The greens, golds, pinks, and reds of just a few weeks ago have given way to a sepia-toned world, awash in amber, russet, and ash. I pull up to my […]
Provincetown
MISSING THE BUS
If You See Something, Say Something
PROVINCETOWN — Police are investigating the disappearance of a white 2011 Chevrolet Star Crafter student activities mini-bus. It was apparently stolen sometime overnight on Thursday, Nov. 4 from the public […]
COURT REPORT
Judge Is Asked to Require $50K Bond in Barracks Suit
Plaintiffs argue that dorm-style housing doesn’t count as ‘affordable’
PROVINCETOWN — Lawyers for the developer of a proposed workforce housing project — known as the Barracks — and the town’s planning board, which approved the development, have asked a […]
VETERANS DAY
A Son of Provincetown Looks Back on His Service
The challenge now is to ‘stay true to the idealism that inspired us in the first place’
Michael Cabral retired as a sergeant in the United States Army in 2013 with a chest full of medals. He also had PTSD. Cabral fractured his back twice in training […]
ECONOMY
As Guest Houses Sell, Many Become Private Homes
But innkeeping retains its appeal for some new owners
PROVINCETOWN — For 10 years, Provincetown’s hotel and guest house industry has been characterized by two trends. The total number of hotel rooms has been gradually decreasing, as many properties, […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Park by Any Other Name
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. Tuesday, Nov. 16 […]
WHARFINGERS
The Lagasses’ Marina Deal Required a Harbor Walk by 2019
Pier Corp. board members question using public money to help get it built
PROVINCETOWN — When Chuck and Ann Lagasse bought Fisherman’s Wharf in 2016, the Chapter 91 license they secured from the state required them to construct a harbor walk on the […]
OCTOBER SURPRISE
High Winds Leave Outer Cape Powerless After Latest Nor’easter
Eversource back-up battery due in early 2021 won’t be ready until next spring
PROVINCETOWN — It sounds ironic, but the island of Nantucket is a good place to ride out a nor’easter like the one that struck on Oct. 27, bringing wind gusts […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
When East Winds Pummel Our Harbor
It’s time for those who have boats to rethink readiness
The Provincetown waterfront once again took a severe beating from a coastal storm which, other than Hurricane Bob, was probably as intense as any coastal storm we’ve experienced in recent […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
VFW Demolition Set
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. 4 […]
MEDICINE
In Provincetown, a Family Fights a Rare Ailment
Research on Machado-Joseph disease honors Veronica and Mark Silva
PROVINCETOWN — For her family and friends, Veronica Silva’s 80th birthday party on June 15, 2012 was more of a living funeral than a celebration, recalled her son David Silva, […]
HOUSING
Select Board Picks TCB for VFW Project
Vote on allocating rooms tax revenue is put off
PROVINCETOWN — The Community Builders, the Boston firm that built 50 apartments at Province Landing on Shank Painter Road 10 years ago, has won the bidding to construct affordable housing […]
LOO NEWS
Final East End Park Design Comes In at $2.3M
Final plan is simpler, but includes a restroom
PROVINCETOWN — The final design of the East End Waterfront Park includes fewer trees but has that bathroom that people requested. The cost to turn the existing crushed-shell parking lot […]
POPULARITY CONTEST
West End in a Pickle Over Popular Sport
Town reduces hours at the pickleball court after volley of complaints
PROVINCETOWN — How heated is the debate about the West End pickleball courts? If the swear words were left in everyone’s statements, this article would be two inches longer. “I’m […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Stranded Boat Could Delay Shellfish Season
Meetings Ahead
All meetings this week are in person at Town Hall. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch to see if a remote option is available. Thursday, Oct. 28 […]