WELLFLEET — Several capital projects listed on the warrant will need to be delayed because the town still has no free cash going into Saturday’s special town meeting. It starts […]
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ELECTION
Peake Defeats Stanton in Democratic State Rep Primary
Lauzon will be Republican candidate for Cyr's state Senate seat
This story was updated on Thursday, Sept. 8. PROVINCETOWN — By a margin of eight to one, eight-term incumbent state Rep. Sarah Peake defeated Jack Stanton, her first challenger for […]
HOUSING
Developers Seek 12 Zoning Waivers for 95 Lawrence Road
One would allow Lower Village building to be 44 feet high
WELLFLEET — The developers of 46 units of affordable housing at 95 Lawrence Road, known as Long Pond Village, have requested 12 waivers from the town’s zoning regulations, which the […]
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Campground Cesspool Waiver Has to Come From the State DEP
A new wrinkle appears in the plan to buy Maurice’s in Wellfleet
WELLFLEET — The details of a proposal that the town buy Maurice’s Campground as a site for community housing continued to change in the days leading up to the Sept. […]
RUNOFF
Season for Harbor Testing Ends With a Fail
PROVINCETOWN — The town landing at Breakwater Beach was “posted” on Sept. 1 and 2 —closed to swimming due to the presence of bacteria. Such closures happen each summer, but […]
IT’S ELEMENTARY
The Outer Cape Goes Back to School
New programs, a playground, and even a dog greet elementary students this fall
After two years of coping with Covid closures, restrictions, and cancellations, Outer Cape students and teachers returned to school with smiles on Tuesday, Sept. 6. “We are so looking forward […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The Magical Month of September Is Upon Us
Bluefishing is good and the fish are big
With Labor Day and the peak summer season now in the rear-view mirror, we can collectively take a deep breath and enjoy the quieter pace of September before we all […]
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. 6 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
IMMERSION
The Swim Is This Saturday
PROVINCETOWN — The 35th Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla is this Saturday, Sept. 10. You can still sign up to swim at swim4life.org (procrastinators may join the morning of, […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Sept. 11 Remembrance
Meetings Ahead Some meetings in Provincetown are in person, some are online, and some are both. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A New Communicator
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Sept. 8 Housing Authority, […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Powers & Sullivan Again
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are being held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Eastham’s Big Weekend
Meetings Ahead Most meetings are being held in person, but some are still remote or virtual. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on the meeting you are interested in to learn […]
ON THE JOB
An End of Summer Appreciation
At work in a place where so many come to play
Jenny Poulin, taking an order, and Callet Thomas are hard at work at Captain’s Choice in North Truro. Here’s a photographic Labor Day tribute to the people who keep the […]
HOUSING CRISIS
Condo Conversion Law Could Protect Some Tenants
But proving ‘intent to convert’ rentals is hard without official oversight
PROVINCETOWN — Nearly every job on Outer Cape Cod, from lifeguard to psychiatrist, is difficult to fill because housing is so scarce. Businesses, nonprofits, and town governments are staggering as […]
