For the Record 2018

Bay State not the first to impose short-term rental tax

Because of a writer’s error, an editorial on Page B4 of the Aug. 5 Cape Cod Times included incorrect information about a proposed tax on short-term rentals. Massachusetts is not the first state in the country to impose such a tax.

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8 players needed to form dodgeball team

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Monday's Times incorrectly stated the number of players needed to form a dodgeball team for the Sept. 29 tournament to benefit the Kraig Andre' Diggs Scholarship Fund. The correct number of players is eight.

Man responsible for bike thefts misidentified

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Tuesday’s Times misidentified the man responsible for stealing bicycles. It was Eric Lozada, 54, of Hyannis.

Judge cited health board’s ‘broad powers’ in turbine dispute

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Monday’s Times incorrectly characterized a decision in Superior Court related to the jurisdiction of the town of Bourne over wind turbines in Plymouth. The judge ruled that Bourne officials didn’t have the authority to regulate the construction of the turbines but that “a Board of Health has broad powers to regulate and prevent nuisances that affect the public health,” adding that it remained to be seen whether the operation of the turbines would be a nuisance affecting the health of Bourne residents.

Cape Cod Hospital not most profitable in state

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a story on Page A1 of Thursday’s Times inaccurately characterized how Cape Cod Hospital’s profitability ranks in the state. Of approximately 60 hospitals included in the Center for Health Information and Analysis’ August 2018 report, there were approximately half a dozen with larger total margins than Cape Cod Hospital, as well as four with higher operating margins than the Hyannis facility.

Name wrong in story about Chatham incident

Because of a reporting error, an item on Page A7 of the Aug. 17 edition of the Times contained the wrong name for a man charged with disorderly conduct and threat to commit a crime after an incident Aug.

15 at the Candy Manor in Chatham. Tyler Holmes, 28, of Chatham, was arrested in connection with the incident.

Dredging story had wrong location, current status

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a story on Page A1 of Thursday's edition gave the wrong location of previous dredging in Chatham. Because of an editing error, the status of a permit from the state Department of Environmental Protection referenced in the same story was incorrect.

Dredging had occurred five times since 2000 more than 5,000 feet south of Minister's Point in the mooring basin of the Chatham Fish Pier, according to Robert Duncanson, director of the town's Natural Resources Department. The DEP approved dredging on the south side of the 2007 inlet on Aug. 16, according to Duncanson.

Congressional hearing on tribe-related bill was July 24

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A4 of Tuesday's Times gave the wrong date for a congressional hearing on a bill that would secure land in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The hearing took place on July 24.

Information for D-Y schools omitted from roundup

Because of an editing error, the following information was not included in a backto- school roundup for public schools that ran on Page A1 in Sunday's Times.

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional District

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools Superintendent Carol Woodbury is excited about plans for a new Dennis-Yarmouth regional middle school behind the Station Avenue Elementary School in South Yarmouth.

“Our students will have the good fortune to attend classes in a modern, state-of-the-art school where 21st century learning experiences will support our mission to prepare students for the world that awaits them,” Woodbury said in an email.

The school, for students in grades 4-7, is estimated to cost $109 million, and will likely receive reimbursement of $43 million from the state, Woodbury said.

“The money comes from a portion of the sales tax that we all pay,” Woodbury said.

“Everyone knows that real estate values increase when a new school is built. While the building is primarily for educational purposes, there will be many opportunities to share the facility with the communities,” Woodbury said.

A districtwide ballot seeking approval for costs associated with the new building is planned for Dec. 4.

Outer Cape Health building projects total $12.9 million

Because of a reporting error, an item on Page A3 of Wednesday's Times had the wrong construction estimate for the renovation of a Harwich Port building by Outer Cape Health Services. That cost is $6.5 million. The most recent estimate for the renovation and expansion of the organization's Wellfleet medical facility is now $6.4 million, bringing the total project cost to $12.9 million.

Bail in rape case set at $35K cash

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A6 of Saturday’s Times gave the incorrect bail for an 84-year-old Brockton man held on rape charges. Bail for Lawrence Svedine was set at $35,000 cash or $350,000 surety.

Assembly delegate was appointed to seat

Because of an editor’s error, a My View on Page A8 of Tuesday’s Times incorrectly identified Mary Chaffee. She was appointed in 2017 by the Brewster Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates; she is seeking to retain that seat.

Name wrong in story about oysters

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Tuesday’s Times included the wrong last name for Steven Kirk, the coastal program manager for the Nature Conservancy.

