EASTHAM — Last month’s news that the town had qualified for a renewable $50-million low-interest loan from the state Dept. of Environmental Protection for a sewer system to protect the […]
WATER POLITICS
Truro Makes Plans for Water, and for Misinformation
As housing and infrastructure advance, the town aims to communicate more clearly
TRURO — At a recent meeting with residents of Short Lots Lane, which runs just south of the 70-acre town-owned Walsh property, zoning task force chair David Bannard heard a […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
President Opens Seamounts Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
Flounder fishing continues while we wait for the whales to leave and the stripers to arrive
As the striped bass continue their sluggish trek north, the canal remains quiet, as does the south shore of the Cape. So, we wait and wait some more. But not […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Flounder and Mackerel Are Here, but Haddock Are Not
We’ll be getting the blues early this year
The water temperatures off Cape Cod are only sluggishly increasing this spring, reaching the upper 40s and in some spots the low 50s last week. If all you’re thinking about […]
ECONOMY
After ‘Nerve-Wracking’ Pause, Feds Resume Processing H-2B Visas
Many Cape Cod employers rely on ‘returning worker’ visas that were delayed
PROVINCETOWN — The seasonal economy of the Outer Cape relies heavily on a workforce that many tourists seldom see: the chefs, dishwashers, and housekeepers who keep hotels looking pristine and […]
TAX POLICY
Exploring the Numbers for a Residential Tax Exemption in Eastham
Because the tax rate changes, financial impact can vary widely
EASTHAM — Ever since the select board voted in January to begin planning for a residential tax exemption (RTE) in the upcoming fiscal year, opposition to the policy from part-time […]
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Cold Water Has Stripers Staying South
When they get here, we’ll be measuring these fish differently
It’s strange, given our warming climate, but the ocean water temperatures off our shores are still running in the low to mid 40s — that’s cold for this time of […]
TOWN MEETING PREVIEW
Wellfleet Will Debate Plans for Campground
No operating overrides; $600K for marina won’t address fire damage
WELLFLEET — For the second year in a row, the annual town meeting warrant does not propose any Proposition 2½ overrides to raise local taxes above the state’s statutory limit, […]
TRANSPORTATION
Cape Air Resumes, But Provincetown Still Seeks Year-Round Carrier
Loss of passengers will eventually mean loss of FAA funds
PROVINCETOWN — In three weeks, commercial flights between Provincetown and Boston will resume after a six-month hiatus. Cape Air — the only carrier to offer scheduled flights to Provincetown since […]
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Watching Whales and Studying Squid
The CeeJay crew mourns the death of a young angler
The striped bass are getting a little closer to our waters as we finally get some warmer spring weather. The canal remains quiet, but I am hearing about catches in […]
HOUSING IN THE WORKS
Cloverleaf Breaks Ground; Leaders Look to Future
Decade-long project timelines are an urgent problem in a worsening crisis
TRURO — At a groundbreaking ceremony for the 43-unit Cloverleaf affordable housing project on April 11, the mood was equal parts festive and frustrated. Construction is expected to be complete […]
PLANNING
Truro Board Endorses Walsh Zoning Overlay
The new district would be the basis for decisions on future development
TRURO — It was a close vote, but the planning board will support a proposed overlay district encompassing the town’s 70-acre Walsh property when it is presented to voters at […]
THE SHAPE OF THINGS
For Young Professionals on Cape Cod, Connection Is Critical
At small business leadership summit, seeing hope in staying local
HYANNIS — Over 300 young people, many in their 20s and 30s, gathered on April 9 in Hyannis to discuss the future of the economy on Cape Cod — and […]
LIABILITIES
Fisherman and Pier Are in Holding Patterns After Fire
Wellfleet’s marina master plan fund may be tapped to cover ‘hefty expenses’
WELLFLEET — When a public hearing on the Wellfleet Marina’s proposed new fee schedule turned briefly to the subject of insurance at the March 24 select board meeting, the worry […]
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Bonito and False Albacore Put Up a Fight
Surfcasting for bluefins: a thrill, then a buzzkill
Our spring weather remains very much like it was in early March, with ocean water temperatures still stuck in the low 40s. For that reason, the striped bass migration is […]
