PROVINCETOWN — The select board is enthusiastic about two zoning amendments that it wants to bring to town meeting voters this spring — one that would “upzone” the town’s zoning […]
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TRANSITION
Former Bourne Administrator Is Tapped in Wellfleet
Tom Guerino will be the interim town administrator pending contract negotiations
WELLFLEET — As the town heads into budget and warrant season, its leaders have been faced with a more urgent job: finding a new administrator for its rapidly approaching busiest […]
TRURO ELECTION
3 New Hopefuls Enter Race for Select Board
Reed and Dundas are undecided about seeking reelection
TRURO — At least three challengers plan to run for the two select board seats on Truro’s May 14 ballot this year — Susan Girard-Irwin, Kevin Grunwald, and Nancy Medoff. […]
MISDEEDS
Sextons Appeal Land Court Decision on Fred Bell Way
The family’s appeal of a clearcutting cease-and-desist order is still pending
WELLFLEET — The Sexton family’s failed bid to claim ownership of property on Old King’s Highway where the town built affordable housing more than 20 years ago isn’t over. A […]
OVERBURDENED
Post Office Staffing Problems Delay Outer Cape’s Mail
A crush of Amazon packages has made matters worse, carriers say
PROVINCETOWN — Residents and business owners from Provincetown to Eastham are reporting issues with mail delivery, with some saying they are waiting days or weeks to receive their mail. Seven […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Dissolving the Pier Corp.
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Office Hours
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Feb. 1 Climate […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Who Will Join the WHA?
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
Town Meeting Decorum
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the […]
FUNDED
Wellfleet’s Lawrence Hill Project Wins State Support
The plan to build 46 units next to the elementary school moves forward
WELLFLEET — The plan to build 46 affordable apartments at 95 Lawrence Road has cleared its last major hurdle. On Monday, the state Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities […]
PASS THE PASTA
Montano’s New Owner Has Been Eating There for 16 Years
Ed Medeiros says he doesn’t plan big changes for the North Truro restaurant
TRURO — After close to 36 years at the helm of Montano’s, a beacon for pasta lovers and Truro’s only deep-winter dinner spot, Bob Montano is selling the restaurant that […]
FUNDING
Outer Cape Towns Institute Opioid Remediation Plan
Most funds go to harm reduction and cash assistance; some expenditures have critics
The four Outer Cape towns began a joint effort on Jan. 1 to spend an unusual pool of money: $621,100 in “opioid remediation funds” that will come to the towns […]
JUMPING SHIP
Another Administrator Resigns, Leaving Wellfleet With None
Silvio Genao points to lack of select board support for town staff work
WELLFLEET — At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Wellfleet Select Board voted to appoint Assistant Town Administrator Silvio Genao to the position of interim town administrator. Genao resigned on Jan. […]
SLICE OF LIFE
Pizza Spinello Brings Dinner to Main Street
One ‘grandfathered’ spot opens for takeout, but opportunities for restaurants dwindle
WELLFLEET — A new light is flickering on Wellfleet’s ever-darkening Main Street. Pizza Spinello opened its doors on Jan. 3 to a bevy of townspeople hungry for a new dinner […]
BEACON HILL
After 9 Terms, Peake Will Give Up House Seat
Housing bill, with real estate transfer fee, is a priority for her
PROVINCETOWN — State Rep. Sarah Peake’s ninth term on Beacon Hill will be her last, she announced last week. Peake, 66, a Democrat who lives in Provincetown and whose Fourth […]
