full speed ahead over this gravel stone mess  on the Scenic Highway ( Route 6 ),  near the Herring Run Motel,  around noon today. After speaking to a few witnesses, I was told that they had heard two loud crashes. One being that a vehicle had struck a Jersey Barrier shortly followed by the drop of a slate marble sheet that hit the ground and shattered into thousands of sharp pieces causing chunks of flying marble to pelt everything in its path.

I noticed this Bourne Police stop before I turned around to inspect the road.

The Bourne Police finally show up!

Followed by the State Police and a cleaning crew.

This gentleman is Stephen Lussier, who helps run the motel.

Heaven

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Electrical Wires, Speed Limits and Traffic.

Electrical Wires, Speed Limits and Traffic

by Ana Paulina

A "shout"  from someone in New York City !

A new trend could be seen driving through Cape Cod today.

Never Forget 09/11/01!

Waltham Police ( Hello!)

The Massachusetts National Guard facility over on Armory Road is under construction as well.

Please remember to remain within the speed limit zones. 

Two lane traffic

Sagamore Bridge Workers

A non-st0p string of traffic.

A female crew member on the Scenic Highway  ( Route 6 ).

There are dead tree limbs resting on electrical wires along Route 6 East, off the Bourne Rotary, heading towards Sandwich.

 The Recreation area in Bourne

The tree work along Route 6 West continued today in the Buzzards Bay Business District.

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Hello Haters

Hello Haters

by Ana Paulina

On March 3, 2009, this woman became the victim of a hate crime in the state of Massachusetts, United States of America.

Thank you, Matthew David Hume for sharing this video!

President Signs Hate Crimes Legislation into Law
October 28, 2009

"WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama today signed legislation which will expand the definition of violent hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.  The new law will also allow the federal government to assist in the prosecution of hate crimes."

"Congressman Barney Frank has been a persistent and outspoken supporter of the legislation, and has argued consistently that Hate Crimes legislation must be the first step in broader legislation to give LGBT individuals the same rights as those enjoyed by other Americans."

"Today, Frank attended the signing ceremony today at the White House at the invitation of the President.  He released the following statement reflecting his feelings about this historic moment."

"This is a bittersweet day.  It is sweet because this is the first law in American history that begins the job of protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people against prejudice.  But it is bitter because this bill comes too late to save countless victims."

"Our job now is to enact fully inclusive legislation to prevent job discrimination, to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and to begin the job of winning recognition of same-sex relationships on the federal level."

Floor speeches by Congressman Frank on Hate Crimes legislation

Frank Defends Hate Crime Provision Against Attacks (10/6/09)

Frank Assails Double Standard in Opposition to Hate Crimes Provision (10/6/09)

Congressman Frank Speaks Out on Hate Crimes Bill (4/30/09)

Remarks by President Obama at the Reception Commemorating the Enactment of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Beijo!

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Lost Bumper, Lobsters and Traffic.

Bumper, Lobsters and Traffic

by Ana Paulina

This front end bumper was dangerously left in the middle of the road, off the Sagamore Bridge at the Route 6 West, Buzzards Bay Exit. If this belongs to you, please pick it up, it's now located behind the guardrail.

Raised structures will be found all along the Scenic Highway, please be careful.

Watch those unpaved areas and...

corners.

Lobster from the Cape Cod Canal.

Jason DeCosta, Jeff Martin and Chris Bourjet, from Taunton, Massachusetts, pose proudly with twin lobsters that they caught today.

This is my new friend Maggie, who walks alongside the canal on a daily basis.

Backed up traffic.

State officer on guard.

Cape Cod Ambulance, stuck in traffic.

Merging Traffic

Some of the cement barriers that were on the Sagamore Bridge,  have been removed.

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The Sagamore Bridge Madness

Sagamore Bridge Madness

by Ana Paulina

It has become apparent that driving over the Sagamore Bridge has become a hazard just waiting to happen, drive at your own risk.

     This area was almost the scene of an accident early this morning at around 9:30 A.M., when a driver suddenly lost control of his gray truck  and magically regained it, when approaching the Sagamore Bridge entrance to Cape Cod, leaving behind some instantly startled drivers and a big cloud of smoke.

Sagamore Bridge entrance to Cape Cod.

This area here is the closed off lane where construction is taking place. 

This truck finally managed to get over the hump of the Sagamore Bridge construction and is now screaming with high speed to leaving  Cape Cod. 

Merging entrance to the Sagamore Bridge.

Two lane Bridge

Two workers

Bourne Police  Officer standing guard.

Two Bridge workers

This truck here has the Halloween Spirit.

Yankee Trails World Travel

This Bus here gave me a Honk, Honk signal and waved me a "Hello!"

Merging Traffic exiting Cape Cod

 Route 6 Scenic Highway Today

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Bournedale Elementary School in Bourne.

Bournedale Elementary School

by Ana Paulina

     At precisely 9:11 this morning, I noticed that there was construction in progress at the corner of EdgeHill Road, off the Scenic Highway Route 6, the only main road being used as an entrance and exit , which leads to the Ernest Valeri Road, where the new Bournedale Elementary  School is located.  This concerns me, I was under the impression that for safety reasons, there should be access to two separate  routes . Was this issue even considered when the construction and building plans of this project were being brought forward?

Digging

Jack Hammer

School Bus, waiting for the green light to enter the only main entrance that leads to the school, EdgeHill Road.

School Bus Existing the main Entrance, EdgeHill Road.

I was tempted to offer this officer half of my  pepper and onion breakfast sandwich.

The right road shoulder is closed off.

The only main road that leads to the Ernest Valeri Road, where the New Bournedale Elementary School is located.

Bournedale Civic ASC.

1897  School House

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Miss ToTheRescue Pays Bourne A Visit.

Miss ToTheRescue
by Ana Paulina

   Miss ToTheRescue, arrived in Buzzards Bay,  around 11 P.M. today to inspect the premises of the ©Library of Ana Paulina. And as you will see below, the Twizzlers were a big hit.

Miss ToTheRescue's first Twizzlers candy and her first introduction to the celebration of Halloween.

Success!

  And the first sudden chill of the wind on Cape Cod.

Q: What is this?

A: A ceramic pumpkin decoration...

Time for some site seeing.

........ And landscape inspection.

Here, Miss ToTheRescue, takes the time to inspect a twig from a burning bush.

The mulch is also on the list.

So far,  so good!

Next,  safety glasses.

Peek A Boo!

Here she is!

Communication.

A tender moment.

I hope you all enjoy this.

Happy Halloween Cape Cod!

Ana Paulina

Beijo!

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