The Dune Shack ‘Travesty’ To the editor: I find it both ironic and heartbreaking that the National Seashore is offering leases to the highest bidder for the very dune shacks […]
Letters to the Editor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, July 6, 2023
From Thom Schwarz, Brent Harold, Peg Ryan, Betsy Higgins-Steele, and Marcy Feller
‘Isn’t America Great?’ To the editor: Bravo to Paul Benson for his clear, concise, and readable reports on the dune shacks. And a hearty round of applause for U.S. senators […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, June 29, 2023
From Brenda J. Boleyn, Ronald A. Gabel, Chuck Leigh, Elspeth Slayter, Christopher J. Snow, and Jeannette Belben
Reviving the Seashore Advisory Commission To the editor: Re “Amid Protests, Dune Shacks Eyed by Bidders,” June 22, front page: The maelstrom swirling around the new dune-shack leasing program bespeaks […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, June 22, 2023
From Liam McElhone, Al Gentle, Ken Field, Joan Holt, Robert Panessiti, Kim Kettler, and Barbara Hill
‘Find the Right Target’ To the editor: Thanks to the Provincetown Independent for covering recent efforts to terminate the contract of Truro Town Manager Darrin Tangeman [“A Campaign Is Waged […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, June 15, 2023
From Amy Whorf McGuiggan
Racism and the Roach Family To the editor: Re “Private Family Burial Plot Sold With Developable Lot” [June 1, front page]: There is no evidence whatsoever to support the divisive […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, June 8, 2023
From Rachel White, Rob Swann, Thom Schwarz, Luna Brady, and Susan Reverby
Rachel White’s True History To the editor: Re “Rachel White Remembers” [2023 Summer Guide, page 34]: I thank the author, Michael Gaucher, and the illustrator, Mary DeAngelis, and the paper […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 25, 2023
From Ronald Gabel
The Cost of Eggs To the editor: I heartily agree with Peter Clemons’s view that the Provincetown Independent is a treasured local news resource that deserves our support [letter, May […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 18, 2023
From Peter Clemons and Stephen Greenberg
Miraculous Dune Shacks To the editor: I sincerely suggest that everyone — locals, natives, and much-appreciated visitors — subscribe to the Provincetown Independent. Not just during the summer months but […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 11, 2023
From John Cumbler, Emily A. Boynton, Debra Raymond, and Tom Ross
Wellfleet Scholarships To the editor: At the recent annual town meeting, Wellfleet postponed consideration of a motion to contribute a significant amount of money toward a scholarship fund for Wellfleet […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, May 4, 2023
From Joanna Buffington, Mara Glatzel, Mindy Baransky, and Chuck Leigh
Preventing ‘Outsize’ Buildings To the editor: Re “ZBA Asks New Owners and Abutters to Compromise on Big House” [April 27, page A4]: Attorney Ben Zehnder, representing property owners who propose […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 27, 2023
From Paul Wisotzky, Liberty Schilpp, Peter C. Bullis, Alan J. Roth, and Kathy Miller
Wisotzky Is Running To the editor: I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Truro moderator as a write-in candidate in the May 9 election. Truro has been a part of […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 20, 2023
From Caroline Carney, Shirley Spatz, Bill Dugan, Mike Rice, Betsy Smith, and Rob Taylor
Where Will Workers Live? To the editor: Re “Barker’s Waterfront Plan Is Deemed ‘Appropriate’ ” [April 13, front page]: The Provincetown Historic District Commission has a reputation for detailed consideration […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 13, 2023
From Ann and Richard Courtney, Stuart Winneg, and Jan Kubiac
Who Should Hire? To the editor: We have been watching the progress of town meeting warrant Article 42 to amend the charter by requiring the town manager to consult with […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, April 6, 2023
From Georg Deyab, Eileen Hickey, Liam McElhone, and Tom Burns
‘We Are All in Trouble’ To the editor: Re “Provincetown Fights Back Against Anti-Drag Laws” [March 30, front page]: Whether it is bingo, karaoke, a fundraiser, or a regular show, […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, March 30, 2023
From Stephen Greenberg, Buddy Perkel, Bruce Monteith, and Michael Fee
Wellfleet’s Troubles To the editor: Having read in the Independent about Wellfleet’s 2021 audit, Buddy Perkel’s March 9 op-ed column, and Selectman John Wolf’s response, I have three comments about […]
