EASTHAM — The Dec. 12 order shutting down Willy’s World Wellness & Conference Center is the latest chapter in a long and troubled history of the popular gym. Eastham Building Commissioner Thomas Wingard’s posted notice cited “life safety concerns, numerous violations, including work without permits, failure to maintain equipment, etc.” But new details have emerged about events leading up to Wingard’s action that contradict owner Barbara Niggel’s statements about the violations and explain what drove town officials to take decisive action last month. … ▶
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EXITS
Wellfleet Town Administrator Gives Notice
Dan Hoort, citing stress of the job, to leave June 30
WELLFLEET — Town Administrator Dan Hoort announced Friday that he is resigning from his job after four years, effective June 30. Hoort, a Provincetown innkeeper, … ▶
LEADERSHIP
Robin Craver Takes the Reins in Provincetown
New town manager will get $190K salary plus housing bonus
PROVINCETOWN — Robin Craver led her first meeting as town manager at 9 a.m. Tuesday, just hours after the select board announced on Monday night that they had agreed … ▶
CIVICS
Cheryl Andrews Sets Sights on County Commission
Provincetown Select Board veteran looks to fill Democratic slot on November ballot
PROVINCETOWN — Cheryl Andrews, a veteran elected official in Provincetown, is the first challenger to declare her candidacy for the Barnstable County Commission race … ▶
WAYS AND MEANS
FY21 Eastham Budget Includes Town Staff Restructuring
New positions include community development director and grants administrator
EASTHAM — Town Administrator Jacqueline Beebe presented the select board with a fiscal year 2021 budget totaling nearly $32 million on Jan. 6, representing an … ▶
WARRIORS WATCH
Wrestlers Look for First Win Against Sandwich
A weekly wrap-up and preview of Nauset High sports
Note: Team records are listed as of the Independent’s deadline Friday, Jan. 17 Girls basketball: The Warriors (6-3) will take the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard to … ▶
TENNIS
Outer Cape Stripers Head to Orlando for Nationals
Willy’s closing poses obstacle for senior men’s team
EASTHAM — The Outer Cape Stripers are about three weeks away from competing in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Invitational tournament in … ▶
CIVICS
There’s a New Town Planner at Work
Thaddeus Soulé says that ‘everyone is a planner’
PROVINCETOWN — Thaddeus Soulé, the new town planner, said that he’s out to cast a wide net and bring as many people as possible into Provincetown planning. In a … ▶
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead Thursday, Jan. 16 Animal Welfare Committee, 12 noon, Council on Aging Community Housing Council, 3 p.m., Town Hall Harbor Committee, 5 … ▶
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Thursday, Jan. 16 Housing Authority, 4:15 p.m., Town Hall Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Friday, Jan. 17 Commission … ▶
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead Thursday, Jan. 16 Herring River Executive Council, 3 p.m., Council on Aging Monday, Jan. 20 Town Hall closed for Martin Luther King … ▶
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This Week in Eastham
Meetings Ahead Monday, Jan. 20 Town hall closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Historical Commission, 4 p.m., Eastham … ▶
ECONOMY
Short-term Rental Tax Nets $672K in New Revenue
Receipts show it was a very good year for tourism
PROVINCETOWN — The rooms occupancy tax and the meals tax draw attention every year for two reasons — they are a reliable indicator of how the tourist industry is … ▶
