Town of Provincetown
PUBLIC HEARING
Human Services Committee
Human Services Grant Program & John A. Henry Trust Needs Assessments
The Provincetown Human Services Committee will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at the VMCC, 2 Mayflower Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 to hear public comment on the needs assessments for the FY2023 Human Services Grant Program and for the John A. Henry Trust Fund for Provincetown children.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and as a courtesy via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law.
Comments may be submitted in writing to the Human Services Committee, c/o Director of Human Services, 2 Mayflower Street, Provincetown, MA 02657, or to [email protected] .
Joseph Murphy, Chairperson Human Services Committee
Posted: Town Hall, www.provincetown-ma.gov , 09/27/2021, 3:35 pm AR
The Provincetown Independent: October 7 & 14, 2021
Town of Provincetown
Public Notice
Shellfish Department
Shellfish Areas to Open for the 2021-22 Season
The area labeled on maps as East of the Breakwater– Area located directly to the east of the Provincetown breakwater- will be open to the public for recreational shellfishing on Sundays and Fridays beginning Friday, November 5, 2021 and ending Sunday, March 27, 2021
The proposed opening date is subject to results of testing relayed oysters but not water testing as the area has Approved classification by MA DMF.
The limit per week, beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday, shall be one peck (ten-quart basket) of mixed shellfish harvested during one tide cycle regardless of the day and location.
If bay scallops are abundant, the Shellfish Constable will post the location of their taking on the Town website and the recreational limit shall be two pecks per week. Harvest of bay scallops will be allowed on Sundays and Fridays beginning and ending on the same dates as stated above and the recreational limit shall be two pecks (ten-quart baskets) per week in addition to the mixed shellfish limit.
The recreational shellfishing regulations are posted on the Shellfish Department page of the Town website.
Licenses are now sold online at: https://provincetownma.viewpointcloud.com
Fees are $15.00 for residents and $50.00 for non-residents valid yearly beginning November 1st as well as a weekly permit for the fee of $25.00. Residents or taxpayers shall be issued a free shellfish permit at age 65 or older.
Stephen Wisbauer
Shellfish Constable
Posted: Town Hall, http://www.provincetown-ma.gov , 09/28/2021, 2:35 pm AR
Published: Provincetown Independent October 7 & 14, 2021
Town of Provincetown
Public Hearing
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Provincetown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the Judge Welsh Room in Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA on the following cases:
ZBA 21-42
Application by Meryl Cohn seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 3, Section 3110, Change, Extensions, or Alterations, of the Zoning By-Laws to construct an 8’ by 9.5’ addition behind an existing garage and connecting it via a breezeway up and along a pre-existing, non-conforming northwest side yard setback on the property located at 148 Commercial Street, U5 (Town Center Commercial Zone).
You may view the applications and plans at https://provincetownma.viewpointcloud.com/ and using the ‘Search’ window to look up the property.
Written comments may be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals by email to: [email protected] at least 24 hours before the meeting. Any comments received after that will become part of the public record but not be considered by the ZBA prior to or at the hearing.
The public can attend the hearing in person or view the live broadcast of the meeting on PTV GOV Channel 18 or online at http://www.provincetowntv.org/watch.html. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours before the time of the meeting and will have instructions on how to participate in the meeting virtually.
Jeremy Callahan, Chair
Posted by the Assistant Town Clerk: www.provincetown-ma.gov, 09/29/2021, 9:45 am AR
The Independent: October 7 and 14, 2021
Town of Provincetown
Community Preservation GRANTS
Due no Later than Thursday, December 30, 2021
Community Preservation Committee
The Provincetown Community Preservation Committee is seeking funding proposals for projects that meet Community Preservation Fund goals. Categories include community housing, historic preservation, and open space/recreation. Copies of the Plan and application are also available in the Town Manager’s Office, Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA 02657 or from Housing Specialist Michelle Jarusiewicz. To read the Town of Provincetown Community Preservation Plan and Application for Funding, go to the Town’s website www.provincetown-ma.gov. Completed proposals must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines to the Town Manager’s office by Thursday, December 30, 2021 by 5:00 pm for consideration at the April 2022 Town Meeting. For further information, contact Housing Specialist Michelle Jarusiewicz, at [email protected] or 508/487-7087.
