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Civics
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Transitional Trailer Transaction
Meetings Ahead
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MISMANAGEMENT
Routine Financial Audits Don’t Tell the Whole Story
‘Unknown variance’ of $765,000 remains unresolved
WELLFLEET — A half-dozen town officials have said no evidence of wrongdoing has been detected in a municipal accounting mess that dates back to at least July 2018 and has […]
ECONOMY
Babe’s, a ‘Museum Restaurant,’ Loses Its License
Business that opens for just a few days a year is deemed ‘non-functioning’
TRURO — The owner of Babe’s Restaurant and Bakery at 65 Shore Road was denied a renewal of its seasonal common victualer license by the select board on Nov. 16 after […]
WANTS AND NEEDS
T-Time Plans: Housing and a Community Center
A town meeting vote on the final plan is still 18 months away
EASTHAM — The T-Time Development Committee is attempting to do it all. Its final recommendations for use of the 11-acre former driving range on Route 6 include housing for those […]
THE SEARCH
Wellfleet Picks Same Headhunter Hired by Provincetown
This time, select board seeks someone who understands municipal finance
WELLFLEET — The select board has chosen consultant Richard White to lead the search for a new town administrator. The choice was made by a unanimous vote during the board’s […]
HOUSING FOR WORKERS
Barracks Appeal to Stay in Superior Court, Judge Rules
No decision yet on whether plaintiffs must post a bond
PROVINCETOWN — An appeal of the planning board’s approval of the workforce housing development known as the Barracks will remain in Barnstable Superior Court. Lawyers for the developer, Provincetown businessman […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
The Lobster Pot Tree Cometh
Meetings Ahead
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TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Town vs. Campground Settlement
Meetings Ahead
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WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
School Playground Update
Meetings Ahead
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EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Unlocked
Meetings Ahead
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LAND USE
Plans for Contractor’s Yard on Route 6 Frustrated by Town’s Constraints
Zehnder will seek summary judgment in Great White Realty dispute
WELLFLEET — A dispute over the use of a commercial parcel at the corner of Route 6 and Old Wharf Road has entered a new phase after the owner, Great […]
FINANCE DEPT.
Wellfleet Town Treasurer Miriam Spencer Resigns
Another resignation means more delay in closing the town’s books
WELLFLEET — After serving as town treasurer for almost three years, Miriam Spencer submitted her resignation on Monday, Nov. 15. “It’s been a long time coming,” she told the Independent. […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Short-Term Rental Tax
Meetings Ahead
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TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Cloverleaf’s Septic System
Meetings Ahead
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