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
Once Upon a Time
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for a link […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, 2024
Know when to hit the flats.
Wellfleet Legal Notices
TOWN OF WELLFLEET Selectboard Public Hearing May 7, 2024 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. both virtually […]
Town of Truro Legal Notices
TOWN OF TRURO Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Remote Public Hearings Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm 2024-002/ZBA – Jennifer Cabral (Nearen & Cubberly Nominee Trust, Christopher Snow, […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Town of Provincetown Historic District Commission Public Hearing May 1, 2024 The Provincetown Historic District Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in […]
DEVELOPMENT
Barker’s Plans for Old Reliable Hit Rough Waters
Harborfront complex and expanded pier plans face environmental impact scrutiny
PROVINCETOWN — Christine Barker’s proposed pier and floating marina, recently redesigned and enlarged to extend 1,270 feet into Provincetown Harbor from the site of the derelict Old Reliable Fish House, […]
BUDGET CRUNCH
Eastham Faces $1M in Unexpected School Costs
Officials attribute need for budget override to faulty communication
EASTHAM — Voters at the May 4 annual town meeting will be asked to approve two Proposition 2½ overrides totaling $1.32 million to fund the town’s fiscal 2025 budget — […]
TOWN MEETING
Truro Will Vote on Taking Motor Inn for Housing
Select board also approves a housing coordinator position
TRURO — Voters at annual town meeting on May 4 will be asked to authorize the town’s taking of the Truro Motor Inn at 296 Route 6 by eminent domain. […]
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
Antitrust Lawsuit May Have Little Impact Here
More transparency about agents’ commissions, but no change in house prices
PROVINCETOWN — A proposed settlement in antitrust lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) grabbed headlines across the country in March and spurred speculation of a significant drop in […]
ON THE BALLOT
Two Candidates Are Unopposed for Eastham Select Board
Demetri seeks reelection, while Bruns is running for an open seat
EASTHAM — There are two separate races for select board this year: a three-year seat, for which incumbent Jamie Demetri has filed for re-election, and a two-year seat to complete the […]
BACKSIDE
Wi-Fi May Come to Wellfleet Beaches This Summer
Cable advisory committee’s plan is on town meeting agenda
WELLFLEET — A group of town residents has been working for the last year to bring Wi-Fi to three beaches on Wellfleet’s backshore. And it looks as if beachgoers may […]
NATIONAL SEASHORE
After Five-Year Hiatus, Advisory Commission Reconvenes
A forum for speaking directly to Seashore management is restored
EASTHAM — The 309th meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission began like many others at the Salt Pond Visitor Center and was even called to order by […]
FIRE PREVENTION
Arborist Incident Response Team Takes on ‘Hazard Trees’
Fire management goal is to create defensible spaces around historic structures
EASTHAM — Most mornings, the grounds of the Penniman House at Fort Hill are a peaceful setting for birds, squirrels, and the occasional tourist. But on the morning of April […]
CONGREGATIONS
Conservation Trust Is Ready to Make Offer on Chapel
For now, Pastor David Brown’s congregation is worshipping in Wellfleet
TRURO — At the instruction of property owners Bob and Kathy Valleau, Pastor David Brown and his parishioners moved out of the Chapel on the Pond before the month of […]