Town of Provincetown
Public Hearing
Historic District Commission
The Provincetown Historic District Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.
Public Hearings will be held for the following applications requesting a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown.
You may view the applications and plans at https://provincetownma.viewpointcloud.com by using the ‘Search’ window to look up the property. Written comments may be submitted to the Historic District Commission by email to: [email protected] at least 24 hours before the meeting. Any comments received after that deadline will become part of the public record but not be considered by the HDC prior to or at the hearing.
HDC 21-225
Application by Carlos Verde, on behalf of Mark Rotenstreich, requesting to replace wood deck balusters with wire cables on the structure located at 405-407 Commercial Street, U1.
HDC 21-233
Application by Ted Smith, on behalf of Richard A. Keyes et al., requesting to add a dormer on the east and the west side of a structure located at 442 Commercial Street, U4.
HDC 21-234
Application by Casey Clark, on behalf of Kenneth E. Fulk, II, requesting to enclose a deck to make a porch and add two custom windows, trim, and siding on the structure located at 471 Commercial Street.
HDC 21-235
Application by Ed Lanoue, on behalf of Scott G. Sanders et vir., requesting to install a Tesla solar roof on the structure located at 522 Commercial Street, UA.
Laurie Delmolino, Chair
Posted by the Town Clerk www.provincetown-ma.gov, 10/06/2021, 8:30 am AR
Published: The Independent October 14 and 21, 2021
Town of Provincetown
Public Hearing
Planning Board
The Provincetown Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.
The meeting will be in person, however the public may participate remotely. You view the live broadcast of the meeting online at PTV GOV Channel 18 at http://www.provincetowntv.org/watch.html or get instructions for viewing and participating via the Microsoft Teams app on the Planning Board agenda, which will be posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours before the time of the meeting.
The Planning Board will consider the following requests:
PLN 21-24
Application by Lester J. Murphy, Esq., on behalf of Marjorie Kehne, seeking Site Plan Review pursuant to Article 2, Section 2320(A), High Elevation Protection District (A), of the Zoning By-Laws for alterations to a site to include installation of hardening and a native stone parking area and driveway, repair of an existing timber wall and installation of a new timber wall, installation of a concrete pad for the relocation of a generator, installation of a new propane tank and removal of existing tanks, approval of recently installed wood steps and adjacent plantings, and approval for recently installed solar panels on the property located at 774 Commercial Street.
You may view the applications and plans at https://provincetownma.viewpointcloud.com/ and using the ‘Search’ window to look up the property.
Paul Graves, Chair
Posted: www.provincetown-ma.gov , 10/06/2021, 8:20 am AR
The Independent: October 14 and 21, 2021
Town of Provincetown
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS and STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL CONTRACTORS
New Police Station Building
In response to this RFQ, interested General Contractors are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) application package as follows: SOQ application packages for the Provincetown Police Station project will be received until November 12, 2021 at 1 PM, via Projectdog, an online bidding service. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package will be made available beginning October 13, 2021 at 2 PM at www.Projectdog.com or for pick-up at: Projectdog, Inc, 18 Graf Road, Suite 8 Newburyport, MA 978-499-9014 (M – F 8:30AM – 5PM). Go to www.Projectdog.com and click Sign Up for free or log in with your existing account. Enter Project Code 846301 in the project locator box. Select “Acquire Documents” to download documents or review a hard copy at Projectdog’s physical location. Questions regarding the website or project document distribution should be directed to Projectdog, Inc at (978) 499- 9014.
