TRURO — It was a close vote, but the planning board will support a proposed overlay district encompassing the town’s 70-acre Walsh property when it is presented to voters at […]
NATIONAL SEASHORE
ADU Rules Are Debated by Advisory Commission
State law makes ADUs legal by right — but not in the Seashore
EASTHAM — The Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission advertised the topic of its April 7 meeting with just five words: “Protecting the Seashore District Character.” The meeting, at the […]
MARINE HERITAGE
Four New Shipwrecks Discovered on Stellwagen Bank
Commercial fishermen towed submerged sonar rigs for NOAA mapping project
PROVINCETOWN — At first, the three men on the 40-foot F/V Heidi Lyn didn’t see any signs of debris on their consoles. Since being launched at MacMillan Pier, sonar scanners […]
LIABILITIES
Fisherman and Pier Are in Holding Patterns After Fire
Wellfleet’s marina master plan fund may be tapped to cover ‘hefty expenses’
WELLFLEET — When a public hearing on the Wellfleet Marina’s proposed new fee schedule turned briefly to the subject of insurance at the March 24 select board meeting, the worry […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Coastal Resiliency
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 […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pre-Town Meeting
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. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Affordable in Perpetuity
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 […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Lease to Locals Contract
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, Apr. 17, - Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
Town of Truro Legal Notices
TRURO PLANNING BOARD REMOTE MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 AT 5:00 PM 2025-003/PB Berthe K. Ladd for property located at 18 Hatch Road and 3 Keezer Court (Atlas Map 51, […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Town of Provincetown UPDATED AD INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Provincetown is seeking proposals for the Following projects • Library HVAC upgrades • Transfer Station Brush hauling/cleanup • Harbor […]
GREAT WHITE
State Bans All Large-Shark Fishing on Outer Cape
To get around rules, fishermen claimed to be pursuing other species than great whites
WELLFLEET — A group of fishermen using baited hooks delivered by drones to fish for sharks at LeCount Hollow Beach last September got into an altercation with surfers that led […]
WELLFLEET MARINA
Fire Severely Damages Pier, Fishing Vessel
With no insurance, town may be on the hook for costly repairs
WELLFLEET — A devastating fire that started in the early morning on April 3 at the Wellfleet marina severely damaged the town’s deteriorating wooden L-pier and destroyed a fishing vessel, […]
TOWN MEETING
P’town Approves Override and 3 Petitioned Articles
Short-term rental cap and East End rezoning are rejected
PROVINCETOWN — The 380 voters who assembled in town hall on April 7 worked through the 107-page warrant booklet with relative ease, approving 43 articles including a $1.4-million override measure […]
HOUSING
Wellfleet Considers 250-Unit Proposal for Maurice’s Campground
Some are supportive while others want to stop a ‘Mega City’
WELLFLEET — Residents debated whether a master plan for year-round housing at Maurice’s Campground would help bring young people and families with children into town at a community meeting at […]
