EASTHAM — Last July, the Eastham Affordable Housing Trust’s housing management contract with the nonprofit Community Development Partnership (CDP) expired, and the trust didn’t renew it. Instead, it decided to have […]
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JUST POSTERS
Black History Month Gets Little Attention at Nauset High This Year
With the Black Students Union inactive, no events are planned for February
EASTHAM — Nauset Regional High School’s observance of Black History Month last year caused controversy when an “All Lives Matter” banner was hung in a school hallway. This year, students say, […]
SHARK SMART
So Far, Experiments With Shark Barriers Don’t Sway Local Experts
Growing acceptance of sharks’ presence shapes understanding of ‘mitigation’
WELLFLEET — Great white sharks have become as synonymous with Cape Cod summers as lobster rolls and bridge traffic. But as their population has rebounded after decades of decline, so […]
PROTEST
Provincetown Marchers Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
On signs and in speeches, people gather to criticize American support for an ongoing war
PROVINCETOWN –– Around 40 demonstrators took to Commercial Street on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 3 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. On signs and in speeches, they demanded […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellness Program
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
The Warrant Is Open
Meetings Ahead Truro meetings are often held remotely. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on joining. Thursday, Feb. 8 Select […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellfleet May Hire Its Own Accountant
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 are interested in for an agenda […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
No Break for Year-Rounders (Again)
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 to […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
UPZONING
Provincetown Select Board Wants to End Single-Family Zoning
Planning board asks for a joint discussion before town meeting
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 […]
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 […]
