PROVINCETOWN — A multitude of changes to health care in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that was signed into law on July 4 have experts in Massachusetts sounding two […]
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WASTEWATER
Wellfleet Seeks to Pause Septic Rules as Four Officials Depart
Health agent Martinez cites stress in dealing with select board; health board chair quits
This article was updated on July 17, 2025. WELLFLEET — The select board asked the board of health on July 8 to “temporarily suspend its current septic regulations,” reverting to […]
SCHOOLS
Glenn Brand Starts Work as Nauset Superintendent
Declining enrollment, federal funding freezes, and connecting with the community are top of mind
ORLEANS — When Nauset’s new school superintendent, Glenn Brand, stepped into his office on July 1, he felt like he’d come full circle. Brand’s career in the U.S. began in […]
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 […]
DEMOLITION WATCH
Commission Votes to Delay Demolition on Peace Valley Road
Decision will give Wilson time to explore ways to save the 19th-century house
WELLFLEET — Helen Miranda Wilson, the new owner of the house at 177 Peace Valley Road, outlined for the historical commission on July 9 her reasons for concluding that the […]
PUBLIC HEALTH
Federal Cuts Could Imperil Local Sexual Health Programs
About $1.5 billion in HIV funds are on the chopping block
PROVINCETOWN — A Supreme Court ruling on June 27 preserved a requirement in the Affordable Care Act that insurance companies cover preventive care at no cost to patients — including […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Housing Rehab Funds
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A More Authentic Seal
Meetings Ahead
Meetings in Truro are often held remotely. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on how to join. Thursday, July […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Select Board Sewers Up
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings are at […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Fire on the Marsh?
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All meetings are […]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provincetown Responds to Two Anti-Gay Bias Crimes
An alleged attack on Howland Street is being investigated; slurs heard on Bradford result in charges
PROVINCETOWN — Over two days last week, two different bias crimes are alleged to have happened on Bradford Street: a physical attack on a gay man near the intersection of […]
HEALTH CARE
State Makes Moves to Protect Transgender Care
A new trust fund would try to replace threatened federal dollars
This article was updated on July 14, 2025. PROVINCETOWN — This spring, the U.S. House of Representatives took a cue from the 27 Republican-controlled states that have restricted gender-affirming health […]
ENTITLEMENT
Sextons Fail Again in Wellfleet Land Grab Attempt
Appeals Court upholds Land Court ruling that Fred Bell Way is on town property
WELLFLEET — Chellise Sexton and her son Kevin Sexton have failed again in their effort to wrest the land at Fred Bell Way from the town. The Sextons have pursued […]
LAND USE
In Truro’s Seashore, a Two-Year-Old Dispute Continues
Martin now says he’ll build a house at former site of Jack’s Gas
TRURO — A state Land Court judge has set a pretrial conference for Aug. 14 to discuss three appeals related to whether the bulk sale of landscaping material on the […]
HOUSING
On One Parcel, a Land Trust Becomes a Reality in Wellfleet
Finding a nonprofit to own the land could make the process easier for others
WELLFLEET — As house prices become increasingly unaffordable on the Outer Cape, interest is growing in ways that individual property owners could help create opportunities for year-round residents to own […]
