PROVINCETOWN — “If we can’t undo the mistakes of the past, then we have a responsibility to acknowledge those mistakes,” said Ngina Lythcott of Provincetown, speaking to a crowd of […]
CIVICS
Bacon Wins Election in Wellfleet
Voters approve $1.59M in overrides and $2.2M for school sprinklers
WELLFLEET — Voters at the June 21 special town election passed all five ballot questions and elected write-in candidate Kathleen Bacon to the select board. Bacon, a house painter and […]
LAND COURT
Sextons Claim Ownership of Fred Bell Property in Wellfleet
Litigious family tries to take possession of 12 affordable units
WELLFLEET — Chellise Sexton of Eastham and her son, Kevin Sexton of Wellfleet, claim that they own the property off Old King’s Highway, now called Fred Bell Way, where the […]
CLAWBACK
PetVet Versus Dr. John Kelley: Trouble at the Veterinary Clinic
Private-equity giant accuses a local veterinarian of stealing clients
EASTHAM — If you own a pet on the Outer Cape, you may have noticed local veterinary clinics changing locations, displaying “for sale” signs, and closing. Provincetown’s Herring Cove Animal […]
GROWING PAINS
Out There Grown Is Out of Pot Farm Plan in Truro
Farmer Stephanie Rein says she does not have the resources for a legal battle
TRURO — Stephanie Rein, a select board member and co-owner of Out There Grown, has withdrawn her application for a cannabis farm on Old Bridge Road, giving in to pressure […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Hating on Pickleball
Some meetings in Provincetown are in person, some are online, and some are both. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to an agenda […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
There Is Such a Thing
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, June 23 Climate […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Assessing Health Needs
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are being held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Summer Kickoff at T-Time
Meetings Ahead Most meetings are being held in person, but some are still remote or virtual. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on the meeting you are interested in to learn […]
TOWN MEETING
Wellfleet Adopts $24.9M Budget, OKs All Overrides
Town service cuts are avoided, but spending must still pass at election
WELLFLEET — Town meeting voters approved nearly all of the 54 articles on the warrant on Saturday, including a $24.9-million operating budget, a $1.1-million capital budget, a $2.2-million sprinkler system […]
MONEY MATTERS
Competitive Pay Advances in Provincetown
A debate over the town manager’s performance ends with a raise
PROVINCETOWN — The select board meeting was a study in contrasts on Monday night: a systematic overhaul of the town’s salary schedule went smoothly, while the board’s review of the […]
INFLATION
Construction Costs Double at VFW Project
Town expands its ‘local contribution’ to $3 million
PROVINCETOWN — The 65 apartments being built on the site of the former VFW building at Jerome Smith Road are now projected to cost $37.8 million, The Community Builders Inc. […]
HOUSING
The Barracks Takes a Step Forward
Developer and abutters are trying to settle their lawsuit
PROVINCETOWN — The project known as “the Barracks,” which has been stalled in court for the last year, is one step closer to reality. Lawyers for both sides filed a joint […]
ELECTION
Three Questions for Three Wellfleet Candidates
Their views on the overrides, residential tax breaks, and Maurice’s Campground
WELLFLEET — Voters in Wellfleet will have three candidates to choose from at the special election on Tuesday, June 21 to fill the select board seat of Helen Miranda Wilson, […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Principal to Become Supt.
Meetings Ahead Some meetings in Provincetown are in person, some are online, and some are both. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to […]