Information incorrect about property ownership

A story on Page A9 of Saturday's Times requires clarification about the owner of 133 Sunset Lane in Barnstable. The owner of the home is 133 Sunset Acquisition Lane Limited. Mark S. Scott, who is facing a federal charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering, is listed as the director of the company. Nobody else is officially listed as a co-owner of the property despite an online record that gives the appearance that there is a co-owner, according to the town assessors office.
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Wrong admission price for concert

Because of a reporting error, a listing in Best Bets on Page 9 of Friday’s CapeWeek magazine included the wrong admission price for Ana Glig’s solo recital at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis. Admission is $18.

Dance and dancers misidentified in review

Because of a reporting error, a dance was misidentified in a review of “Movimento IV Paradox” that appeared on Page D2 of Sunday’s Times. The program

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Saturday's began with “Evo Devo,” choreographed by Diana Kenney. Also, the story contained another error because of incomplete information provided in the program. The dancers in “Shadow” were Tia Petelle and Antonia Stephens.

Story misidentified SJC Justice Elspeth Cypher
Times about suppression of evidence incorrectly identified Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elspeth Cypher.

Stanton fundraiser to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday

Because of a reporting error, the time for a political fundraiser was incorrect on Page A3 of Tuesday’s Times. The event for Jack Stanton, a Democratic candidate for state representative in the 5th Barnstable District, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cafe Chew, 4 Merchants Road in Sandwich.

Official’s name misspelled in Mashpee Commons story

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Tuesday’s Times included the wrong spelling of Mary Waygan’s name. In addition, Waygan’s response to concerns about her impartiality in connection with a proposed “raze and replace” bylaw requires clarification. At a meeting on Sept. 27, Waygan cited the state’s conflict of interest law, saying it applies only if there are private financial interests or relationships, neither of which she has in connection with the bylaw, she said.

Wrong town listed in wind farm story

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Wednesday’s Times included the incorrect hometown for Robert Berry and Kathleen Benson. They live in Barnstable and are among 10 people who are limited participants in the state Energy Facilities Siting Board hearing on Vineyard Wind’s proposed transmission cables. In addition, six people from West Yarmouth and one person from Yarmouth Port are limited participants, according to the board’s Sept. 24 service list.

Kavanaugh, Ford attended different schools

Because of a writer’s error, an editorial on Page A8 of Wednesday's Times about the hearings involving Judge Brett Kavanaugh inaccurately described Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford. They attended different schools.

Information on candidate incorrect

Because of a writer's error, an editorial on Page B4 of Sunday's Times incorrectly described Paul Cusack, who is running for state representative in the 2nd Barnstable District. Cusack served almost five years in the U.S. Army as a Ranger. He was deployed to Afghanistan for combat four times. He also has attended more than 150 community meetings in about a year and a half.

Information in court item incorrect

Because of a reporting error, an item in Thursday’s Times incorrectly stated the number of people in a vehicle as it traveled to a home on Morris Street in Falmouth. There were two women inside the car, according to the police report. In addition, the item included the wrong date for the arraignment of Christopher Antoni, 40, of Falmouth, who allegedly got into the car with one of the women before pushing her from the moving vehicle. Antoni pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in Falmouth District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and unarmed robbery.

Craft Brew Alliance has acquired Cisco

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page C3 of Saturday's Times gave the incorrect name for the company that has bought Cisco Brewers. The Craft Brew Alliance will own Cisco's brand and beer business.

Friends group’s name wrong in story

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Wednesday’s Times incorrectly identified the Friends of Dennis Senior Citizens.

‘Shuck!’ story reports incorrect title

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page C1 of Wednesday’s Times incorrectly identified Melissa Sanderson’s title. She is chief operating officer of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance. John Pappalardo is the alliance’s chief executive officer.

Cape Housing Institute received $10K grant

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Wednesday’s Times gave the incorrect amount for a grant approved at Dennis special town meeting for the Cape Housing Institute. The grant is for $10,000.

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Surfer’s nickname incorrect in story

Because of a production error, the nickname of surfer Charles 'Chick' Frodigh was incorrect in a story on Page A1 of Sunday's Times about the memorial service for Arthur Medici.

Tools to gauge illness will cost hospitals

Because of an editing error, a letter to the editor on Page A8 of Friday's Times headlined “Nurse-patient ratios would cripple hospitals” was unclear on the estimated cost to hospitals if Question 1 passes. The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission conservatively estimates total annual costs of $676 million to $949 million, of which first-year costs of developing tools to measure the severity of an illness or accident would be $57.9 million, then $26 million annually.

Correct times and days for ‘Fun Home’ performances

Because of an editing error, a listing on Page 6 of Friday’s CapeWeek magazine omitted the times and days for a theater performance. “Fun Home” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 18 at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth.

Ice Cream Smuggler left building in mid-October

Because of an editing error, the caption of a photo on Page A1 of Friday’s Times incorrectly cited the date the Ice Cream Smuggler business left the building where it had been located in Dennis. The business closed on Sept. 30 but the tenants didn’t have leave until Oct. 14, according to Jody Hassett Sanchez.