EASTHAM — Two projects have been proposed for the Transition Commercial District, designed for small-scale commercial and residential development on Route 6 outside the Core Commercial Area. But neighbors have […]
SOCIAL SERVICES
Who to Call if You Need Help
There’s a network of support for those in need
PROVINCETOWN — Both the lives and finances of many on the Outer Cape have been rapidly undone by the coronavirus. With movement restricted and the economy at a halt, new […]
CORONAVIRUS
Truro Native Offers Perspective From China
Fever clinics, not herbs, help a country turn the corner
TRURO — Thomas Garran has left his apartment complex in Beijing only three times in the last two months. Those times he did leave, he had his temperature taken upon […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Provincetown is conducting virtual regulatory town board public hearings through an online live stream. Follow the instructions below to watch and participate in the meetings. Go to the Provincetown website […]
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead Truro, as of the Independent’s deadline, was in the testing phase for a platform that can broadcast regulatory meetings and incorporate viewer input remotely. The town does not […]
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead Wellfleet is holding virtual regulatory town board public hearings through Zoom conference calls. To access the meetings and participate, follow the instructions below. Go to the Wellfleet website […]
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This Week in Eastham
Meetings Ahead Town Hall is closed to the public. The meetings listed below are still posted but may change. Eastham is holding virtual regulatory town board public hearings through online […]
CIVICS
Town Meeting Likely to Be Put Off
Voters will eventually consider Harbor Hill, water bottles, and off-leash beach rules
PROVINCETOWN — The annual town meeting is unlikely to take place on its scheduled date, Monday, April 6. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order on Sunday limiting gatherings to […]
CORONAVIRUS
Volunteering in a Time of Contagion
You want to help, but aren’t sure how
You want to help, but aren’t sure how
AFFORDABLE LIVING
More Support for Young Families Proposed in Eastham
The package would fund preschool, after-school, and housing
EASTHAM — It takes more than affordable housing to keep a young working family in town. Child care for preschoolers takes a big bite out of paychecks, and school lunch […]
HISTORY
Remembering the Young Family’s Service to Town and Country
A young sailor’s sacrifice was honored by Provincetown V.F.W.
PROVINCETOWN — In the 60 years since the Lewis A. Young V.F.W. Post 3152 was constructed on Jerome Smith Road, how many visitors to Provincetown have turned off Route 6 […]
PROJECTS
Provincetown V.F.W. Awaits Transformation
Jay Critchley’s art installation evolves through crisis
PROVINCETOWN —Jay Critchley invited members of the community — artists, writers, veterans — to join him on Wednesday, March 11 for a walk-through of the Veterans of Foreign Wars building […]
CIVICS
A Strategic Effort Works to Attract Volunteers
Eastham’s recruitment strategy is different
EASTHAM — There’s nothing casual about the way this community seeks volunteers to serve on its boards and committees. In 1982, the home rule charter created a standing search committee […]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Route 6 Improvements Come with Rail Trail Extension
Sidewalks and bike lanes proposed by state transportation planners
WELLFLEET — The state Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) presented updated plans on March 12 for a two-mile bike path extension ending at Route […]
HOUSING
Cloverleaf Developer Must Upgrade Septic Treatment Plan
Revised plan has 39 affordable housing units
TRURO — An independent review of the Cloverleaf, the largest single affordable housing development in Truro’s history, found it needs a more powerful septic treatment system than was originally proposed. […]
