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Civics
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Animal Ed.
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All […]
ON THE BALLOT
Question 5 Would Increase Wages but Allow Larger ‘Tip Pools’
Many restaurant workers fear new rules would erase wage gains
It makes sense that a ballot measure that would more than double the wages that must be paid to tipped employees would be popular with at least one large block […]
ON THE BALLOT
‘Dark Money,’ Wind Power, and Question No. 7
A Hingham man’s solo campaign is behind a nonbinding referendum
ORLEANS — Until they saw the roadside signs urging them to “Vote NO Question 7,” most Outer Cape voters had no idea there was a seventh question on the Nov. […]
ON THE BALLOT
Question 6 Asks Voters to Decide County Budgeting Process
The answer depends on whether you think the Assembly of Delegates is ‘advisory’ or ‘co-equal’
After marking their choices for president, Congress, the state legislature, the county commission, and five statewide ballot questions, voters here will be presented with a sixth question that doesn’t appear […]
ON THE BALLOT
Question 4 Would Legalize ‘Psychedelics Centers’ and Personal Use
PROVINCETOWN — Among the many choices that Massachusetts voters face on Election Day is ballot Question 4, which would legalize and regulate several psychedelic substances. A “yes” vote would OK […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Paid Parking for Spooky Bear
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
The Motor Inn Taking
Meetings Ahead Meetings in Truro are often held remotely. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on how to join. Thursday, Oct. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Raising the Walls
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are held online and in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions on the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Back on the Green
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All […]
CIVICS
Wellfleet Voters Agree to Hold Two Town Meetings Every Year
Special town meeting OKs all articles, including seven from Town Moderator Silverman
This article was updated on Oct. 24, 2024. WELLFLEET — After next year, there may not be anything “special” about a town meeting held in October. That’s because Wellfleet’s voters […]
ELECTION
When It’s Hard to Talk About Your Vote
Anxieties abound for those who go against the grain
An Undecided Voter Liz Athineos, 71, owns the Bike Shack on Shank Painter Road in Provincetown and lives behind the shop with her mother and son. “Most Greek Americans are […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Early Voting Hours
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
More Questions Than Answers
Meetings Ahead Meetings in Truro are often held remotely. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on how to join. Thursday, Oct. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
An RTE Uptick
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are held online and in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions on the […]