PROVINCETOWN — Unlike the stereotypical introverted scientist, Sarah Oktay, the new executive director of the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), puts herself out there. “It has always been my M.O. […]
Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Three Staff Resignations
Meetings Ahead
All meetings in Truro are remote only. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Sept. 30 […]
NOT SO RAPID
As Delta Wanes, So Do Easy Testing Options
Still, the choices appear to provide ‘an early warning system’
PROVINCETOWN — The Delta variant of Covid-19 arrived in Provincetown like a hurricane. There was fear, economic devastation, a news camera on every corner, even a catchy name: the Provincetown […]
AMICUS CURIAE
Town and Sailing Club Weigh In on Sal’s Place Case
A conflict between neighbors focuses on intertidal property rights
PROVINCETOWN — The Colonial Ordinances of 1641-1647 are getting a lot of attention lately, both statewide and in the West End, where Sal’s Place has been serving diners on the […]
DIVERSITY
Provincetown Moves to Formalize Its Equity Effort
‘It cannot be just Alex Morse’; a director’s job description comes next
PROVINCETOWN — When Nantucket’s first diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) director, Kimal McCarthy, got a complaint about the town’s athletic fields, he braced himself to hear about people using racial […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Police Station Plans Back On
Meetings Ahead
Some Provincetown meetings are in-person only, some are remote only, and some are hybrid where you can choose to participate in person or through a remote link. Go to provincetown-ma.gov, click on […]
PANDEMIC
Provincetown Tells Workers: Get Vaccinated or Be Tested
Eastham will also require tests of unvaccinated staff
PROVINCETOWN — Town Manager Alex Morse announced a new health policy for town employees on Monday: either Covid-19 vaccination or weekly virus testing will be required. The policy will take […]
AIR SAFETY
Cause of Cape Air Accident Yet to Be Determined
Pilot tried to abort landing; ‘We don’t know why,’ says Wolf
PROVINCETOWN — “It’s been a tough four days,” said Cape Air founder and CEO Dan Wolf on Monday afternoon. “This is incredibly hard.” He had just conducted a Zoom meeting […]
STILL KICKING
The Swim Comes Back to Life
243 swimmers, 150 volunteers, and countless prayer ribbons on Sept. 11
PROVINCETOWN — When 243 swimmers dove into the Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla on Saturday, “It was a joyful return to the water,” said Jay Critchley, creator of the […]
MEET THE MAKER
Lisa Ventre Is Provincetown’s Accidental Hatmaker
Evolving designs in a place for playing with mistakes
“I call myself the accidental hatmaker,” says Lisa Ventre. Ventre is renowned in Provincetown — and beyond — for her original hat designs. But she never meant that to happen. […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Fee Infusions
Meetings Ahead
Some Provincetown meetings are in-person only, some are remote only, and some are hybrid where you can choose to participate in person or through a remote link. Go to provincetown-ma.gov, […]
THE MAYOR'S CUP
The Istar Takes Second in Gloucester Schooner Race
GLOUCESTER — The crew of the Istar waited restlessly on Thursday through the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida. That was the day they had planned to sail from Provincetown to […]
COMPLICATIONS
Sale of Adjacent Land Will Affect VFW Housing Bids
Half-acre Capt. Bertie’s parcel is under contract to private buyer
PROVINCETOWN — A pending land sale will likely require two of the three companies wanting to build affordable housing here to adjust their plans downward. The town’s request for proposals […]
UPDATE
For Napi’s Renters and Others Facing Eviction, Stakes Are High
Leaving and staying can both have dire consequences
PROVINCETOWN — Eileen Spence was racing to find a new home on the last day of August. She and four other former Napi’s Restaurant employees had until the end of […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Love Live Local
Meetings Ahead
Some Provincetown meetings are in-person only, some are remote only, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov, click on the meeting you want to watch, and follow the instructions on the agenda. […]
