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Wellfleet Legal Notices
TOWN OF WELLFLEET Select Board Public Hearing March 19, 2024 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:00PM both virtually […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Town of Provincetown Charter Compliance Commission Public Hearing March 21, 2024 In accordance with §2-3-g.4 of the Provincetown Charter, the Provincetown Charter Compliance Commission will hold a Public Hearing on […]
TALES AND TAILS
In Eastham, They Read Aloud to Dogs
On the first Saturday of every month, a chance to share devotion to literature and fur
EASTHAM — Dogs are not known for their literary prowess, their exceptional reading comprehension skills, nor for staying put for extended periods of time. Yet on the morning of March […]
HOUSING
Developer Asks Town for $1.8M for ‘Barracks’ Dormitory Project
Select board questions high rents, fees, parking, and short-term rental plans
PROVINCETOWN — Businessman Patrick Patrick, developer of a proposed seasonal dormitory and apartment building known as “The Barracks,” is seeking financial support from the town for the project, including $1.8 […]
SUFFERING
Airman’s Death Is Both a Protest and a Loss
Aaron Bushnell’s extreme act reverberates in the community here
ORLEANS — In the days since Airman Aaron Bushnell died by fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. while shouting “free Palestine,” there has been a surge […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Old Reliable Plan Now Has Longer Pier and Marina
Conservation commission will review Barker’s expanded idea for blighted property
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker’s vision for a blighted waterfront property has evolved dramatically since her initial proposal to redevelop the Old Reliable Fish House was unveiled in 2019. The […]
‘HEAL THE DIVIDE’
6 Part-Timers Named to Truro Advisory Committee
A 7th slot is still open after one newly appointed member withdrew
TRURO — Six part-time Truro residents have been appointed to the town’s newly reconstituted Part-Time Resident Advisory Committee (PTRAC) with a mission to improve lines of communication between the town […]
DUNE SHACKS
Two More Local Families Are Picked to Apply for Leases
Owners of historic restoration company in Falmouth are selected for Adams shack
PROVINCETOWN — The National Park Service’s leasing contest for eight dune shacks on the windswept back shore of took another step toward resolution on March 1 when the Tasha and […]
PUBLIC WORKS
Ad Hoc Committee Will Oversee Truro DPW Plans
Six people, including one from the ‘DPW Study Group,’ will advise the town
TRURO — The hotly contested plans for a new dept. of public works facility, which dominate the warrant for a special town meeting postponed until May, are now partially in […]
CIVICS
Lyons Steps Into Wellfleet Select Board Race
A believer in local government says she’ll work on civility and a plan
WELLFLEET — The election of two select board members this May just got a bit more competitive. Days before the deadline for taking out nomination papers, County Commissioner Sheila Lyons […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pursuing 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
A Tentative $20,000 Tent
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. Friday, March […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Delay for Town Meeting
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
Housing Production Plan Updated
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 […]