Something Missing To the editor: In the May 13 issue, on page A1, is an article about local fishermen who can’t afford housing in Wellfleet, thereby possibly imperiling their livelihood [“Select […]
Letters to the Editor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 20, 2021
From Dan Katz, Lise King, Mike Rice, and Brian Michaelan
A Democracy Under Threat To the editor: Barbara Kennedy allowed, in her letter last week, that (1) “America is not a democracy but a republic,” and (2) that, whether you […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 13, 2021
From Barbara Kennedy and Terry Gallagher
‘America Is Not a Democracy’ To the editor: In a letter published in the Independent on Jan. 21, Mr. David Bernstein wrote that he will “never again” eat at Arnold’s […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 6, 2021
From Liam McElhone, Bruce Mason, Bonnie McEwan, Nick Busa, Channing Wilroy, and Gayle Fee
The Case of the Canteen To the editor: I don’t know Rob Anderson or Loic Rossignon. I have eaten at Canteen, but they would not recognize me as a regular. What is […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 29, 2021
From Joanna Stevens, Stephan Cohen, Mary Bergman, and Paul Krueger
The Health of Nauset Estuary To the editor: I join Kait Logan and Harrison Swift, who wrote letters [March 25] expressing their significant concerns about the proposed dredging of the […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 22, 2021
From Jim King, Myra Slotnick, Brent Harold, and Mimi Butts
Lise King’s Experience To the editor: Local newspapers sometimes endorse candidates for elected positions based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated desire to work for the good of the community. […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 15, 2021
From Sharon Rule-Agger, Alexandra Marshall, Jack Knies, Barbara Rushmore, and Jay VIVian
The Housing Crisis Affects All To the editor: Thank you for your many articles highlighting the very difficult housing situation on the Outer Cape. I read with great interest last […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 8, 2021
From Diane Turco, Hannah Trott, and Mike Rice
Failed Oversight at Pilgrim To the editor: Christine Legere’s article on dangerous waste stored at Pilgrim provided citizens with important information [“United on Shutting Pilgrim, Advocates Differ on Nuclear Waste,” […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 1, 2021
From Daniel Holt, Bertram Perkel, April Baxter, Janet Whelan, Stewart Kennedy, and Alexandra Grabbe
Elected Vs. Appointed Boards To the editor: I was troubled by your March 18 front-page article on petitions that seek to empower Truro voters to elect the town’s health board […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 25, 2021
From Elaine McIlroy, Mary Jane Samuel, Jim Bisceglia, Harrison Swift, Kait Logan, and Bruce Mason
Volunteers Got Expert Help To the editor: I appreciate Tessera Knowles-Thompson’s article on the 95 Lawrence Road project to create affordable homes in Wellfleet as it makes its way through […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 18, 2021
From Bob Nee, Raife Menold, Sharon Blair, and Laura Gazzano
‘L.A. Would Be Amazed’ To the editor: The tone of last week’s Letter From the Arts Editor about the recent American Horror Story filming in Provincetown was unnecessarily dismissive. I’ll […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 11, 2021
From Paul de Ruyter and Kristin Hatch
Obstructed View of Harbor Hill To the editor: Thank you for Paul Benson’s piece on “The View From Harbor Hill” [March 4, front page]. It was wonderful to read the […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 4, 2021
From Ellyn Weiss, Deborah Mattingly, Mark Gabriele, and Chuck Leigh
Spending the Pot Tax Bounty To the editor: The pot shop owners have been granted a license to coin money from the town, which they have clearly done very handsomely. […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, February 25, 2021
From Michael Hager, Laura Logue Rood, and Leo Thibault
The Vaccine Lottery To the editor: Here are some points that Cape Cod residents may wish to convey to Gov. Charlie Baker and his Covid-19 advisers: 1. Cape Cod residents […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, February 18, 2021
From Judy Wood, Mike Rice, John A. Wolf, and Sheila Garry
Clear-Cutting in Wellfleet To the editor: The unpermitted clear-cutting at 1065 State Highway in Wellfleet is a shocking story of entitlement run amok [“Town Orders DiGiovannis to Cease and Desist,” […]