Town of Provincetown
Finance Committee
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Hearing
March 13, 2025
Per the Provincetown Charter 2-3-g, the Committee will hold a Public Hearing on THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2025 AT 2:00 PM in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 to hear comments from the public on the April 7, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The Finance Committee will vote their recommendations on the Articles in the meeting.
Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:00 PM to the Office of the Town Clerk, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or emailed to [email protected] or in person at the meeting or virtually at the meeting as noted below.
Mark Bjorstrom, Chair Finance Committee
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/26/2026 10:01 am, EP
Published: Provincetown Independent: March 6, March 13, 2025
Town of Provincetown
POSITION OPENINGS
PARAMEDIC AND FIREFIGHTER –
EMT/PARAMEDIC
The Town of Provincetown is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Paramedic and Firefighter – EMT/Paramedic. Salary starts at $87,168. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. For initial consideration send application, cover letter, and resume to: Human Resources, Town of Provincetown, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected].
Published: Independent: March 6 & 13, 2025
Town of Provincetown
POSITION OPENING
POLICE CHIEF
The Town of Provincetown is seeking an experienced and community-focused leader to serve as its next Police Chief. Provincetown is a vibrant coastal community at the tip of Cape Cod, known for its Portuguese heritage and rich history as a fishing village, thriving arts scene, and dynamic seasonal population that swells from approximately 3,800 year-round residents to over 60,000 in the summer. As one of the nation’s most prominent LGBTQ+ communities, and one of the world’s most celebrated queer destinations, Provincetown requires a Police Chief who is not only a skilled law enforcement professional but also an inclusive, responsive leader attuned to the unique needs of this diverse and progressive community. The ideal candidate will embrace Provincetown’s deep commitment to equity, public safety, and community-driven solutions while fostering trust, collaboration, and innovative policing strategies that reflect the town’s distinct character.
Provincetown offers an exceptional benefits package with a base salary range of $150,000 to $170,000, commensurate with qualifications.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and résumé as a single PDF file to Human Resource Manager, Katie Buckley at [email protected].
Published, Independent: March 6 & 13, 2025
Town of Provincetown
Select Board
Finance Committee
Proposed FY2026 Operating Budget
Joint Public Hearing
March 17, 2025 at 6 P.M
In accordance with §6-4-g of the Provincetown Charter, the Select Board and the Finance Committee will hold a remote Joint Public Hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 AT 6 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, to hear comments from the public on the Town’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget.
Copies of the budget are available by request to the Select Board via email at [email protected] or on the town’s website at www.provincetown-ma.gov.
The public is encouraged to submit any comments in writing by Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to the Select Board, Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657, by email to [email protected], or in person at the hearing.
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David Abramson
Chair, Select Board
Mark Bjorstrom
Chair, Finance Committee
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/25/2025 4:16 pm, EP
Publication: Provincetown Independent March 6th and March 13th, 2025
Select Board
26 Bangs Street
Petition Installation of Electrical Equipment
Public Hearing
Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
The Board will hold a Public Hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 pursuant to MGL Chapter 166, Section 22, on the following request:
Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install 33’ approximately of 1-4” conduit and one handhole 42/HA5 to customer installed handhole 42/HB5 on private property in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan NO. 19897682 dated February 5, 2025.
Copies of the plan can be viewed upon request. Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12 noon to the Office of the Select Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] or in person at the hearing.
David Abramson, Chairman
Select Board
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/12/2025 10:59 am, EP
Published: Provincetown Independent March 6th and March 13th, 2025
Town of Provincetown
Select Board
Public Hearing
622 Commercial Street
Petition installation of Electrical Equipment
Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
The Board will hold a Public Hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 pursuant to MGL Chapter 166, Section 22, on the following request:
Application by Marissa Jackson on behalf of Eversource Energy requesting permission to install 10’ 1-4” pipe under the sidewalk from existing pole number 1/118 to a customer installed handhole on private property. in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan NO. 19860619 dated February 5, 2025.
Copies of the plan can be viewed upon request. Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12 noon to the Office of the Select Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] or in person at the hearing.
David Abramson, Chairman
Select Board
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/12/2025 10:57 am EP
Published: Provincetown Independent March 6th and March 13th, 2025
Town of Provincetown
Select Board
Public Hearing
Annual Town Meeting – Select Board Recommendations
Monday, March 24, 2025, 6 P.M.
Per the Provincetown Charter 2-3-g, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025, 6 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 to hear comment from the public on April 7, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles sponsored by the Select Board and vote their recommendations.
Comments may be submitted in writing by Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12 p.m. to the Office of the Select Board, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected] or in person at the hearing.
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Dave Abramson, Chair
Select Board
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/26/2025 11:17 am, EP
Published: Provincetown Independent March 6th and March 13th, 2025.
Town of Provincetown
Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6 P.M.
The Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025, in the Judge Welsh Room in Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA on the following cases:
ZBA 25-7
Application by Brad Walker, on behalf of Chambers-Kusy Living Trust, seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 3, Sections 3110, Change, Extensions or Alterations, and 3115, Demolition and Reconstruction, of the Zoning By-Laws to renovate a portion of a structure, to demolish and reconstruct later additions, including a garage, and to lift a roof 2’ with a reconfigured dormer/head-house up and along pre-existing, non-conforming front and side yard setbacks on a non-conforming lot located at 146 Commercial Street (Town Commercial Center Zone).
