PROVINCETOWN — Every year in May, after town meeting and the annual town election, the select board scores the town manager’s progress and writes a new set of “goals and […]
PROVINCETOWN CHILD CARE
The Early Learning Center Looks for State Support
Independence from the school will unlock grant funding for programs and parents
PROVINCETOWN — The infant and toddler child-care program in Provincetown — which is unique in Massachusetts in providing free full-day, year-round care for the children of town residents and town […]
PLANNING DEPT.
Cape Cod Commission Plans Safety Upgrades for Route 6A
State and towns could improve the roadway for cyclists and pedestrians
PROVINCETOWN — Some of Cape Cod’s charming roads have so many twists and turns that it’s easy to imagine the horses and buggies that once traveled them. Old King’s Highway […]
HOUSING
Board Approves $500K for 26 Shank Painter
‘Forgivable loan’ would be repaid if developers fail to build 40 units
PROVINCETOWN — The town’s effort to get 40 condos — 30 of which would be sold to town residents at below-market prices — built at the site of the former […]
IMMIGRATION
Amid Threats to Foreign Students, a Harvard Choir Sings in Provincetown
New scrutiny at airports means international travel is a risk for visa holders
PROVINCETOWN — The Trump administration’s increased pressure on student visa holders nationwide — and its all-out campaign against Harvard — came into view in Provincetown last week when the Harvard […]
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Amid Turmoil, J-1 Students Are Welcomed Here
A ‘pause’ on visa interviews won’t affect the hundreds headed to Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN — The hundreds of international students who come to the Outer Cape through the U.S. State Dept.’s Summer Work Travel program will still be here this year, despite a […]
REGIONAL RESPONSE
New Plans for Housing at Seasonal Communities Meeting
Leaders from Cape, Islands, and Berkshires discuss next steps for the new designation
PROVINCETOWN — On an unseasonably hot Friday in May, local leaders from Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Berkshires gathered at town hall to discuss the state’s newest response to […]
DISAPPEARING IMMIGRANTS
ICE Targets Contractor Vans on Vineyard, Nantucket
Federal agents have not released the names of 40 arrested people
This article includes excerpts from published reports in the Vineyard Gazette, the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror, and the Falmouth Enterprise, reprinted with permission. A series of immigration operations in Massachusetts […]
PUBLIC HEALTH
Hepatitis Case at Restaurant Provokes Wide Alert
Cases can appear even when strict rules are followed, says health board chair
This article was updated on May 29, 2025. PROVINCETOWN — On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of summer on Cape Cod, an alert went out from […]
THE SEASON
Spring Brings New Businesses to Commercial Street
Empty storefronts fill at the last minute with places to eat, drink, and shop
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 […]
