For Kelly Clark, Friday, July 18 — the day after Truro’s select board unanimously voted to offer her the job of town manager — was a lot like many of […]
TRANSPORTATION
There Is Finally Such a Thing as a Free Bus Ride
CCRTA institutes new fare policy to comply with state rules
PROVINCETOWN — The state budget requires all transportation districts in Massachusetts to provide free bus service, and Cape Cod is finally getting on board. For most of the state, this […]
HUNGER
Outer Cape Food Pantries Prepare for Rising Need
Local organizations assess how cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will hit home here
WELLFLEET — With a new federal budget that cuts SNAP benefits (known as food stamps) and Medicaid, local food pantries are preparing to address what they expect will be an […]
CIVICS
Three Are Reappointed to Ad Hoc Group Over Areson’s Objection
‘Sideshows’ have detracted from building committee’s work, says board chair
This article was updated on July 10. TRURO — With the terms of all the members of the ad hoc building committee set to expire at the end of June, […]
BOOKS
The Liberty and Luck Behind the Jewish Golden Age
David Denby’s 'Eminent Jews' is a romp through postwar American culture
Betty Friedan worked so hard she forgot to pee. Norman Mailer was married twice in four days. The only way to get Leonard Bernstein out of bed was to play […]
TOWN HALL
Clark Is the Only Finalist for Truro Town Manager
Select board says 9 years as assistant made her the best of 16 applicants
TRURO — The select board voted unanimously on July 1 to interview only one of 16 applicants for the job of town manager: current acting Town Manager Kelly Clark. She […]
