WELLFLEET — Outer Cape Health Services must reduce its hours and possibly close one of its three clinics at least temporarily because of the financial pressure imposed on the organization […]
CORONAVIRUS
In Oldest County in State, Gray Areas of Elder Care
Residents of independent living centers have few protections in pandemic
PROVINCETOWN — Last Friday, March 20, Seashore Point condominium owner Bruce Mason had just returned from a meditation class with other residents. At the same time in Yarmouth Port, Fran […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Provincetown is conducting virtual regulatory town board public hearings through an online live stream. Follow the instructions below to watch and participate in the meetings. Go to the Provincetown website […]
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Truro, as of the Independent’s deadline, was in the testing phase for a platform that can broadcast regulatory meetings and incorporate viewer input remotely. The town does not […]
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead Wellfleet is holding virtual regulatory town board public hearings through Zoom conference calls. To access the meetings and participate, follow the instructions below. Go to the Wellfleet website […]
THE PANDEMIC
Cape Works to Meet Growing Need for Coronavirus Testing
The supply of tests remains scarce; hospital capacity is limited
Updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. PROVINCETOWN — Outer Cape Health Services will test patients for the coronavirus, but they must first call one of the OCHS health clinics […]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Route 6 Improvements Come with Rail Trail Extension
Sidewalks and bike lanes proposed by state transportation planners
WELLFLEET — The state Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) presented updated plans on March 12 for a two-mile bike path extension ending at Route […]
HOUSING
Cloverleaf Developer Must Upgrade Septic Treatment Plan
Revised plan has 39 affordable housing units
TRURO — An independent review of the Cloverleaf, the largest single affordable housing development in Truro’s history, found it needs a more powerful septic treatment system than was originally proposed. […]
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Truro is working on remote capacity to enable people to participate in public meetings. “We don’t have that in place yet,” said Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer. “So […]
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead The coronavirus has taken a toll on civic involvement, but you can still watch and call in to the meetings that have not been canceled. Town offices and […]
BUSINESS
Willy’s Makes Progress, but Snags Remain
A trail of lawsuits and complaints clouds gym’s past and future
EASTHAM — It appears that Willy’s World Wellness & Conference Center, closed since Dec. 12 because of serious health and safety code violations, could reopen in a matter of weeks, […]
RESTORATION
Support, and a Few Doubts, at Herring River Hearing
Long-planned Cape Cod Commission review is underway
WELLFLEET — Speakers lined up at microphones at the Council on Aging Monday to support the Herring River Project, which over 20 years could repair 570 acres of a salt […]
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Thursday, March 12 Housing Authority, 4:15 p.m., Town Hall Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Tuesday, March 17 Cemetery Commission, 10 a.m., Town Hall Board of […]
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
Truth in the Crosshairs
The “story” broke on capecodtoday.com: a man rolled into Provincetown in a military truck adorned with Trump campaign signs, thin blue line flags, and the driver’s own campaign banners. The […]
How Restored River Will Alter Wellfleet Views
A tour of five places that Herring River project will change
WELLFLEET — After two decades of planning, the official review of the massive Herring River Restoration Project will begin on March 9 when the Cape Cod Commission considers the first […]
