WELLFLEET — For those who don’t own property here, the chances of finding a parking spot at an oceanside beach have just gotten smaller. The select board voted unanimously on […]
Civics
NAUSET SCHOOLS
High School Project Votes May Wait Until Spring
Nauset district is waiting to hear back-to-school guidelines
EASTHAM — The four towns of the Nauset Regional School District may not have to vote on the high school building project until next spring. Last week, the regional school […]
WORKING OUT THE KINKS
Willy’s Gym Gets Closer to Reopening
Niggel says facility is up to code; outdoor courts to open first
EASTHAM — Willy’s Gym claims it is now eligible to reopen when all gyms and fitness centers are permitted to do so under phase three of Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening […]
CIVICS
Broadbent Is Picked to Lead in Wellfleet
Experience in housing and the environment is deciding factor
WELLFLEET — Maria Broadbent, the town manager of Berwyn Heights, Md., will be Wellfleet’s next town administrator. The 54-year-old was picked over current Dartmouth Town Manager Shawn MacInnes in what […]
ENVIRONMENT
Between Septic and Groundwater, Inches Count
Higher standards mean small additions can require big effort
EASTHAM — Stephen and Mimi Henning own a small house off Steele Road on about a third of an acre. Built in 1935, it has two bedrooms and a bathroom, […]
UPDATE
Willy’s Looks to Reopen
This week’s final inspection is the last hurdle
EASTHAM — A final inspection by the town’s health, fire, and building depts., scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, could lead to the reopening of Willy’s World and Conference Center, which […]
CIVICS
Moderator Defends FinCom Pick and Facebook Rants
Says FinCom’s Mark Hatch has a right to offend
PROVINCETOWN — David Panagore, the former town manager, has been appointed as an alternate on the finance committee, raising the ire of part-time resident taxpayers once again. Panagore, the town […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Incumbent Wants a Larger Vision for the Town
Louise Venden’s priorities are meeting housing needs and future costs
PROVINCETOWN — After three years on the finance committee and three years on the select board, Louise Venden is running for a second term. Venden owned a nine-room guest house […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Former Police Chief Wants to Lead Through a Crisis
Bobby Anthony supports a cost analysis of fire dept. bunk space
PROVINCETOWN — Bobby Anthony, 74, a retired police chief and native of Provincetown, hopes to win a third term on the select board in the June 30 election. A Vietnam […]
SELECT CANDIDATES
Austin Knight Favors Baker’s Orders in Pandemic
Former member has some critiques of select board
PROVINCETOWN — As the one new candidate running against two incumbents in this year’s town election, Austin Knight has some criticisms of the current select board. Knight and incumbents Louise […]
THE WATERFRONT
Pier Corp. Cleans House, Hires PR Firm
Mayflower II visit is canceled; blessing of fleet will be ‘private’
PROVINCETOWN — The Public Pier Corp. has raised the slip fees on seven MacMillan Pier tenants and rescinded permission for the Mayflower II to land here in September. The Pier Corp. board also […]
PHASING IN
Provincetown Adopts New Policies, but No New Mask Law
Joint meeting of town boards approves reopening guidelines
PROVINCETOWN — Outdoor dining for restaurants, new picnic areas on town property, an experimental car ban on Commercial Street, and extra oversight of the excursion fleet were all approved at […]
TOWN ELECTIONS
Get Your Voting Done Early
Voter registration and absentee and early voting deadlines are near
All citizens are encouraged to vote by mail this year. To do that, however, a registered voter must fill out and mail in an absentee or early voting application, and […]
CIVICS
Women of the Hour: Our Health Agents
They are at the center of managing towns’ pandemic response
PROVINCETOWN — The Outer Cape’s health agents’ duties range from enforcing food and water safety to supporting emotional connection. Their jobs touch on sex, rats, and sewers. And that was […]
CIVICS
Meeting Attendance Zooms Upward
Raise your hand if you’re for more participation
WELLFLEET — The number of people viewing and participating in virtual select board meetings here in recent weeks is breaking the board’s attendance records. Since the Wellfleet Select Board began […]
