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Press releases

July 28, 2010

Hook Closes on Harding House

Almost a year after renovations began on the historic Captain Nathan Harding House, the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association today closed on the property that will now become its permanent home.

June 18, 2010

2010 Boater's Guide Now Available

Track the tides, connect with local marinas, learn about marine resources and find a bevy of helpful tips in this year's free Boater's Guide to Cape Cod, now available across the Cape and Islands.

 

June 16, 2010

National Marine Fisheries Service Announces Changes to Commercial Harvesting Levels for Atlantic Pollock and Skate

 

April 30, 2010

Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association Receives Federal Funds, Launches Final Leg of Captain Harding House Campaign

 

March 18, 2010

CCCHFA Strongly Supports Bluefin Tuna Decision

 

January 22, 2010

Cape Cod fishermen react to findings of NOAA enforcement problems

 

 

January 15, 2010

Local fishermen speak out against proposed ban on commercial striped bass fishing

 

December 4, 2009

Cape Cod Fisheries Trust Gains Support of Walton Family Foundation

 

 

November 11, 2009

Sue Nickerson honored with Barnstable Land Trust's Founder's Award

 

 

 

November 4, 2009

NMFS Enacts (Further) Restrictions on Herring Trawlers in Closed Area I

 

September 30, 2009

Hook Association secures preservation funds to restore Captain Harding House

 

September 22, 2009

New England Fishery Council Elects 2009-2010 Officers

John Pappalardo, Hook Association Policy Director, re-elected Chairman

 

 

September 4, 2009

Hook Association petitions U.S. Secretary of Commerce

for Emergency Action

 

 

August 25, 2009

Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association Raises $175,000 at 9th Annual Hookers Ball

 

August 10, 2009

Hook Fishermen Sign Letter of Intent with the Oppenheim Family For Purchase of Captain Nathan Harding House

 

 

August 6, 2009

Hook Association's Hookers Ball Brings Community Together to Celebrate Local Fishermen and Fishing Heritage

 

 

July 13, 2009

Renowned Chef Competes for Cape Non-Profit on "Top Chef Masters"

 

 

 

June 25, 2009

Fishery Council Endorses Progressive Management System:

Concept developed by Cape Cod fishermen expanded across New England