EASTHAM — Drew Locke, the former head coach of the Nauset Regional High School boys hockey team, was fired on Feb. 10, but in the seven weeks since, few details […]
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PAPER ROADS
Six Wellfleet Houses Cut Off by Eroding Sand Road
After three years of permit approvals, a solution is blocked by a lawsuit
WELLFLEET — After two January nor’easters, an eroding road has cut off six oceanfront property owners from access to their houses. “Each storm compromises the area even further,” said Douglas […]
BLAME GAME
$41 Million in ARPA Funds Still Stalled at County
With half the money in, county officials can’t agree on distribution plan
BARNSTABLE — The two branches of Barnstable County’s government have been at odds for nearly a year about how $41.37 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds should be distributed. […]
CIVICS
Two Candidates Announce Campaigns for Sheriff
State Rep. Whelan of Brewster and Donna Buckley of Falmouth hope to replace Cummings
BARNSTABLE — After 24 years, Barnstable County Sheriff James Cummings is leaving office. So far, two candidates, Democrat Donna Buckley, a former general counsel in the sheriff’s office, and Republican […]
TOWN MEETING
What’s the Impact of an Impact Fee?
A dive into the short-term rental data suggests six figures of revenue in each town
PROVINCETOWN — Articles to establish a community impact fee on investor-owned short-term rental properties are on the town meeting warrants in Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Eastham this spring. According to Provincetown’s […]
COURT REPORT
Gallery Owner Faces Forgery Charges
Melissa Jerace is also being sued by former friends and associates in Florida
PROVINCETOWN — Melissa Jerace, owner of the East End gallery Domingos En La Playa, faces two counts of forgery of a check and forgery of a deposit slip. The charges, […]
CIVICS
Select Board Again Rejects Planning Board’s Articles
The Truro Planning Board tries and fails to regroup after confrontation
TRURO — An effort by the planning board to regroup after a barrage of criticism from the select board about its proposed zoning bylaw amendments fell apart last week, when the […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Big Money Articles
Some meetings in Provincetown are in person, some are online, and some are both. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to an […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
New Town Meeting Date
Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, March 31 Climate […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Parking at Lecount Hollow
Most meeting in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are being held in person. Go to wellfleet-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Community Impact Fee
Most meetings are being held in person, but some are still remote or virtual. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on the meeting you are interested in to learn about meeting locations and […]
WELLFLEET'S CHOICE
Waldo Is Picked to Take the Helm at Town Hall
He says he will work to keep residents better informed
WELLFLEET — The new town administrator won’t have a long commute. His town hall office is a short jaunt from his home. Richard Waldo, Provincetown’s longtime public works director, was […]
HEALTH
Despite Science Gains, HIV Vaccine Is a Long Way Off
Trials that began last month may yield components for the future
The nonprofit International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and the biopharmaceutical company Moderna announced on Jan. 27 a phase-one human trial of “experimental HIV vaccine antigens.” The trial includes 56 participants […]
THE COUNTY
Two Branches Spar Over Allocation of ARPA Cash
Assembly of Delegates moves to double the amount going directly to towns
Editor’s note: This article has been updated since the deadline for the March 24 print edition. BARNSTABLE — A new disagreement over how to allocate more than $41 million in […]
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Eastham’s Draft Warrant Is Housing-Heavy
Voters will also be asked to approve permanent outdoor dining
EASTHAM — Voters at this year’s annual town meeting on May 2 will be asked to approve an ambitious set of appropriations and zoning changes focused on increasing the town’s […]
