PROVINCETOWN — The Ptown Covid-19 Task Force came together a month ago as a channel for volunteer energy to help deal with the coronavirus. The pandemic creates challenges across many […]
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POLITICS
Lyons Joins Andrews in County Commission Race
Three Democrats will try to dislodge Republican Ron Beaty from board
The race is on for two Barnstable County Commission seats, and two experienced Outer Cape politicians are among the contestants. Former Select Board Member Cheryl Andrews, 60, of Provincetown, announced […]
ZONING
ZBA Rejects Bid for More Storage Units at Willy’s Gym
Board cites a cluster of concerns in denying special permit
EASTHAM — The zoning board of appeals has decided that no more storage units will be coming to North Eastham. At its April 2 meeting, the board unanimously voted to […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings will be held using video conferencing. For details: provincetown-ma.gov/27/Town-Boards and from there click on Upcoming Meetings. Thursday, April 9 Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 […]
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This Week in Truro
Meetings Ahead From the town’s website, www.truro-ma.gov/, click on Remote Meeting Information for updated details on how to view public meetings. Thursday, April 9 Select Board, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April […]
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This Week in Wellfleet
Meetings Ahead Meetings are held by videoconference. On the town’s website, wellfleet-ma.gov, look on the right side under the calendar and click on All Upcoming Events for a calendar of […]
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This Week in Eastham
Meetings Ahead Town Hall is closed to the public. Meetings are being conducted remotely. Check the town’s website, www.eastham-ma.gov, for information on meeting schedule changes and how to view and […]
CASES
Two Patients With COVID-19 Describe Their Ordeals
From frightening diagnosis to compassionate community support
As the number of new COVID-19 cases grows daily and the Outer Cape braces for the coming wave of severe illness, now expected to peak in mid-April, two local residents […]
DISASTER HELP
How Workers and Businesses Can Find Relief
Rescue funds include loans and expanded unemployment benefits
PROVINCETOWN — More than $600 billion of the $2 trillion federal financial rescue package that became law last week will go to beefing up unemployment benefits and small business loans […]
LEARNING
Nauset Schools Roll Out Online Education
Extension likely for high school building project
EASTHAM — Students in the Nauset Regional Schools began working from home last week as the district rolled out its alternative learning online program. All schools remain closed until at […]
CIVICS
Truro Lags Behind in Access to Meetings
All other Outer Cape towns are streaming their regulatory boards
TRURO — In the race to get Outer Cape towns’ regulatory board meetings online, Truro is in last place. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order on March 13 suspending […]
PANDEMIC
Health Center Funds Dwindle as Patients Stay Home
OCHS puts losses at $1 million per month
PROVINCETOWN — No clinical services to patients have been canceled since Outer Cape Health Services last week furloughed or laid off nearly half its staff because of lost revenue caused […]
DEVELOPMENT
Large Houses Change the ‘Vibe’ on Shurtleff Road
Planning board won’t stop a teardown that meets requirements
EASTHAM — Some say Shurtleff Road between Thumpertown and Campground beaches is losing its community character of bayside cottages because of a steady stream of new, larger homes being built […]
LODGING
Health Board: Short-term Rentals Should Stop
Hotels are mostly closed; only ‘essential travel’ is permitted
PROVINCETOWN — The board of health is directing short-term rental property owners in Provincetown to refrain from renting their properties, at least through the end of April. Hotels and guest […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings will be aired through video conferencing. For details: provincetown-ma.gov/27/Town-Boards. Thursday, April 2 Public Pier Corp., 2 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9 […]
