PROVINCETOWN — The Sun came out for Provincetown’s 78th annual Blessing of the Fleet on June 29. Boats of all sizes mustered in the harbor, decked in festival flags, as […]
TOWN HALL
Clark Is the Only Finalist for Truro Town Manager
Select board says 9 years as assistant made her the best of 16 applicants
TRURO — The select board voted unanimously on July 1 to interview only one of 16 applicants for the job of town manager: current acting Town Manager Kelly Clark. She […]
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Lone Star Tick Settles In, Bringing New Risks
As the species becomes widespread on the Cape, prevention is key
PROVINCETOWN — There’s a newcomer on the Cape’s tick scene. It bites hard, reproduces fast, and, in some cases, leaves victims allergic to red meat. It’s the lone star tick. […]
SHERIFF’S DEPT.
Barnstable County Jail Has Brought Health Care In-House
Almost two years after ending Wellpath’s contract, Buckley has hired counselors and case managers
PROVINCETOWN — When Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley announced her campaign for that office in March 2022, she told the Independent that “the sheriff’s responsibility is not to do law […]
DEMOLITION WATCH
Wilson Says Peace Valley Road House Can’t Be Saved
A long-neglected antique got a savior, but it may be too far gone
WELLFLEET — When Helen Miranda Wilson spent $900,000 to purchase the 3.7-acre property at 177 Peace Valley Road in late May, she hoped to restore at least part of the […]
PLANNING DEPT.
Provincetown Sets a Long List of Goals
Alongside housing and flooding are new efforts on road safety and health
PROVINCETOWN — Every year in May, after town meeting and the annual town election, the select board scores the town manager’s progress and writes a new set of “goals and […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pot Cafés
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 link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Truro’s Median Income
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. Monday, July […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Numerous Vacancies
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings are at […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Algae Alert
Meetings Ahead
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, July 3 - Thursday, July 10, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
Wellfleet Legal Notices
HISTORICAL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby filed that the Wellfleet Historical Commission will hold a remote Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 AT 5:00 PM to review a […]
Town of Truro Legal Notices
LICENSING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEARING NEW ANNUAL ALL ALCOHOL ON-PREMISE POURING LICENSE And NEW BUSINESS LICENSE COMMON VICTUALER The Truro Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, JULY 22, […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION The Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025, in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, […]
HOUSING
Wastewater Could Delay Move-In at Lawrence Hill
Holding tanks might be installed if the town’s cluster system isn’t ready
WELLFLEET — When tenants get the keys to their new apartments at Wellfleet’s Lawrence Hill affordable housing complex next year, their drains may lead to holding tanks rather than the […]
