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 about meeting […]
THE EASTHAM RAID
DMT, a Powerful Hallucinogen, Makes a Rare Appearance Here
It’s ‘not your garden variety psychedelic,’ researchers say
EASTHAM — As people trickled out of the Eastham Public Library on Tuesday following a historical commission meeting, several could be overheard discussing the discovery last week by local police of […]
NOT SO RAPID
As Delta Wanes, So Do Easy Testing Options
Still, the choices appear to provide ‘an early warning system’
PROVINCETOWN — The Delta variant of Covid-19 arrived in Provincetown like a hurricane. There was fear, economic devastation, a news camera on every corner, even a catchy name: the Provincetown […]
BOOKKEEPING
Tax Bills Will Be Late (Again), but Town Staves Off Receivership
Accountants labor to fix posting errors, comingled trusts, uncoded expenses, delays in billing
WELLFLEET — Because of the ongoing mess in the town’s accounting department, property tax bills will be sent out late again this year. The fall bills will probably get mailed […]
AMICUS CURIAE
Town and Sailing Club Weigh In on Sal’s Place Case
A conflict between neighbors focuses on intertidal property rights
PROVINCETOWN — The Colonial Ordinances of 1641-1647 are getting a lot of attention lately, both statewide and in the West End, where Sal’s Place has been serving diners on the […]
DIVERSITY
Provincetown Moves to Formalize Its Equity Effort
‘It cannot be just Alex Morse’; a director’s job description comes next
PROVINCETOWN — When Nantucket’s first diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) director, Kimal McCarthy, got a complaint about the town’s athletic fields, he braced himself to hear about people using racial […]
GOLF
At a Scramble, Varied Strengths Come Into Play
The Eastham Chamber’s Tourney brings people together for fun and charity
EASTHAM — Thunder and rain filled the morning of Thursday, Sept. 16, leaving participants in the annual Eastham Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament wondering if it would go on as […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Police Station Plans Back On
Meetings Ahead
Some Provincetown meetings are in-person only, some are remote only, and some are hybrid where you can choose to participate in person or through a remote link. Go to provincetown-ma.gov, click on […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Two-Student 6th Grade
Meetings Ahead
All meetings in Truro are remote only. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Sept. 23 […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Time to Pick a Leader
Meetings Ahead
All meetings in Wellfleet are remote only and can be watched online. Go to wellfleet-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions on the agenda. […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
New Housing Plan
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 about meeting […]
MULLIGANS
Thwarting Par at Eastham’s Devilish Cedar Bank Links
A brief history of a marshy golf course that gobbled up balls and hosted clambakes
EASTHAM — Resting beneath the National Seashore’s Salt Pond Visitor Center is what used to be the ninth hole of the Cedar Bank Links golf course. The Eastham Town Hall […]
MARKETS
The Eastham Superette Will Have New Owners
Patel family plans to continue the store’s traditions
EASTHAM — The Eastham Superette will change hands in the coming months, but not much else may be different at the store on the corner of Route 6 and Samoset […]
PANDEMIC
Provincetown Tells Workers: Get Vaccinated or Be Tested
Eastham will also require tests of unvaccinated staff
PROVINCETOWN — Town Manager Alex Morse announced a new health policy for town employees on Monday: either Covid-19 vaccination or weekly virus testing will be required. The policy will take […]
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Unpacking an Outer Cape ‘Stigma’ Against Calling 911
Not seeking help or refusing transport to the hospital can have dire consequences
TRURO — “It never occurred to me to call 911,” said Millie, recalling her medical emergency in April. “Having a ‘stroke’ — it wasn’t in my vocabulary of things that could […]
