PROVINCETOWN — The Sun came out for Provincetown’s 78th annual Blessing of the Fleet on June 29. Boats of all sizes mustered in the harbor, decked in festival flags, as […]
Provincetown
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Lone Star Tick Settles In, Bringing New Risks
As the species becomes widespread on the Cape, prevention is key
PROVINCETOWN — There’s a newcomer on the Cape’s tick scene. It bites hard, reproduces fast, and, in some cases, leaves victims allergic to red meat. It’s the lone star tick. […]
SHERIFF’S DEPT.
Barnstable County Jail Has Brought Health Care In-House
Almost two years after ending Wellpath’s contract, Buckley has hired counselors and case managers
PROVINCETOWN — When Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley announced her campaign for that office in March 2022, she told the Independent that “the sheriff’s responsibility is not to do law […]
PLANNING DEPT.
Provincetown Sets a Long List of Goals
Alongside housing and flooding are new efforts on road safety and health
PROVINCETOWN — Every year in May, after town meeting and the annual town election, the select board scores the town manager’s progress and writes a new set of “goals and […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Pot Cafés
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 link to […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, July 3 - Thursday, July 10, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
Provincetown Legal Notices
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION The Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025, in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, […]
PROVINCETOWN CHILD CARE
The Early Learning Center Looks for State Support
Independence from the school will unlock grant funding for programs and parents
PROVINCETOWN — The infant and toddler child-care program in Provincetown — which is unique in Massachusetts in providing free full-day, year-round care for the children of town residents and town […]
PREDICTIONS
One Weather Station, Bad Backyard Data, and Hurricane Season Ahead
With Outer Cape forecasts already shaky, 600 jobs lost at National Weather Service could make them worse
PROVINCETOWN — As the sun crept over Provincetown Harbor, Capt. Mike Rathgeber was at the dock, getting ready for another day on the water. He packed the boat, checked his […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Books in the Park
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 link to […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, June 26, - Thursday, July 3, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
Provincetown Legal Notices
POSITION OPENING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TRANSFER STATION WORKING FOREMAN The Town of Provincetown is accepting applications for an opening in the Department of Public Works for Transfer Station Working […]
IMMIGRATION RAIDS
ICE: Only 2 of 38 Arrested on Islands Committed Serious Crimes
Agency said it targeted ‘egregious offenders’ on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
PROVINCETOWN — Thirty-six of the 38 people arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket more than three weeks ago have still not been identified […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Juneteenth Events
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 link to […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, June 19, - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
