Three Dems and Two Felons on County Ballot Three Democrats are expected to be on the ballot for county commission in the Sept. 1 primary. Provincetown resident Cheryl Andrews, 60; […]
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UNEASY BEING GREEN
Wellfleet Farmers Market to Open
The Wellfleet Farmers Market will be the first to open on the Outer Cape this season, on Wednesday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to noon. Like other local greenmarkets across […]
CURRENTS
This Week in Provincetown
Covid-19 Update As of May 4, 2020, Provincetown had one confirmed active case of coronavirus and one death from complications related to Covid-19; 26 additional cases were considered recovered and […]
CURRENTS
This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Meetings are held remotely. To watch live: go to the town website, truro-ma.gov and find meetings on the lower right of the home page. Click on the agenda […]
currents
This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead All meetings are held online. Go to Wellfleet’s town website wellfleet-ma.gov and click on the individual meetings for instructions. Thursday, May 7 Housing Authority, 10 a.m. Dredging Task Force, 11 […]
currents
This Week in Eastham
Meetings Ahead Town Hall is closed to the public. Meetings are being conducted remotely. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on a particular meeting to read its agenda. That document will […]
RESILIENCE
The Role of Local Farms Gets Attention
With supply chains faltering, the right to farm here is raised
Even with the new emphasis on handwashing, some people can’t wait to get their hands dirty again.
ECONOMY
Local Banks Rush to Get Funds for Small Businesses
Second round of SBA payroll loans could be gone in days
Editor’s note: This story has been updated as of Saturday, May 2. PROVINCETOWN — The $310 billion that was added to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) by Congress last week […]
WATERFRONT
Rock Harbor Construction Is Delayed
New completion date set by state FBA for June 30
EASTHAM — The project to repave the parking lot and replace the boat ramp at Rock Harbor is not going to be done until June 30, according to Doug Cameron, […]
PLAYBOOK
Masks Must Be Worn Downtown
Select board makes rule that health officials say isn’t needed
PROVINCETOWN — The select board has ordered the wearing of face masks starting Friday, May 1, in all Provincetown businesses and by everyone outdoors on Commercial Street between Bangs and […]
TRANSFERENCE
Wellfleet Inches Closer to Recycling Solution
Each town’s transfer station setup affects ability to distance properly
WELLFLEET — When it comes to recycling, each Outer Cape town does it a bit differently. This has made the need to adapt systems in response to the coronavirus vary […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Can Commercial Boats Survive Social Distancing?
Charters, ferries, and whale watch boats will need to reduce capacity
Another week has gone by, and we are still living in a world where social distancing is very much a part of our day-to-day lives. At this point, it’s time […]
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Comet
Dirty snowballs travel alone in their long orbits
I no longer know what day of the week it is. I have friends and family across the street, or right upstairs, that I haven’t seen in weeks. My wife […]
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 28, included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
RECOVERY
Coalition to Advise on Reopening Policies
Its meetings will not be open to the public
PROVINCETOWN — The Provincetown Recovery Coalition created by Town Manager Robin Craver had its first meeting on April 22. Its goal is to move from creative thinking on distancing-while-open to […]
