EASTHAM — Though Suzanne Bryan grew up in Eastham, returning to the Cape 10 years ago from Arizona wasn’t an easy transition. One of the ways she found community again […]
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EASTHAM ELECTION
Brian Earley Wants to Return Eastham to the ‘American System’
That means more infrastructure, more agriculture, and, he hopes, lower taxes
EASTHAM — Select board candidate Brian Earley was the only member of the planning board to vote against recommending the zoning task force’s proposed amendments for the North Eastham Corridor […]
EASTHAM ELECTION
Dave Hobbs Says He’ll Work for the People
Doing things ‘economically and sufficiently’ to counter high taxes is his goal
EASTHAM — Dave Hobbs has served on several boards and committees since he and his wife moved to town in 2016. He joined the community preservation committee in 2018 and […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Fishing for Photo Ops
Big tuna’s numbers are up, and so are amateurs on the water in Daddy’s center console
Although the market for bluefin tuna is oversaturated, which has led to a price collapse, the state of the bluefin population continues to improve. In 2010, the western Atlantic bluefin […]
FRESH BROOK: PART 2
The Sea-Run Trout’s Return to Wellfleet
Understanding a subspecies that starts in fresh water but needs access to the sea
In May 1840, a small group of sport fishermen set out from Newport, R.I. in search of sea-run brook trout. Traveling first by ferry, then by coach and horseback, and […]
NATURAL SELECTION
Wishing on Neon Stars
There are two species of the New World genus Hudsonia, or false heather, on the Cape: a woolier one with fuzzy leaves and flowers that don’t have much of a […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, April 8 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Coastal Resilience Investments
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 link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Incumbents, Challengers, and Newbies
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. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Watershed Plan Amendments
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pre-Town Meeting
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 […]
ENVIRONMENT
Adding Sand Could Help Salt Marshes Recover
Loose sand lessened crab burrowing and facilitated regrowth within a year
PROVINCETOWN — Across the Outer Cape, an ever-growing explosion in the Sesarma crab population is causing salt marshes to rapidly retreat — but a new study suggests that adding sand […]
TOWN MEETING
‘Seasonal Communities’ Goes to Voters in 4 Towns
Designation gives towns new options to encourage year-round housing
PROVINCETOWN — All four Outer Cape towns have at least one item in common on their town meeting warrants this spring: a vote on whether to accept the state’s new […]
STATE HOUSE
Luddy Says High Costs and Housing Are Still the Main Issues
Newly minted rep is holding ‘office hours’ around the district
WELLFLEET — First-term state Rep. Hadley Luddy spent two hours at the Wellfleet Public Library on March 3 as part of a series of biweekly “office hours” in the seven […]
TOWN MEETING PREVIEW
Fire, Housing, and Zoning Top Provincetown’s Agenda
Petitioned articles on inclusive bathrooms and short-term rentals round out the warrant
PROVINCETOWN — Reading the warrant for the April 7 annual town meeting feels a bit like perusing a buffet in Las Vegas: there’s a huge variety, and you must try […]