Alex B. Morse
Town Manager
Chief Procurement Officer
Town of Provincetown
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS and STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBCONTRACTORS
New Police Station Building
In response to this RFQ, SOQ application packages for the Provincetown Police Station project will be received until November 12, 2021 at 1 PM, via Projectdog, an online bidding service. SOQ application forms and schedules will be made available beginning October 13, 2021 at 2 PM at www.Projectdog.com or for pick-up at: Projectdog, Inc, 18 Graf Road, Suite 8 Newburyport, MA 978-499-9014 (M – F 8:30AM – 5PM). Go to www.Projectdog.com and click Sign Up for free or log in with your existing account. Enter Project Code 846301 in the project locator box. Select “Acquire Documents” to download documents or review a hard copy at Projectdog’s physical location. Questions regarding the website or project document distribution should be directed to Projectdog, Inc at (978) 499-9014.
Alex B. Morse
Town Manager
Chief Procurement Officer
Town of Provincetown
Public Hearing
Select Board
2021 Annual Traffic Hearing
The Provincetown Select Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Judge Welsh Room at Town Hall, 260 Commercial St. Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 to hear the merits of the following parking and traffic proposals that have been submitted to the Select Board for review in the 2021 Annual Traffic Hearing. Individuals filing traffic proposals or their representative must participate during the hearing.
Citizen Proposals
- Request by Thomas DeSantis to move the Mechanic Street street sign from the Southwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont to the Northwest corner of Mechanic and Tremont.
- Request by Mark Gallant for pave the portion of Point Street adjacent to Bradford Street Extension. This portion of Point Street is gravel and has begun to erode posing a access and public safety concern.
- Request by Tracy Kachtick-Anders to require Riley’s to create an outlet from the Standish Street for people parking at CVS to exit back onto Bradford Street. Require a parking lot attendant for CVS. Install speed bumps on Standish Street from Bradford to Cemetery Road. Post a traffic officer during high season at the corner of Bradford and Standish Street.
- Request by Emmett Catanese to remove the 3 hour time limit on the parking spaces along Alden Street and replace with a 48 hour time limit.
- Request by Emmett Catanese to improve the shoulders of Race Point Road to install delineated onstreet parking spaces and install a sidewalk.
- Request by Lynn Hartness to install a handicapped parking space on Commercial Street adjacent to 1 Conway Street.
- Request by Michael Perry to restrict commercial traffic on Court Street. To restrict right turns from Cudworth onto Court Street. Install a “Not a Thru Street” sign at the corner of Prince and Cudworth Street. Move the Cudworth street sign closer to the corner in front of 19 Court to help serve as a marker for vehicles turning.
- Request by Christopher Mathison to allocate two parking spaces in the West End Parking Lot for additional bike racks.
- Request by Christopher Mathison to expand the authorized times of close Commercial Street to vehicle traffic as follows:
| Current Hours July and August | Proposed Hours June 1 to September 10 | |
| Friday | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am | 6:30 pm – 2:00 am |
| Saturday | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am | 1:00 pm – 2:00 am |
| Sunday | None | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm |
- Request by Christopher Mathison to provide a shared bike lane on Winthrop Street from Commercial Street to Shank Painter Road. Provide better sightlines and signage at street crossing across Bradford Street and Shank Painter Road on Winthrop Street. Create signage for bike lane to increase use and safety.
- Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel to install illuminated speed limit signs on Standish Street between Bradford Street and Cemetery Road and in both directions on Cemetery Road from Conwell Street to Alden Street.
- Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel enforce speed limits on Standish Street and Cemetery Road.
- Request by Vincent Breglia and Gordon Siegel to paint “SLOW” and “SPEED LIMIT 15 MPH” on Standish Street and in both directions on Cemetery Road.
- Request by Robert Visconti to remove the public parking space in front of 40 Pleasant Street.
- Request by Eric Cordes and David Gural to add an additional sign at the end of Standish Street which indicates “Center of Town” with a left turn.
