Distances in space are enormous. Look up on any night and pick a star, any one you like. Then consider this: the sparkling light you see began its journey tens, […]
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WOOD ASTER
Starry, Starry Days
Along the quiet back stretch of the Beech Forest trail, a sea of serrated hearts has been patiently photosynthesizing since the spring, steadfastly preparing for its late summer show. The […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Sept. 17 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
New Napiville Owners
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
A Housing Trust How-To
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, Sept. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Where to Put the Pantry
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellness Walking
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 […]
SCOFFLAWS
IRS Tells Delgizzi’s Tenants It Will Collect the Rent
A judge’s Sept. 2 order could lead to contempt of court sanctions
TRURO — Officials from the Internal Revenue Service knocked on the doors of tenants who rent from David Delgizzi here last week and instructed them to make their rent payments […]
NEXT RESORT
Cape Air Cancels 6 Months of Provincetown Flights
This winter, the airport will likely serve only private planes
PROVINCETOWN — Cape Air CEO Linda Markham announced in an Aug. 30 letter to Provincetown Airport Commission chair Brian Orter that the company was canceling all flights between Provincetown and […]
GRAY AREA
Outer Cape Health Restructures as It Loses Top Staff
Financial operations will require an overhaul, says CEO Archer
WELLFLEET — Outer Cape Health Services is regrouping after a rash of staff departures over the past several months left the organization with a shortage of top leadership and primary […]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
A Trove of Provincetown Treasures Is Coming Home
Vasques announces donation of a vast collection to the Provincetown Museum
PROVINCETOWN — Salvador R. Vasques III, that handsome boy from Washington Avenue who often went fishing on his dad’s dragger, jumped into a red Datsun 1600 convertible one day in […]
THE WATERSHED
Wellfleet Moves to Replace Cesspools and Old Septic Systems
The plan responds to state requirement to bring harbor nitrogen levels down
WELLFLEET — The board of health unveiled new regulations on Aug. 27 aimed at reducing nitrogen levels in Wellfleet Harbor and its estuaries. These regulations mandate cesspool removal and will […]
SAFETY GRANT
New Ladders Will Soon Arrive at MacMillan Pier
A resident was rescued at the dinghy dock after falling in the water last month
PROVINCETOWN — A recent safety grant from the state’s Seaport Economic Council will pay for the installation of six new ladders rising from the water of Provincetown Harbor onto MacMillan […]
RESULTS
Cold Water and Warm Smiles at Swim for Life
310 participants raise $300K for local health-care nonprofits
PROVINCETOWN — Hundreds of swimmers braved cold water on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the 37th annual Swim for Life fundraiser. The event, which consisted of 1.2-mile and half-mile swims in […]
STRICT SCRUTINY
Proposed Beach Stairs Get OK From Cape Cod Commission
Homeowners’ proposal went through unusual state review after a local denial
TRURO — The Cape Cod Commission voted 11-1 on Sept. 5 to grant a Development of Regional Impact exemption for a proposed 200-foot stairway from a house at 3 Corn […]
