PROVINCETOWN — The historic district commission and the zoning board of appeals have approved the demolition of a 140-year-old cottage in the historic district and its replacement with a new […]
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PRESERVATION
Committee Votes Down Grant for Schooner Hindu
Motta Field, home repair grants get nod from CPC
PROVINCETOWN — The community preservation committee (CPC) voted down the Schooner Hindu’s application for $100,000 in Community Preservation Act funds at its meeting on Feb. 22. Had it been approved, […]
This Week In Provincetown
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, Feb. 25 Select Board town manager interviews, 5 p.m. Joint meeting, Harbor and […]
PRESERVATIVES
Funding Sought for Restoration of Schooner
Hindu, Motta Field, and housing are on CPA agenda
PROVINCETOWN — A $100,000 grant request to help pay for the ambitious restoration of the Schooner Hindu is one of a handful of applications that will be up for discussion […]
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Ducks in a Snowstorm
Reflections on Annie Dillard’s ‘great hurrah’
PROVINCETOWN — Within the silence of the snowstorm, I walk the frozen beach, boot-crunch the only sound accompanying me. The muffled white air swirls and eddies. And then I hear […]
VIEW FROM THE TOP
Inclined Elevator Going Up at High Pole Hill
A spring opening is planned
PROVINCETOWN — After years of planning and delays, the “inclined elevator” (which is close to, but not the same as, a funicular), arrived on Feb. 12 from Switzerland, following a […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Pier Corp. Approves Controversial Fee Hikes
Fees will rise about 50 percent this year
PROVINCETOWN — The Public Pier Corp. has decided to raise the dockage rates at MacMillan Pier by 50 percent for commercial vessels over the next two years. At the second […]
FREE EXPRESSION
National Park Fees for Filming Struck Down
Federal judge finds rules ‘impose a chilling effect’ on free speech
PROVINCETOWN — A federal judge ruled on Jan. 22 that the collection of fees by the National Park Service (NPS) for commercial filming is a violation of free speech. This […]
This Week In Provincetown
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, Feb. 18 Board of Health, 4 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 6 p.m. […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Fees to Nearly Double in Pier Corp. Proposal
Commercial boat owners feel ‘gut punched’
PROVINCETOWN — The Public Pier Corp., which operates MacMillan Pier, is proposing fee hikes for this year of around 50 percent to commercial fishermen and recreational businesses like whale watch […]
WELL-BEING
Provincetown Outlines Extensive Mental Health Plan
Pot impact fees could fund $500K response to community needs
PROVINCETOWN — Health Director Morgan Clark presented a five-year plan to the select board last month that aims to dramatically increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. The […]
SELF-LOVE
On Cue, Sex Toy Sales Rise
Since the pandemic, more people have time for their valentines
PROVINCETOWN — Buying flowers this Valentine’s Day? They’ll wilt. Chocolates melt; jewelry dulls; teddy bears de-plush. Here’s another idea. Each February, salespeople at certain specialty stores see a run on […]
This Week In Provincetown
Meetings Ahead
Meetings are held remotely. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, Feb. 11 Other Post-Employment Benefits meeting, 2:30 p.m. Planning Board, 6 p.m. Public Pier Corp., […]
DEVELOPMENT
Barker Redoes Plan for Waterfront Hotel
Developer to propose smaller footprint for Old Reliable site
PROVINCETOWN — Developer Christine Barker will return to the town’s permitting boards with a reconfigured plan for the Old Reliable Fish House property. It will have to proceed anew through […]
PRESERVATION
Developer Seeks to Raze House in Provincetown Historic District
Barker’s request to demolish and rebuild will be heard on Feb. 17
PROVINCETOWN — A 140-year-old cottage on Commercial Street overlooking the harbor won’t make it to its 141st birthday if the new owner is given the go-ahead to knock it down […]
