PROVINCETOWN — Austin Knight is not exactly saying “I told you so,” but he did try to warn the town about the legal ramifications of firing former Police Chief Jeff […]
Civics
POLITICS
Lyons Joins Andrews in County Commission Race
Three Democrats will try to dislodge Republican Ron Beaty from board
The race is on for two Barnstable County Commission seats, and two experienced Outer Cape politicians are among the contestants. Former Select Board Member Cheryl Andrews, 60, of Provincetown, announced […]
ZONING
ZBA Rejects Bid for More Storage Units at Willy’s Gym
Board cites a cluster of concerns in denying special permit
EASTHAM — The zoning board of appeals has decided that no more storage units will be coming to North Eastham. At its April 2 meeting, the board unanimously voted to […]
CIVICS
Truro Lags Behind in Access to Meetings
All other Outer Cape towns are streaming their regulatory boards
TRURO — In the race to get Outer Cape towns’ regulatory board meetings online, Truro is in last place. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order on March 13 suspending […]
CIVICS
Town Meeting Likely to Be Put Off
Voters will eventually consider Harbor Hill, water bottles, and off-leash beach rules
PROVINCETOWN — The annual town meeting is unlikely to take place on its scheduled date, Monday, April 6. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order on Sunday limiting gatherings to […]
CIVICS
A Strategic Effort Works to Attract Volunteers
Eastham’s recruitment strategy is different
EASTHAM — There’s nothing casual about the way this community seeks volunteers to serve on its boards and committees. In 1982, the home rule charter created a standing search committee […]
REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Committee Ponders Future as Long Shutdown Looms
Safety of students and community trump concerns about MCAS
BREWSTER — The Nauset Regional School Committee was considering the possibility of a district-wide shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic when it met on March 12. Since then, the […]
CIVICS
Select Board Says No to Video Policy
Divided vote leads to argument about transparency
WELLFLEET — The select board voted 3-2 on Feb. 28 not to adopt a policy requiring the videotaping of all regulatory town board meetings. The vote perpetuated Wellfleet’s status as […]
CIVICS
Primary Election Results
CANDIDATES DEMOCRAT Provincetown Truro Wellfleet Eastham Deval Patrick 4 2 4 6 Amy Klobuchar 26 18 25 56 Elizabeth Warren 365 230 311 347 Michael Bennet 6 1 1 0 […]
TECHNOLOGY
Town Website Glitch Cancels Four Meetings
Open meeting law required rescheduling in Eastham, Wellfleet
The Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro town websites were unreachable for much of last Monday and Tuesday, forcing the last-minute cancellation and rescheduling of at least four local board meetings. The […]
RENOVATION
Size and Cost of Nauset High School Renovation Plan Is Debated
School choice population is point of contention at Brewster forum
BREWSTER — There are two contrasting views of the $131,825,665 Nauset Regional High School renovation and addition project. One supports the multiyear effort to design a 905-student school with significant […]
CIVICS
Conservation Work Lags With Volunteer Shortage
Travel, conflicts, and controversy combine to make recruiting difficult
WELLFLEET — The conservation commission has struggled in recent months to do its work with fewer than a full complement of seven members. According to interviews with several current commissioners, […]
CIVICS
Finance Committee and Moderator Block Nonresident Alternates
A Florida resident’s application sparks town meeting article
PROVINCETOWN — When it comes to making appointments to the finance committee, the town moderator is clear that she won’t appoint a nonresident taxpayer. “I don’t have anything against nonresidents, […]
CIVICS
Farmer Elected to Select Board
TRURO — “Farmer Stephanie” Rein is the newest select board member after a spirited race against planning board member Karen Tosh to succeed the late Maureen Burgess. Tuesday’s special election […]
RENOVATION
State Agrees to $36 Million Share of NRHS Rebuild
Project needs approval at all four town meetings and elections
EASTHAM — The Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA) approved funding for the renovation of Nauset Regional High School (NRHS) on Feb. 13 to the tune of $35.6 million — representing […]
