ORLEANS — Residents of Hopkins Lane and Mayo Way are early risers, but it’s not by choice. The crowing of a rooster at 39 Hopkins jolts them awake at 4 […]
HUSKY HEARINGS
District Court to Decide Whether Two Dogs Are ‘Dangerous’
The town ordered the owner to build a kennel by April 30; he has not complied
EASTHAM — Richard Moore wants to overturn the select board’s April determination that his two huskies are “dangerous dogs” — a designation that allows the town to order steps to […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Developer Drops Marina and Pier Expansion From Plans
Changes are aimed at moving long-delayed project at Old Reliable forward
PROVINCETOWN — Christine Barker’s ambitious and long-delayed proposal for the redevelopment of the derelict Old Reliable site on Provincetown Harbor has been altered in an attempt by the developer to […]
THE RUNDOWN
Owner of Dilapidated Rentals Told to Fix Violations
Scofflaw Delgizzi is given 30 days to make repairs at 4 Moses Way
TRURO — David Delgizzi of Weston, the owner of numerous dilapidated rental properties on the Outer Cape, has once again run afoul of the Truro Health Dept., this time for […]
ADAPTATION
Commission Approves Razing and Rebuilding of Guesthouse
New building will contain more guest rooms and be elevated out of floodplain
PROVINCETOWN — Preservation of the town’s historic structures is always preferable, but in some cases, it just can’t be done. That’s the conclusion the town’s historic district commission came to […]
‘RISK-SIGNIFICANT’ EVENTS
Holtec Confirms Pilgrim Worker Was Contaminated
Reactor’s owner downplays incident while revising wastewater permit wording
PLYMOUTH — An incident that exposed a worker at the shuttered Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station to airborne radioactive contamination was confirmed on June 14 by Patrick O’Brien, spokesman for Holtec […]
HISTORIC FLOODING
Owners Ask Permission to Demolish Victorian Guesthouse
A new building on the site would be raised high to avoid flood damage
PROVINCETOWN — The owners of the Gaslamp Bed & Breakfast are looking to demolish the 170-year-old Victorian at 97 Bradford St., where they currently operate an eight-room guesthouse. The goal, […]
DEVELOPMENT
Mixed-Use Proposal on Route 6A Faces Hurdles
Orleans ZBA members say they like Klink’s plan but don’t think they can allow it
ORLEANS — Eastham developer Tim Klink is trying to make good on his promise to build a mixed-use project at 177 Route 6A. But his proposal includes below-grade apartments, which […]
IN THE FLOODPLAIN
Provincetown Weighs In as DEP Proposes New Coastal Protection Rules
The rules are no problem for Old Reliable plan, but its expansion on coastal dune might be
PROVINCETOWN — The Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection has proposed revisions to its wetlands regulations aimed at providing better protection to coastal floodplains from the effects of climate change, sea […]
HEALTH BUSINESS
Cape Cod Hospital Settles Medicare Suit for $24.3M
Whistleblower cardiologist Richard Zelman will receive $4.36 million
HYANNIS — Cape Cod Hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $24.3 million to settle allegations that it knowingly submitted hundreds of Medicare claims between 2015 and 2022 for […]
PATHBREAKING
Revisions on Path to Cove Don’t Sway Eastham Commission
Board sees erosion and runoff as problems with a new path through marshland
EASTHAM — Steven and Cathy Sanders’s deed to 75 South Eastham St. includes a right-of-way allowing them access to Town Cove on the other side of Route 6. The couple’s […]
DEVELOPMENT
Proposal for 14 Condos at 33 Conwell St. Draws Objections
Inclusion of affordable units could allow waivers; neighbors cite density and traffic worries
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Jay Abbiuso has proposed building a 14-unit condominium complex encompassing five buildings on what is now a vacant lot at 33 Conwell St. Because the proposal includes […]
HEARINGS
Huskies’ Owner Seeks to Overturn ‘Dangerous’ Designation
The select board’s requirement that a kennel be built has not been met
EASTHAM — The owner of two huskies designated as “dangerous dogs” by the select board last month is seeking to overturn that ruling and the accompanying requirements in Orleans District […]
REAL ESTATE
Wellfleet Board Wants Gestalt Center for Office Space
Select board sets special town meeting and debt exclusion vote for June
WELLFLEET — The select board has called a special town meeting for June 17 and a town election for June 18 to ask voters to consider the purchase of the […]
WHITE COLLAR CRIME
Two Delgizzi Properties Go for $180K at IRS Auction
ORLEANS — Two houses owned by David Delgizzi and seized by the Internal Revenue Service attracted a high bid of $180,000 at an IRS auction held on April 23. The […]
