EASTHAM — A final inspection by the town’s health, fire, and building depts., scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, could lead to the reopening of Willy’s World and Conference Center, which […]
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Eastham Residents React to Roadway Study
Prioritizing infrastructure improvements will be tricky
EASTHAM — There are 350 property owners who live along Bridge Road, Smith Lane, Samoset Road, and Dyer Prince Road in Eastham. Nearly 40 residents participated in a virtual public […]
CIVICS
Moderator Defends FinCom Pick and Facebook Rants
Says FinCom’s Mark Hatch has a right to offend
PROVINCETOWN — David Panagore, the former town manager, has been appointed as an alternate on the finance committee, raising the ire of part-time resident taxpayers once again. Panagore, the town […]
THE SEARCH
Body on Beach Thought to Be 2nd Kayaker
Two who died were in one single-seater
TRURO — A body found on the bayside beach here early Monday, June 8, is thought to be that of Marc-Olivier Czarnecki, 51, who was missing for 17 days following […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Incumbent Wants a Larger Vision for the Town
Louise Venden’s priorities are meeting housing needs and future costs
PROVINCETOWN — After three years on the finance committee and three years on the select board, Louise Venden is running for a second term. Venden owned a nine-room guest house […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Former Police Chief Wants to Lead Through a Crisis
Bobby Anthony supports a cost analysis of fire dept. bunk space
PROVINCETOWN — Bobby Anthony, 74, a retired police chief and native of Provincetown, hopes to win a third term on the select board in the June 30 election. A Vietnam […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Austin Knight Favors Baker’s Orders in Pandemic
Former member has some critiques of select board
PROVINCETOWN — As the one new candidate running against two incumbents in this year’s town election, Austin Knight has some criticisms of the current select board. Knight and incumbents Louise […]
CURRENTS
This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings are held remotely. To watch a meeting, go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, June 11 Planning Board, 6 p.m. Wednesday, […]
CURRENTS
This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Meetings are held remotely. To watch live, go to truro-ma.gov. Thursday, June 11 School Committee, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 Cemetery Commission, 10 a.m. Board of Health, 4:30 p.m. […]
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead Go to wellfleet-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for instructions on how to participate. Thursday, June 11 Cape Cod Commission, 3 p.m. Nauset Regional […]
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This Week in Eastham
Meetings Ahead Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on a particular meeting to read its agenda. That document will provide information about how to view and take part remotely. Thursday, June […]
THE WATERFRONT
Pier Corp. Cleans House, Hires PR Firm
Mayflower II visit is canceled; blessing of fleet will be ‘private’
PROVINCETOWN — The Public Pier Corp. has raised the slip fees on seven MacMillan Pier tenants and rescinded permission for the Mayflower II to land here in September. The Pier Corp. board also […]
SCIENCE AT RISK: PART 2
Education Is ‘on Pause’ at Seashore
With budgets squeezed, retiring scientists and educators are not being replaced
This is the second in a series of articles on the Cape Cod National Seashore’s science program. It explores why science matters at the Seashore and why it’s at risk. […]
SUMMER
Eastham’s Beach Plan Is Ready
Most beaches will be sticker-only; recreation, swimming programs are canceled
EASTHAM — The town has mapped its beaches, ponds, and landings and their parking areas with an eye to allowing socially distanced fun this summer. The exercise revealed that “we […]
PHASING IN
Provincetown Adopts New Policies, but No New Mask Law
Joint meeting of town boards approves reopening guidelines
PROVINCETOWN — Outdoor dining for restaurants, new picnic areas on town property, an experimental car ban on Commercial Street, and extra oversight of the excursion fleet were all approved at […]