EASTHAM — Nauset Neighbors, an all-volunteer nonprofit that assists more than 300 older adults living alone on Cape Cod, began turning away new members requesting the organization’s help in May. […]
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COMBUSTION
Chief Trovato and 18 Volunteer Firefighters Quit
Former Deputy Chief Jimmy Roderick to become interim chief on July 2
PROVINCETOWN — In two separate letters, Provincetown Fire Chief Mike Trovato and 18 members of the town’s “call,” or volunteer, fire dept. announced their intention to resign as of midnight […]
OUTER CAPE HEALTH
Canceled Appointments, Dropped Referrals, and Tangled Phone Lines
Patients support Outer Cape Health but struggle with its challenges, too
PROVINCETOWN — Nick Jefferson lives to rock climb. “I work so I can go climbing,” he told the Independent. So, when Jefferson, who moved to Provincetown in 2013, cut a […]
THE RUNDOWN
Owner of Dilapidated Rentals Told to Fix Violations
Scofflaw Delgizzi is given 30 days to make repairs at 4 Moses Way
TRURO — David Delgizzi of Weston, the owner of numerous dilapidated rental properties on the Outer Cape, has once again run afoul of the Truro Health Dept., this time for […]
TRAFFIC
Select Board Drops ‘Walk Zone’ Idea Without a Hearing
Board says a public awareness campaign is working
PROVINCETOWN — The select board’s proposal for a “walk only zone” on the densest part of Commercial Street between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which sparked vocal opposition and little […]
CRIME
Police Failures Short-Circuit Justice for Abused J-1 Students
Evidence was withheld, and the victims weren’t told a trial was taking place
PROVINCETOWN — Paul Schofield, the innkeeper charged last fall with assaulting a Bulgarian student, destruction of property, and disorderly conduct, was found not guilty by a jury at a March […]
HOUSING
Two Houses Moved to S. Highland Road Sit Forlorn for Now
Without suitable renovation bids, housing for summer staff will wait until winter
TRURO — Two houses that were pulled down the highway in late February to be renovated and used to house some of the town’s seasonal staff stand side by side […]
ADAPTATION
Commission Approves Razing and Rebuilding of Guesthouse
New building will contain more guest rooms and be elevated out of floodplain
PROVINCETOWN — Preservation of the town’s historic structures is always preferable, but in some cases, it just can’t be done. That’s the conclusion the town’s historic district commission came to […]
BLOODSUCKERS
Rains and Floods Set Stage for Another Mosquito Boom
Mosquito control experts worry home-rule petitions could prevent larvicide use
WELLFLEET — It’s not just you — even the county’s mosquito control experts say 2024 is shaping up to be a bad year for the bugs. They’re also worried that […]
HOMELESSNESS
Regional Count of Homeless Persons Jumps 33 Percent
568 people were either in shelters or sleeping rough on Jan. 23
PROVINCETOWN — Every year on one winter night, homelessness workers across the country fan out for a census of America’s unhoused population: people sleeping in shelters or who are unsheltered […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Coastal Resilience Planning
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 […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Fiber Optic Network Grant
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, June […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Preschool Vouchers
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Check the Fridge
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for a link […]
CIVICS
Wellfleet OKs Purchase of Gestalt Center for Town Offices
After town meeting win, voters narrowly endorse $1.7M deal at ballot box
WELLFLEET — Town meetings on the Outer Cape rarely happen in the summer, but Town Administrator Tom Guerino told Wellfleet’s assembled electorate on Monday that the matter at hand was […]
