ORLEANS — In the days since Airman Aaron Bushnell died by fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. while shouting “free Palestine,” there has been a surge […]
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ON THE WATERFRONT
Old Reliable Plan Now Has Longer Pier and Marina
Conservation commission will review Barker’s expanded idea for blighted property
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker’s vision for a blighted waterfront property has evolved dramatically since her initial proposal to redevelop the Old Reliable Fish House was unveiled in 2019. The […]
‘HEAL THE DIVIDE’
6 Part-Timers Named to Truro Advisory Committee
A 7th slot is still open after one newly appointed member withdrew
TRURO — Six part-time Truro residents have been appointed to the town’s newly reconstituted Part-Time Resident Advisory Committee (PTRAC) with a mission to improve lines of communication between the town […]
DUNE SHACKS
Two More Local Families Are Picked to Apply for Leases
Owners of historic restoration company in Falmouth are selected for Adams shack
PROVINCETOWN — The National Park Service’s leasing contest for eight dune shacks on the windswept back shore of took another step toward resolution on March 1 when the Tasha and […]
VOTING
Super Tuesday Comes to the Outer Cape
Joe Biden prevailed in presidential primary balloting
PROVINCETOWN — From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 5, Provincetown voters ascended the stairs in town hall and entered the grand auditorium, where they were greeted by a […]
PUBLIC WORKS
Ad Hoc Committee Will Oversee Truro DPW Plans
Six people, including one from the ‘DPW Study Group,’ will advise the town
TRURO — The hotly contested plans for a new dept. of public works facility, which dominate the warrant for a special town meeting postponed until May, are now partially in […]
CIVICS
Lyons Steps Into Wellfleet Select Board Race
A believer in local government says she’ll work on civility and a plan
WELLFLEET — The election of two select board members this May just got a bit more competitive. Days before the deadline for taking out nomination papers, County Commissioner Sheila Lyons […]
INKBERRY
The Real Understory
With an engulfing green understory and damp earth underfoot, the hike through Whistle Path Woods on its eponymous trail can feel almost tropical, even in winter. This narrow path in […]
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 5 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pursuing Coastal Resiliency
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 Tentative $20,000 Tent
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. Friday, March […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Delay for Town Meeting
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
Housing Production Plan Updated
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for a link […]
CONVOY
Moving Day in Truro
Despite a utilities-related delay, two houses land safely on town lot
TRURO — Two houses rolled down Route 6 on Feb. 22 and were successfully delivered to their new location on a town-owned lot at 25 South Highland Road.
CHAPEL ON THE POND
Unnamed Donor Pledges up to $1M to Buy Church
The North Truro building is eligible for National Register of Historic Places
TRURO — Two big pieces of news came from Fred Gaechter, chair of the Truro Conservation Trust, at last weekend’s meeting at the Chapel on the Pond, where a growing […]
