Basic issues of democratic process sometimes arise in the most apparently mundane proceedings. The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates recently held a hearing on an ordinance proposed by the Cape […]
Archives for March 2022
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 17, 2022
From Edina Kopits, Catherine Russo, Keith Thurlow, Phineas Baxandall, and Sharon Rule-Agger
For a ‘Workers Village’ To the editor: Re Edward Ebert’s letter of March 10 [“Wellfleet’s ‘Financial Rotary’ ”]: Finally, a voice in the wilderness that makes sense. I wish to […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Stepping Up in Wellfleet
A lot of readers of the Independent have been asking, “What can be done about Wellfleet?” I’m not sure what the answer is, but I have a few ideas. The […]
OBITUARY
Anne MacAdam, 91, Automotive Designer and Landscape Painter
Anne MacAdam died in Provincetown on Feb. 25, 2022 after several months in hospice. Her death, at age 91, was confirmed by her daughter, Heather Dune Macadam. Anne was born […]
OBITUARY
Peter Welker, 79, Brought His Trumpet to Cape Cod
Peter Welker died in Sun City, Ariz. on Jan. 12, 2022 from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Covid. The West Coast jazz musician, composer, arranger, producer, and sideman, […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - Wednesday March 23, 2022
Know when to hit the flats.
Real Estate Transactions
for the week of March 7, 2022
Recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds from March 7 to March 11, 2022. PROVINCETOWN March 7. KCC Realty Group LLC [Claudio Gervasi and Kevin T. Moss, managers] to […]
CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds March 17- March 23, 2022
Neighborly connections about all kinds of stuff
THE ARTS Two-session online workshop: Painting Through the Eyes of Hilma af Klint, Saturday, March 26, 10-2 and Saturday, April 2, 10-11:30 with Alana Barrett and Laura Shabott. Workshop includes […]
Indie’s Choice
Indie's Choice for the Week of Thursday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Craic-ing Up (Thursday, March 17) Provincetown Dramatic Arts hosts a craic-filled St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Thursday, March 17, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 10 McKoy Road […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Town of Provincetown Public Hearing Planning Board Proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes March 24, 2022 The Provincetown Planning Board will hold a public hearing pursuant to G.L. c. 40A in the […]
ENVIRONMENT
New Culvert Will Boost Tidal Flow to East Harbor
A steady supply of salt water should help more species thrive
TRURO — The neat stacks of concrete pipes lined up along Route 6A in North Truro are not a public art project. They are being installed underground as part of […]
ECONOMY
E.U. Markets Reopen to Outer Cape’s Shellfish
The benefit to local growers will come slowly
WELLFLEET — Shellfish from Outer Cape Cod may soon make its way to Europe again after a 12-year hiatus. What that means for local growers is not yet clear, but so […]
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Police Station, Housing Efforts Top Provincetown Agenda
It’s a full warrant for April 4; bring snacks and patience
PROVINCETOWN — Voters at annual town meeting on April 4 may feel like they’re at the civic version of a double feature. The main attractions will be the police station proposal […]
PREVENTION
Truro to Host Public Forum on Suicide Prevention
A panel of experts and survivors hopes to raise awareness and sensitivity
TRURO — A public forum on raising awareness of youth suicide and its causes and prevention will be held at the Truro Community Center from 6 to 7 p.m. on […]
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Beach Rights Restored to Indigenous People
Truro joins Eastham in waiving fees for tribal card holders
TRURO — The select board voted unanimously on Feb. 22 to waive beach fire and parking fees for Native American tribe members. Truro thus follows the lead of the town of […]
