Massachusetts state Representative Steve Xiarhos says the Joint Base Cape Cod gate in Sandwich will remain open at least until July 1st.
The gates were scheduled to close last Friday because of funding shortfalls, but the gate will be staffed, thanks to the Massachusetts National Guard.
Xiarhos says the National Guard is reallocating existing funds and coordinating annual training on base to continue operations and that's a big win for the community, military families and base personnel.
Xiarhos says efforts to secure funding to keep the gate staffed beyond July are ongoing.
(State Rep Steven Xiarhos Office)