PROVINCETOWN — Mike Dubour was in the process of converting to Judaism. He was tired of the lousy version of Catholicism he kept receiving — what he described as “hatred […]
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HOUSING
The View From Harbor Hill
Provincetown’s market-rate rental tenants talk about ‘a place that feels like home’
PROVINCETOWN — Harbor Hill was built as a time-share complex, to host people enjoying a week or two of vacation. After sitting vacant for years, then being bought by Provincetown’s […]
ISLAND NEWS
Land Owner Sues ZBA Seeking to Build on Small Lot
A developer’s plans for Lieutenant Island site are stalled
WELLFLEET — A 9th Street property was advertised as an “ideal building lot at the outermost area of majestic Lieutenant Island,” offering prospective buyers a vision of glorious sunsets with […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, March 2 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
Exterior: Provincetown
A film crew for the television series with the as-yet-unconfirmed-but-it’s-gotta-be American Horror Story, for which part-time Provincetown resident Ryan Murphy is executive producer, deals with drizzle in front of town […]
TAXES
Residential Exemption Forms Due April 1
Residents of Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet who wish to claim the residential tax exemption (RTE) on their fiscal 2021 property tax bills must submit applications with supporting documents to their […]
TRUE CRIME
Pit Bull v. Provincetown Will Go to Court
Dog owner demands a jury trial over poop on the pier
PROVINCETOWN — In his 20 weeks of state-standardized training at the Plymouth Police Academy, Sgt. Kevan Spoor, now a 14-year veteran of the Provincetown P.D., broke down doors. He shot […]
This Week In Provincetown
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, March 4 Select Board, 4 p.m. Monday, March 8 Select Board, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
This Week In Truro
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to truro-ma.gov, click on the meeting you want to watch, and open its agenda for instructions on how to watch or take part online. Thursday, March […]
This Week In Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. From wellfleet-ma.gov, hover over a date on the calendar on the right of the screen and click on the meeting you’re interested in to open its […]
This Week In Eastham
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on a particular meeting to read its agenda and find out how to view and take part remotely. Thursday, March 4 […]
EROSION REPORT
North Pamet Home Owners Are in Retreat
Researcher says 64 buildings in Wellfleet and Truro will go in next 30 years
TRURO — When Anne Peretz walked into her newly built home near Ballston Beach on North Pamet Road in 1991, there was 175 feet between the back porch and the […]
THE SEARCH
Three Finalists Come Out for Town Manager
Select board is expected to pick one on Feb. 25
PROVINCETOWN — None of the three finalists named this week for the job of town manager lives here, but all three say they love Provincetown. They are the 32-year-old mayor […]
NAUSET REGIONAL
2 Eastham Boards Back High School Renovation in Unanimous Votes
Beebe calls endorsement a ‘no-brainer’
EASTHAM — The Nauset High School renovation gained the unanimous support of Eastham’s finance committee and select board when they voted on Feb. 17 and Feb. 22, respectively, to recommend […]
ELDER CARE
Privacy Protections Leave Gaps in Covid Death Reports
Data from assisted living facilities are mostly blacked out
PROVINCETOWN — When it comes to Covid, Massachusetts is pro-data. The Dept. of Public Health (DPH) publishes a weekly Covid report, daily Covid updates, and a weekly report on vaccinations. […]