ZBA 25-8
Application by Robin B,. Reid, Esq., on behalf of Escape Plan, LLC, seeking a Special Permit pursuant to Article 2, Section 2440, Permitted Principal Uses, B5, Restaurants, Bars Entertainment, footnote 6, of the Zoning By-Laws to permit the service of alcohol across the Inn’s property to guests and guests of guests on the property located at 105 & 109R Bradford Street Extension (Residential 1 Zone).
Jeremy Callahan, Chair
Posted by the Town Clerk: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
02/25/2025 2:57 pm, EP
The Independent: March 6 and 13, 2025
Town of Provincetown
CHARTER COMPLIANCE COMMISSION
Public Hearing
April 2, 2025
In accordance with §2-3-g.4 of the Provincetown Charter, the Provincetown Charter Compliance Commission will hold a Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025 AT 1:00 PM in the Judge Welsh Room in Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA to determine the number of Board members in favor or opposed to the petitioned articles concerning the Provincetown Charter for the April 7, 2025, Annual and Special Town Meeting.
The meeting will be in person. Comments may also be submitted in writing in advance by Monday, March 31, 2025, 1:00 p.m., to the Town Clerk, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected].
Julia L. Perry, Secretary, Charter Compliance Commission
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
03/05/2025 2:00 pm, EP
Independent: March 13 and March 20, 2025
Town of Provincetown
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Public Hearing
March 18, 2025
In accordance with §2-3-g of the Provincetown Charter, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and/or Provincetown General Bylaws Chapter 12, Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Provincetown Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, in the Judge Welsh Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, to hear comments from the public and to determine the number of Board members in favor or opposed to the articles relating to the natural environment on the warrant of the April 7, 2025 Town Meeting, and to consider the following in addition to cases continued from previous hearings:
CON-25-19 659 Commercial Street Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Alicia Anderson to install removable seasonal deck, replace walkway, and replace wooden members on bulkhead. Work to take place within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and Buffer Zone to Coastal Beach.
Copies of the applications listed in this hearing notice may be viewed either at the Community Development Office in Town Hall, or online by clicking on the links in the meeting agenda, which will be posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours before the time of the meeting.
Nathaniel Mayo, Chair
Posted by the Town Clerk:
www.provincetown-ma.gov
03/05/2025 10:25 am, EP
The Provincetown Independent:
March 13, 2025
Town of Provincetown
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Public Hearing
April 2, 2025
The Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 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.
HDC 25-45
Application by Ted Smith, on behalf of John S. Cunningham et al., requesting to construct a new porch on the east elevation of structure, renovate facades on the north and west elevations, and to construct a 10’ by 13’ addition on the west elevation with a roof deck above on the property located at 6 Center Street.
HDC 25-47
Application by Trevor Pontbriand, on behalf of 398 Commercial Street, LLC, requesting to convert an existing garage/studio into an ADU, and to add a window and door for a required means of egress on the structure located at 398 Commercial Street.
HDC 25-52
Application by Christine Bezio for Cape Associates, on behalf of Eleanor V. Pannesi, requesting to replace non-structural railing/pilings with new 8-10” pilings and to install a gazebo/awning on an existing dec at the property located at 71 Commercial Street.
HDC 25-54
Application by Ginny Binder, on behalf of the West End Racing Club, requesting to meet FEMA compliance standards under the 9th edition of the Building Code on the property located at 83 Commercial Street.
John Dowd, Chair
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
03/05/2025 9:27 am, EP
Published: The Independent March 13 and 20, 2025
Town of Provincetown
POSITION OPENING
DPW – CUSTODIAN
The Town of Provincetown is accepting applications for an opening in the Department of Public Works/Buildings & Grounds Division for Public Restroom Custodian. This is a 40 hour a week position with periodic overtime. This position will be responsible for cleaning the building assigned as well as the scheduling of seasonal employees. Some duties are: vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, waxing floors; painting, simple repairs, minor plumbing leaks, and any other related duties as may be required or assigned.
This will be a union Grade 3 position – Starting pay – $53,860 Training Wage. Please find the full job description, job posting and Provincetown employment application at http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/6/Employment
For initial consideration send application, cover letter, and resume to: Human Resources, Town of Provincetown, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657, or email [email protected]. Deadline of March 26th, 2025.
The Town of Provincetown is an equal opportunity employer.
The Independent: March 13 & 20, 2025
Town of Provincetown
PERSONNEL BOARD
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Per the Provincetown Charter 2-3-g, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025, 4:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. To hear comments from the public on April 7, 2025, Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles sponsored by the Personnel Board and vote their recommendations.
Comments may be submitted in writing by Monday, March 24, 2025, 12 p.m. to the Human Resources, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or [email protected]
Marianne Clements, Chair
Personnel Board
Provincetown Independent: March 13 & 20, 2025
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
03/03/2025, 10:55 am AR
Town of Provincetown
PLANNING BOARD
Public Hearing
March 27, 2025
The Board will hold a Public Hearing on THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. in the Judge Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.
The Planning Board will consider the following request:
PLN 25-6
Application by Ryan Campbell, on behalf of Patrick Joseph McNamara, seeking Site Plan Review pursuant to Article 2, Section 2320 (A) and (B), High Elevation Protection District (A) and (B),
of the Zoning By-Laws to fully renovate an existing single-family structure, including lifting it onto a new foundation, and replacing exterior fenestration materials and exterior decks on the property located at 6 Priscilla Alden Road.
Dana Masterpolo, Chair
Posted: Town Hall
www.provincetown-ma.gov
03/05/2025 9:35 am, EP
The Independent: March 13 and 20, 2025