Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Feb. 6 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
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PROTEST
Provincetown Marchers Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
On signs and in speeches, people gather to criticize American support for an ongoing war
PROVINCETOWN –– Around 40 demonstrators took to Commercial Street on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 3 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. On signs and in speeches, they demanded […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellness Program
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
The Warrant Is Open
Meetings Ahead Truro meetings are often held remotely. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on joining. Thursday, Feb. 8 Select […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellfleet May Hire Its Own Accountant
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 are interested in for an agenda […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
No Break for Year-Rounders (Again)
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 to […]
PLANNING AHEAD
North Eastham Master Plan Has Time to Evolve
Housing needs are based on pre-pandemic data, but there’s time for updates, say town officials
EASTHAM — The North Eastham Master Plan, which was created in 2022 to help guide the development of three parcels of town-owned land, will likely need some updates before any shovels […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
UPZONING
Provincetown Select Board Wants to End Single-Family Zoning
Planning board asks for a joint discussion before town meeting
PROVINCETOWN — The select board is enthusiastic about two zoning amendments that it wants to bring to town meeting voters this spring — one that would “upzone” the town’s zoning […]
TRANSITION
Former Bourne Administrator Is Tapped in Wellfleet
Tom Guerino will be the interim town administrator pending contract negotiations
WELLFLEET — As the town heads into budget and warrant season, its leaders have been faced with a more urgent job: finding a new administrator for its rapidly approaching busiest […]
TRURO ELECTION
3 New Hopefuls Enter Race for Select Board
Reed and Dundas are undecided about seeking reelection
TRURO — At least three challengers plan to run for the two select board seats on Truro’s May 14 ballot this year — Susan Girard-Irwin, Kevin Grunwald, and Nancy Medoff. […]
MISDEEDS
Sextons Appeal Land Court Decision on Fred Bell Way
The family’s appeal of a clearcutting cease-and-desist order is still pending
WELLFLEET — The Sexton family’s failed bid to claim ownership of property on Old King’s Highway where the town built affordable housing more than 20 years ago isn’t over. A […]
OVERBURDENED
Post Office Staffing Problems Delay Outer Cape’s Mail
A crush of Amazon packages has made matters worse, carriers say
PROVINCETOWN — Residents and business owners from Provincetown to Eastham are reporting issues with mail delivery, with some saying they are waiting days or weeks to receive their mail. Seven […]
COOKING CLASS
An After-School Culinary Club Explores Healthy Foods and New Flavors
On pizza day, it’s jalapeños, red peppers, and spinach — but hold the artichokes
Students in the Wellfleet Elementary School’s culinary club have, over the past month, stayed after school to make things many of them had never heard of, like pho, the Vietnamese […]
