TRURO — Founded in 1934 by Provincetown World War I veterans, the Lewis A. Young VFW Post 3152 once operated its own bar and canteen — at first in a […]
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STEEL TURKEYS
French Chef Returns With New Eiffel Tower Plan
A judge rules it’s not a sign; a lawyer argues it’s ‘a thing of interest’
WELLFLEET — Most everyone is familiar with the Eiffel Tower, which soars more than 1,000 feet above Paris. But the Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals wants to have a better […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Body Cameras
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
Revenue Generation
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. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Special […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Dredging Committee Overboard
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
Ready for Anything
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online attendance option. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for details. All meetings […]
DARK MONEY
Following the Money in Town Meeting Campaigns
Cyr wants to close an ‘undemocratic loophole’ in campaign finance laws
PROVINCETOWN — For 50 years, Massachusetts has maintained strict campaign finance laws for contests up and down the ballot, from select board seats to statewide ballot initiatives. Yet a hallmark […]
DEMOCRACY
35 Challenged Voters Are Now Off Truro Rolls
With two appeals pending, town meeting is put off to Nov. 28
TRURO — After four straight days of hearings last week, 35 of the 66 people whose voter registrations were challenged by Raphael Richter before the special town meeting deadline are […]
HEALTH CARE
Dr. Jorgensen Is Gone From OCHS
Health Services CEO won’t comment on medical chief’s abrupt departure
PROVINCETOWN — Dr. Andrew Jorgensen was removed from his job as chief medical officer of Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) last month and, as of last week, was no longer […]
LOCAL ECONOMY
From Bean to Bar, Chequessett Chocolate’s for Sale
After 10 years, a founder of the craft business seeks a new kind of ‘considered life’
TRURO — Chequessett Chocolate and all its accoutrements are for sale — but not to just anyone. The bean-to-bar operation, including its equipment, building, and brand, are on the market […]
STEEL TURKEYS
French Chef Returns With New Eiffel Tower Plan
A judge rules it’s not a sign; a lawyer argues it’s ‘a thing of interest’
WELLFLEET — Most everyone is familiar with the Eiffel Tower, which soars more than 1,000 feet above Paris. But the Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals wants to have a better […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Settlement Puts Old Reliable Project Back in View
But it’s not clear who owns the land under the once-and-future wharf
PROVINCETOWN — Just days before the start of a trial on legal challenges to the proposed multimillion-dollar development of the property where the derelict Old Reliable Fish House stands, the […]
MENTAL HEALTH
Bridges Granted Pretrial Probation After 4 Months of Incarceration
A case evolves from prosecution to treatment and recovery
PROVINCETOWN — Jonathan Bridges, the man detained in last winter’s West End barricade incident, has been granted pretrial probation for two years, after which all charges will be dropped if […]
ROADKILL
The Unseen Toll of Traffic on the Outer Cape’s Animals
Closures, crossing signs, culverts, and just slowing down can prevent squishings
EASTHAM — Eight downy ducklings tried to cross Route 6 near Nauset Road in Eastham on Aug. 1, led by a streaked brown hen. Sometime before 7:30 a.m., a car […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Winter Wednesdays
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 […]
