Judges in two separate courts rendered rulings in the last week that buoyed developers of rental housing in Provincetown and Truro. In both cases, the state’s new Housing Choice Act […]
Provincetown
SUGAR AND SPICE
At Relish, Cookies Have a Season Unto Themselves
A summer shop makes a winter essential, sending cheer far and wide
PROVINCETOWN — On a summer day around noontime you can locate Relish by the crowd of people waiting outside. In handsome tank tops or flowing beach gowns they gather, placing […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Second Chance at Scholarships
Meetings Ahead
Some meetings are in person, some online, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Thursday, Dec. 16 […]
HOUSING FUNDS
Provincetown Boards Will Revisit Tax Revenue Split
Conservative rental tax estimate could mean housing loses out
PROVINCETOWN — The select board, community housing council, and year-round market-rate rental housing trust will reconvene on Dec. 15 to tackle, for the second time, a slate of housing proposals […]
HOUSING FOR WORKERS
Barracks Appeal to Stay in Superior Court, Judge Rules
No decision yet on whether plaintiffs must post a bond
PROVINCETOWN — An appeal of the planning board’s approval of the workforce housing development known as the Barracks will remain in Barnstable Superior Court. Lawyers for the developer, Provincetown businessman […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
The Lobster Pot Tree Cometh
Meetings Ahead
Some meetings are in person, some online, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Thursday, Dec. 9 […]
COVID-19 UPDATE
Outer Cape Kids and Parents Feel Relief About Pediatric Vaccine
Gatherings, family vacations, and going back to school
PROVINCETOWN — With crayons and pages of coloring books scattered over the floor around them, Alaina and Kacey Vida sit in the waiting area of a Walgreens Pharmacy. It’s the […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Short-Term Rental Tax
Meetings Ahead
Some meetings are in person, some online, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Thursday, Dec. 2 […]
REAL ESTATE
Pace of Sales Picks Up in Provincetown’s Business Sector
Brass Key, Crowne Pointe, and Land’s End Inn are all changing hands
PROVINCETOWN — The sales of three important hotel and restaurant properties have been announced in recent days, with at least one more pending, as the frenzied real estate market on […]
COURT REPORT
Charged With 4th OUI and Facing 2 Years in Jail
Provincetown man wrecks car on nature trail after police chase
PROVINCETOWN — Sean P. Hallisey, 51, of Bradford Street crashed his ex-partner’s vehicle into the woods beside the entrance to the Old Colony Nature Pathway on Howland Street on Saturday, […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Sign of the Times: Edibles and Pets
Meetings Ahead
Some meetings are in person, some online, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Town Hall is […]
SAL'S PLACE V. CONNORS
Judge Recognizes State Ownership of Intertidal Zone
Reversal means Carew may not have to pay fines and attorney fees
PROVINCETOWN — The owner of Sal’s Place may not have to pay $78,499 in legal fees plus fines for putting restaurant tables on the beach behind her neighbor’s house. In […]
BEACON HILL
Cyr and Peake Direct Federal and State Relief at Housing Efforts
Legislative earmarks could bring $4.5 million to Cape Cod
PROVINCETOWN — Spending bills being finalized in Boston this week will allocate $2.4 billion in federal relief money from the American Rescue Plan Act, which Congress passed in March, and […]
EQUITY
Diversity Audit Sets Direction for Future DEI Officer
Increasing diversity is difficult, so work toward inclusion, says Hinton
PROVINCETOWN — The results of a town diversity audit are in: Provincetown year-rounders are mostly white and older, on average, than the rest of the state, and the community is […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Turkeys Will Trot
Meetings Ahead
Some meetings are in person, some online, and some are both. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Thursday, Nov. 18 […]
