Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 9 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
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PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Sewer Connection Assistance
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Two New Republican Registrars
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Jan. 11 Board […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Survey Inspires a Health Fair
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online option as well. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Bridge Changes Cost
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. Instructions for participating […]
LITIGATION
Police Discrimination Case in Truro Is Reinstated
DeAngelo’s complaint was improperly dismissed, says Appeals Court
TRURO — A seven-year-old discrimination suit filed by a longtime Outer Cape police officer against the town and former Police Chief Kyle Takakjian has been reinstated on appeal. The Massachusetts […]
CONSOLIDATION
Linchris Buys Provincetown Inn for $24M
Hotel company also buys Foxberry Inn for staff housing
PROVINCETOWN — The Linchris Hotel Corp., a multi-state hotel management and investment company based in Plymouth, has bought the 102-room Provincetown Inn from the Evans family, who have owned it […]
RESIGNATION
Waldo Quits as Wellfleet Town Administrator
Select board meets behind closed doors to decide on his last day
This article was updated on Jan. 4. 2024. WELLFLEET — Less than 19 months after taking the job of town administrator, Richard Waldo submitted his resignation to select board chair […]
HIGH HIGH
Eastham Bylaw Linking House Size to Uplands Isn’t Clear
What’s safe from flooding at high tides? It depends.
EASTHAM — Town meeting voters approved a bylaw change last spring that linked the allowed size of a proposed house to the size of contiguous uplands on the property rather […]
PSYCHEDELICS
Select Board Asks State to Reconsider Supervised Use of Psilocybin
Resolution requests a simpler form of regulatory oversight
PROVINCETOWN — At its Dec. 11 meeting, the select board considered a subject that’s rarely on its agenda: psychedelic drugs. Board member Erik Borg had submitted for discussion a resolution […]
FIRE DANGER
A Second House Fire Is Sparked by Winter Storms
Damaged power lines likely ignited blaze at 674A Commercial, says fire chief
PROVINCETOWN — The winter storm of Dec. 18, 2023 that caused flooding up and down the Atlantic Coast and saltwater intrusions in Provincetown’s East End was also the cause of […]
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
The Gas Giant That Rules the January Sky
Observing the storms stirred by Jupiter’s strange chemistry
Step outside after sunset this month and you’ll see a brilliant gold-white star high, far brighter than any other, high in the east. It’s not the legendary star in the […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 2 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Winter Courses Announced
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
Body-Worn Cameras
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Jan. […]
