TRURO — One of the prickliest issues in town government is the regulation of dog owners and their pets, especially the question of when and where canines may run off […]
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CONSERVATION
Wiley Park Sustains Damage From Overuse
Eastham Dog Owners Association fears repercussions
EASTHAM — In the past couple of years, Wiley Park has seen an uptick of foot and paw traffic that has led to increased destruction of habitat and vegetation, according […]
HOUSING
Short-Term Rental Regulation Goes to Town Meeting
But the select board won’t go along
PROVINCETOWN — At the annual town meeting on April 3, voters will consider three citizen-petitioned articles proposing amendments to Provincetown’s general bylaw that would institute new regulations on short-term rentals […]
DPW PROJECTS
Mill Pond Road Plans Have Truro Riled Up
A road debate and a $30M building
TRURO — Residents are rallying against Dept. of Public Works Director Jarrod Cabral’s plan to replace a damaged culvert that is restricting tidal flow into Mill Pond. Cabral told the […]
TOWN MEETING
Wellfleet’s 2024 Budget Rides on Overrides
Voters will face a total of 20 Proposition 2½ overrides and debt exclusions
WELLFLEET — The town’s budgeting process this year has been anything but easy, says Town Administrator Rich Waldo. “With not having support from a permanent town accountant and assistant town […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Message to Nauset Schools
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown 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 calendar […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Walsh Committee Seeks Input
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, March 16 Climate […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A New Energy Code
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
Get Vaxxed and Get $75
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for details. […]
TOWN FINANCE
Wellfleet Officials Take In State’s Fiscal Report
But they are at a loss about how to begin on DOR recommendations
WELLFLEET — When the state Dept. of Revenue presented its bleak financial management review to the select board and finance committee on Feb. 28, Deb Wagner, a director at the […]
DEADLY FIRE
Building Where Boy Died Is Owned by Ben Zehnder
Lawyer denies knowledge of illegal renovations on his property
ORLEANS — A lawyer who routinely argues before Outer Cape regulatory boards on behalf of rich and powerful property owners is the owner of the building where a six-year-old boy […]
TOWN MEETING
Two Housing Projects, PAAM, and Schooner Hindu Are on the Warrant
Community Preservation Committee recommends $1 million in grants
PROVINCETOWN — Every year since 2006, town meeting voters have dispensed special funding measures called community preservation grants. The money comes from a 3-percent surcharge on property taxes and can […]
DISASTER AFTERMATH
Slow Repairs and Housing Search Remain After Flood
Counting on the kindness of neighbors — and on insurance
PROVINCETOWN — The owners of East End properties that were flooded by wind-driven seawater during a December storm continue to struggle to get their buildings dried out, wiring and plumbing […]
TOWN MEETING
Six Citizen Petitions on Truro Warrant Run the Gamut
From ‘mansion-ization’ to dogs on leashes, Truro voters bring their ideas forward
TRURO — Town meeting is not until Tuesday, April 25, but Truro’s select board is already discussing six citizen petitions that will appear on the warrant. Petitioned articles are authorized […]
DEVELOPMENT
Land Court Ruling Makes Way for New House on Lieutenant Island
The ZBA is expected to follow judge’s reasoning rather than local bylaw
WELLFLEET — The zoning board of appeals is expected to reverse its decision of two years ago and approve a plan on March 9 for a 2,500-square-foot two-story house on […]
