PROVINCETOWN — Veterans and volunteers have organized a number of activities to commemorate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. The first event honors those who served in seagoing services and […]
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PROVINCETOWN CURRENTS
Old Reliable Fish House Plans Include 264-Foot Pier
Developer Christine Barker’s plans to redevelop a long-shuttered restaurant include rebuilding Benjamin Lancy’s Wharf. Her proposal, which goes before the zoning board of appeals on Nov. 21, includes a 264-foot […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Nauset Football Wins First Home Playoff Game in School History
Note: Team records are listed as of the Independent’s deadline. The regular season has ended; only a few teams are left competing in postseason action. Results Boys golf: The Warriors […]
MOVEMENT
Overcoming the Smartphone Slump
Good posture can improve digestion, breathing, and even mood
It’s too bad so many of us are taught about good posture as merely a matter of virtue or aesthetics. Good posture is actually a matter of good health, starting […]
HOUSING
51 Affordable Units Envisioned for VFW Site
The last of 3 community meetings will be held on Nov. 13
PROVINCETOWN — Development of the town-owned VFW site on Jerome Smith Road, long envisioned as a likely spot for affordable housing, appears to be moving forward with a plan for […]
health
Outer Cape Health to Bring Midwife Back
Goff will work one day a week starting in March
Outer Cape Health Services will restore its nurse midwife practice following a year with no prenatal or postpartum care available here, OCHS CEO Pat Nadle said this week. Certified nurse […]
them apples
Appraisal Cleared Way for Purchase of Flats, Town Announces
But appraisal document is withheld as officials contradict each other
WELLFLEET — “We got the money, baby!” crowed Edward Englander, the Boston attorney who represents the HDYLTA Trust, on Tuesday following the closing of the sale of the trust’s shellfish […]
civics
Licensing Board Urged to Keep Art Everywhere in Provincetown
Gallery owner Ray Wiggs wants to protect the ‘gallery system’
PROVINCETOWN — Artists, gallery owners, and retailers gave resoundingly bad reviews to Ray Wiggs’s attempt to have the town ban the sale of fine art in restaurants, bars, and inns […]
FIRST RESPONSE
Police Station Gets First Renovation Since 1989
Roof, locker room, kitchen, and training room improvements under way
EASTHAM — The town’s police station was built 30 years ago and has stayed virtually unchanged ever since. But now some much needed exterior and interior renovations are under way. […]
ENVIRONMENT
Globe Brings Cape’s Climate Crisis to City Audience
A follow-up conference raises issues of equity, justice, and retreat from the coast
BOSTON — The Boston Globe’s multimedia reporting project “At the Edge of a Warming World,” published with much fanfare last month, held few surprises for Cape Codders. Most of it […]
WINTER WATCH
Keeping Lights On and Food Cold With a Home Generator
Towns and households are taking the season ahead seriously
In the wake of the Thursday, Oct. 17 nor’easter with winds of up to 90 mph Eversource received over 100,000 Cape Cod power outage reports. According to Eversource representative Reid […]
WHISTLE-BLOWER
Driver Knocks Wellfleet FD for Behaving Badly
Provincetown woman says fire chief and select board ignored her complaint
WELLFLEET — Barbara Jacobs is demanding a refund of $256 after members of the Wellfleet Fire Dept. ordered Silver Cloud Towing to take away her disabled car rather than the […]
GETAWAYS
From the Outer Cape to New York City
A new relationship passes the travel test on a four-day trip
I live in Truro, she lives in Connecticut. We’ve both been to New York City many times. For me, it’s been about work. I could tell you what’s on exhibit […]
HOUSING
Truro Motor Inn Heads to Housing Court
Tenants may have to leave or pay higher rents even if receiver takes over
TRURO — It was no surprise to any board of health member that the Delgizzi family had not complied with the latest orders to clean up their property and submit […]
CIVICS
Town Manager Will Leave Truro June 30
Palmer proud of her work despite extreme challenges
TRURO — Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer has announced she will retire on June 30, 2020 after five years as the town’s municipal chief. “It’s time,” she said on Tuesday. […]
