PROVINCETOWN — Winter felt long here this year — the weather was unusually cold, and there were a notable number of closed storefronts and restaurants on Commercial Street. Napi’s Restaurant […]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provincetown Chooses Greg Hennick as Police Chief
A five-month search found the department’s lieutenant was best prepared
PROVINCETOWN — After a five-month search for a new police chief that included several public meetings, a six-person search committee, nine candidates, and two finalists, Town Manager Alex Morse told […]
SEA LEVEL RISE
Provincetown Unveils Its Coastal Resilience Plan
Stormwater and sewer upgrades, then a townwide effort to raise bulkheads
PROVINCETOWN — A near-final draft of the coastal resiliency plan that the town has been working on since last spring was unveiled at the select board meeting on April 28, […]
TRURO TOWN MEETING
Bright Skies and Mild Language at Truro’s Big Tent
The town’s divisions were evident, but the air felt lighter this year
TRURO — Staff don’t say much at town meetings here — even the town manager speaks only to answer questions. Instead, Moderator Paul Wisotzky cheerfully asks if anyone wants to […]
ECONOMY
After ‘Nerve-Wracking’ Pause, Feds Resume Processing H-2B Visas
Many Cape Cod employers rely on ‘returning worker’ visas that were delayed
PROVINCETOWN — The seasonal economy of the Outer Cape relies heavily on a workforce that many tourists seldom see: the chefs, dishwashers, and housekeepers who keep hotels looking pristine and […]
TRANSPORTATION
Cape Air Resumes, But Provincetown Still Seeks Year-Round Carrier
Loss of passengers will eventually mean loss of FAA funds
PROVINCETOWN — In three weeks, commercial flights between Provincetown and Boston will resume after a six-month hiatus. Cape Air — the only carrier to offer scheduled flights to Provincetown since […]
HOUSING IN THE WORKS
Cloverleaf Breaks Ground; Leaders Look to Future
Decade-long project timelines are an urgent problem in a worsening crisis
TRURO — At a groundbreaking ceremony for the 43-unit Cloverleaf affordable housing project on April 11, the mood was equal parts festive and frustrated. Construction is expected to be complete […]
TOWN MEETING
P’town Approves Override and 3 Petitioned Articles
Short-term rental cap and East End rezoning are rejected
PROVINCETOWN — The 380 voters who assembled in town hall on April 7 worked through the 107-page warrant booklet with relative ease, approving 43 articles including a $1.4-million override measure […]
TOWN MEETING
‘Seasonal Communities’ Goes to Voters in 4 Towns
Designation gives towns new options to encourage year-round housing
PROVINCETOWN — All four Outer Cape towns have at least one item in common on their town meeting warrants this spring: a vote on whether to accept the state’s new […]
TOWN MEETING PREVIEW
Fire, Housing, and Zoning Top Provincetown’s Agenda
Petitioned articles on inclusive bathrooms and short-term rentals round out the warrant
PROVINCETOWN — Reading the warrant for the April 7 annual town meeting feels a bit like perusing a buffet in Las Vegas: there’s a huge variety, and you must try […]
JOURNALISM
The Indie Wins 13 New England Press Awards
First-place honors for reporting on a Jamaican church, Truro’s part-time resident voters, and an entangled whale’s death
PORTLAND, MAINE — The Provincetown Independent won 13 awards at the New England Newspaper and Press Association’s annual convention on March 29, including five first-place prizes. Reporter Sophie Mann-Shafir won […]
UTILITY PLAYER
Why a Cold Winter Meant Higher Electric Bills on the Outer Cape
It’s about usage, but also about war, tariffs, and loans
This article was updated on March 23. YARMOUTH — More than a few Outer Cape residents have been shocked by their electric bills this winter, especially those who rely on […]
TOWN MEETING
Restrooms and Rental Cap Are on the Provincetown Warrant
Voters will see four petitioned articles, plus two on hotel ownership
PROVINCETOWN — Town meetings here follow a fairly standard recipe — articles that fund town government at the beginning, housing measures in the middle, zoning articles at the end. It […]
TOWN MEETING
Provincetown Select Board Previews a Lengthy Warrant
Voters will face an override, two housing votes, and eight zoning changes
PROVINCETOWN — Voters here are likely to be glad about their 2021 vote to add cushions to the seats in town hall auditorium — because the warrant for town meeting […]
HARBORWALK
Long-Delayed Marina Walkway Moves Forward
Lagasses address a public access requirement of their license to operate their pier
PROVINCETOWN — A 1,825-foot-long public walkway that will allow people to walk out to the tip of the Provincetown Marina has taken two steps forward after years of delays. The […]