- Request by Joachim Sandbichler to create a marked loading zone/no parking area in from 328 Commercial Street.
Staff Proposals
- Request by the Transportation Coordinator to change the two metered parking spaces on Bradford Street between Standish and Alden Streets to Parking Permit Only spaces and amend Section 4-9-2 to reflect.
- Request by the Transportation Coordinator to make Aunt Sukey’s Way a Resident Permit Parking Only Street and amend Section 4-9-1 to reflect.
- Request by the Transportation Coordinator to amend the Parking and Traffic Regulations:
5-3-1 Parking meter rates
Parking meters shall be $.25 for 10 minutes in the following areas: Bradford Street, Standish Street, Provincetown Inn, Victor’s, and Day’s Lot.
5-3-2 PARKING KIOSK RATES
Parking kiosk fees shall be $.50 for every 15 minutes in the following areas: Alden St. and lot, Harry Kemp Way, Johnson Street Lot, Ryder Street, Ryder Street Lot, Commercial Street (Atlantic Avenue and Coast Guard Station) West End Lot, West End Rotary (Provincetown Inn), Fire Station Lot, School St., Upper Winslow St. and the VMCC Lot.
Parking Kiosk Fees shall be $.25 for every 10 minutes in the Jerome Smith lot, and Lower Winslow St. spots.
- Request by the Transportation Coordinator to eliminate the commercial permit surcharge from the fee structure.
6-1-1 parking permit RATES
Provincetown parking permit rates, per vehicle, per year shall be:
| Permit Type | Existing Fee | Proposed Fee |
| Resident Senior (age 64 – Including MPL) | Free | No change |
| Board Members (All spaces Including MPL) | Free | No change |
| Resident (All spaces Excluding MPL)* | $55 | No change |
| Resident (All spaces Including MPL) | $150 | No change |
| Guest (All spaces Excluding MPL)** | $175 | No change |
| Guest (All spaces Including MPL) | $350 | No change |
| Jerome Smith Lot:
Car Weekly Annual Camper Resident Annual Camper Non-Resident Annual Utility Trailer |
$75 $250 $500 $500 |
Delete No change No change No change |
| Kayaks | $50 | No change |
| Boat and kayak winter storage | Boats and trailers up to 17 feet is $50, plus $40 a foot for each additional foot up to 30 feet | No change |
| Replacement Permits | $10 | No change |
| Contractor Work Permits | $5 | No change |
* Parking allowed on all residential side streets, metered spaces, and parking lots except for the MacMillan Pier Municipal Parking Lot
** Parking allowed in all metered spaces and parking lots except for the MacMillan Pier Municipal Parking Lot
Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 12 p.m. to the Office of the Select Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] or virtually by dialing (833) 579-7589. When prompted, enter the following conference number: 336 322 666 #.
David Abramson, Chair
Select Board
Town Hall, www.provincetown-ma.gov10/05/2021, 3:00 pm AR
Revised 10/6/2021, 10:45 am AR
Independent: October 14th and October 21nd, 2020
Town of Provincetown
Public Notice
Visitor Services Board
VSB Announces Tourism Marketing Grant Opportunities for FY 2023
The Visitor Services Board is seeking grant proposals for events and marketing funding under the Tourism Fund for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).
Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations, individuals, or businesses conducting an event, activity, or project located in the Town of Provincetown. Funding will be awarded to events promoting and enhancing the shoulder and winter seasons. Matching Marketing Grants are also available for projects and programs which promote year-round tourism in Provincetown.
Application will be available beginning October 14, 2021 and must be submitted by Monday December 6, 2020. All applications must be submitted using the online program. Grant Application information can be found at http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/591/Tourism
Applications must be submitted by Monday, December 6, 2021.
Regina Cassidy
Chair, Visitor Services Board
Posted: Town Hall, http://www.provincetown-ma.gov , 10/06/2021, 8:10 am AR
Published: Independent 10/14/2021; 10/21/2021; 10/28/2021
