PROVINCETOWN — The historic district commission and the zoning board of appeals have approved the demolition of a 140-year-old cottage in the historic district and its replacement with a new […]
MEALS NEED WHEELS
When It Comes to Hunger, Sometimes Transportation Is the Issue
The RTA and others collaborate to deliver food where it is needed
As food insecurity has continued to grow across Cape Cod during the pandemic, a hidden issue has come into view alongside it. Sometimes, people go hungry not because there is […]
PRESERVATIVES
Funding Sought for Restoration of Schooner
Hindu, Motta Field, and housing are on CPA agenda
PROVINCETOWN — A $100,000 grant request to help pay for the ambitious restoration of the Schooner Hindu is one of a handful of applications that will be up for discussion […]
THE ROAD TO NORMAL
Delay in Vaccinating Educators Causes Outcry
Teachers’ unions and administrators make joint plea to governor
School administrators and teachers’ unions are often at odds with each other, but on Cape Cod, both sides agree on the need for educators to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as […]
DEVELOPMENT
Barker Redoes Plan for Waterfront Hotel
Developer to propose smaller footprint for Old Reliable site
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker will return to the town’s permitting boards with a reconfigured plan for the Old Reliable Fish House property. It will have to proceed anew through […]
PRESERVATION
Developer Seeks to Raze House in Provincetown Historic District
Barker’s request to demolish and rebuild will be heard on Feb. 17
PROVINCETOWN — A 140-year-old cottage on Commercial Street overlooking the harbor won’t make it to its 141st birthday if the new owner is given the go-ahead to knock it down […]
COVID AND SCHOOLS
Provincetown Students Head Back to Classrooms
Three positive cases lead to two-week quarantine
PROVINCETOWN — Students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade are on track to return to school on Monday, after a staff member’s positive Covid test prompted a 14-day switch to remote […]
STATE HOUSE
Peake Comes Out Swinging on Rule Reform
She says transparency would only slow down legislative process
PROVINCETOWN — State Rep. Sarah Peake won’t support rule changes being urged by a statewide activist movement as a way to bring more transparency to Beacon Hill. The measures would […]
DEMOCRACY
A Push for Openness in State House Rules
Advocates will ask Peake to support showing how she votes
At the start of each legislative session, Mass. State House lawmakers write their own rules for how bills will be introduced, studied, debated, and voted on over the next two […]
HERSTORIES
Coloring In the White Space
Four women of color recall growing up on Cape Cod
PROVINCETOWN — Michael Cestaro’s short film White Space will screen on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. on Zoom. In it, four women of color — Mozelle Andrulot, Alejandra Cuadra, […]
CLINICAL CARE
Health Care Giant Tackles Outer Cape
Cape Cod Healthcare plans urgent and primary care center in Orleans
ORLEANS — The financial challenges that prompted Cape Cod Healthcare to temporarily shelve its $180-million hospital expansion plan last year and lay off more than 100 employees in late summer […]
HOPE IN A VIAL
Long-Awaited Covid Inoculations Begin for Health Workers
A sense of hope, a little guilt, and renewed optimism
PROVINCETOWN — Dr. Andrew Jorgensen received a much-hoped-for gift just before Christmas this year, in the form of an initial dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. He’s on track for […]
POINT OF ORDER
When ‘You’re Invited’ Really Means ‘Stay Away’
Truro neighbors take beach access fight to Land Court
TRURO — Since purchasing their beachfront property at 42 Great Hollow Road in 2018, Susan and Wesley Chapman have sent out an annual email inviting their neighbors to be guests […]
SIZE MATTERS
Abutters’ Lawsuits Put Hotel Project on Hold
Neighboring business owners say Old Reliable project is too big
PROVINCETOWN — The multi-million-dollar mixed-use development proposed for the site of the former Old Reliable Fish House off Commercial Street, which sailed smoothly through the town’s permitting process last winter […]
PERSPECTIVE
Community Fund Takes Off in Wellfleet
Help with unexpected financial emergencies is the goal
WELLFLEET — Dan Silverman’s years of responding to local emergencies with Wellfleet’s Fire and Rescue Dept. gave him a unique perspective on the town’s population, which barely tops 3,000. “You’re […]
