WELLFLEET — Shellfish Constable Nancy Civetta, Assistant Constable Johnny “Clam” Mankevetch, and five AmeriCorps volunteers got to the Chequessett Neck Bridge just before low tide on the morning of April […]
MUNICIPAL PLANNING
VMCC Study Identifies New Housing Site in Parking Lot
Replacing parking spaces with housing looks easy, say Provincetown's consulting engineers
PROVINCETOWN — Engineers from the municipal contractor Weston & Sampson told the select board on March 27 that the town had three options for rebuilding the Veterans Memorial Community Center […]
OLD RELIABLE
Barker’s Waterfront Plan Is Deemed ‘Appropriate’
An expanded project clears a hurdle at historic district commission
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker’s ambitious plan for 227 and 229 Commercial St., an expansion of her already-approved project at the adjoining Old Reliable Fish House site at 227R Commercial, […]
RETREAT
Foxberry Inn Withdraws Application for a 3rd Floor
Proposed size — and owners’ bad behavior — scuttles a project
PROVINCETOWN — Following a tense zoning board of appeals hearing on April 6, Robin Reid, the attorney for the owners of the Foxberry Inn at 29 Bradford St. Extension, withdrew […]
TIDAL FLOW
Truro Select Board Picks a Culvert for Mill Pond Road
Staff recommendation for a wide breach does not carry the day
TRURO — The select board voted on March 28 to replace the damaged culvert currently restricting tidal flow into Mill Pond with an 8-by-8-foot box culvert. Dept. of Public Works […]
AGING IN EASTHAM
What It’s Like to Get Old Here
Worries about the cost of living and lack of medical services, plus hopes for lifelong learning
EASTHAM — Nearly half of Eastham’s residents are at least 60 years old, and a recent study shows the trend toward an expanding older population is expected to continue because […]
EGGS IN BASKETS
Bunnies Proliferate, Hunts Ensue
Blustery winds can’t stop the search for spring treasures
Parents on the Outer Cape were busy chasing kids who were chasing rabbits last week, with sightings in Provincetown on April 2 and Wellfleet on April 8. Children braved blustery […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Select Board Wants a Working Group
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pre-Town Meeting Meeting
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, April 13 Board […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
To the Ballot Box
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, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
All Ears on Conservation Areas
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for details. All meetings at Town Hall unless […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, Apr 13- Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Know when to hit the flats.
Town of Truro Legal Notices
TRURO CENTRAL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten registration opened on April 6, 2023. Any questions can be answered by calling 508-487-1558. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023. […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Employment Vacancy Provincetown IB Schools The Provincetown School Department is now accepting applications for the following: Night Custodian 8-hour shift from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. This […]
WALSH PROPERTY
Panel Agrees on 40,000 ‘Non-Residential’ Square Feet
Space for trade is at least twice what consultants brought to the table
TRURO — The Walsh Property Community Planning Committee was enthusiastic about allocating space for trade and other “non-residential” uses at its March 29 meeting, the group’s first in four weeks. […]
