PROVINCETOWN — The owners of East End properties that were flooded by wind-driven seawater during a December storm continue to struggle to get their buildings dried out, wiring and plumbing […]
DEVELOPMENT
Land Court Ruling Makes Way for New House on Lieutenant Island
The ZBA is expected to follow judge’s reasoning rather than local bylaw
WELLFLEET — The zoning board of appeals is expected to reverse its decision of two years ago and approve a plan on March 9 for a 2,500-square-foot two-story house on […]
DEVELOPMENT
Eastham Board Approves New House in Seashore
A rare vacant lot, with a $740K price tag, is deemed buildable
EASTHAM — A 1.3-acre vacant lot located off Cable Road and within walking distance of Nauset Light Beach is on the market for $740,000 — and it is being touted […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Old Reliable Project Gets Permit to Go to 3 Stories
Barker trades one off-site affordable unit to get building height bonus
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker secured a special permit from the planning board on Feb. 23 for the 31-room hotel, restaurant, bar, and residential condominium project she plans to construct […]
HOUSING
New Roofs Needed Immediately at Harbor Hill
One insurer dropped the property; the new one won’t insure two of four roofs
PROVINCETOWN — It’s been three and a half years since the first year-round tenants moved into Harbor Hill, the 28-apartment, four-building West End complex that used to be a timeshare […]
LICENSING
Zoning Board Gives Foxberry Inn a ‘Second Chance’
Hearing complaints about last summer, owners say this year won’t be a repeat
PROVINCETOWN — The owners of the Foxberry Inn at 29 Bradford St. Extension were granted a request to expand their liquor license to allow for an outdoor bar and permit […]
LAND USE
Great White and GFM Get Their Contractor Yard
Town and excavators strike a deal, but neighbors feel betrayed
WELLFLEET — Lawyers for Great White Realty and the town have asked a state Land Court judge to sign off on an agreement that could put an end to three […]
TOXIC GOODS
Cyr Files Bill to Ban PFAS in Consumer Products
‘Forever chemicals’ would be forever banned by 2030
Cape and Islands state Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Kate Hogan of the 3rd Middlesex District have filed a bill to ban by 2030 a group of “forever chemicals” known […]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Truro Chief Wants Officer at Central School
The reason, says Calise, is increasing numbers of shootings
TRURO — Truro Police Chief Jamie Calise is looking to add a new position to his department to serve as the “resource officer” at the Truro Central School. Calise announced […]
HOUSING
Settlement Ends Court Fight Over Patrick’s ‘Barracks’
Negotiated project changes will need approval from regulatory boards
PROVINCETOWN — It has taken time, money, and willingness to compromise, but local businessman Patrick Patrick should be able to break ground by summer on his much-anticipated, mostly seasonal workforce […]
RADIOACTIVITY
Bill Would Remove Cape Cod From Nuclear Oversight Panel
Legislators say Plymouth needs more representation as they eye hundreds of developable acres
PLYMOUTH — A pair of state legislators who represent Plymouth have proposed a bill that would reduce the size of the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (NDCAP) from 21 people […]
PILGRIM UPDATE
Pilgrim Water Must Go to Colorado for Testing
PLYMOUTH — The state has still not tested samples of untreated water from the spent fuel pool and other areas of the former Pilgrim nuclear plant, members of the Nuclear […]
PROGNOSTICATION
Cape Cod (Mostly) Doesn’t Love a Groundhog, Whistlepig, or Woodchuck
Phil and Ms. G, relying on intuition alone, are often divided on the forecast
On Feb. 2, all eyes are on the groundhog, that burly member of the squirrel family who is known as the predictor of whether we will have six more weeks […]
EACH TO EACH
2 Affordable Housing Developments Ask Neighbors for Money
A scramble to close funding gaps caused by rising construction costs
PROVINCETOWN — The Community Builders have been preparing to build 65 apartments on Jerome Smith Road since they won the bid to do the work in late 2021. But their […]
COUNTY POLITICS
Recall Provision for Commissioners Is Nixed Again
The commissioners won’t endorse the Assembly’s proposal
BARNSTABLE — The latest effort to add a provision to the Barnstable County charter allowing for the recall of a county commissioner has failed, after not securing the support of […]
