PROVINCETOWN — If you’re subscribed to emails from your town’s government, you’ve probably received a message recently asking you to respond to the Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Housing Preference Survey. […]
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SMALL-TOWN NOISE
Battle Over Music at Fox & Crow Goes to Court
Zoning board hopes the two sides can find a compromise
WELLFLEET — Trudy Vermehren has been in an argument with neighbors about noise ever since she moved her popular year-round gathering spot, the Fox & Crow Café, from its previous […]
SPEECH
Civility Pledge Is off the Agenda in Truro
A code of conduct for town officials could happen, however
TRURO — The select board is no longer working on one of its goals and objectives for fiscal 2023, according to member Sue Areson: the implementation of a “civility pledge” […]
ENVIRONMENT
Wellfleet Expands Single-Serving Plastic Bottle Ban
Saying no to plastic soft drink and seltzer bottles, ‘the quicker the better’
WELLFLEET — You will no longer find your favorite soft drinks or seltzer waters in single-serving plastic bottles on the shelves of Wellfleet’s markets and take-out windows. That’s because a plastic […]
BUSINESS
Truro Orders Martin to Cease Business on Route 6
Commercial use of the former Jack’s Gas site is prohibited, say Seashore officials
TRURO — Robert Martin has been selling firewood from a roadside lot at 100 Route 6 since he began renting it on Jan. 15. This spring, the business’s footprint seemed […]
TOWN ELECTIONS
Montoya-Quintero and Raymond Win School Committee Seats
Three Prop 2½ overrides pass easily
EASTHAM — According to preliminary results released on the evening of May 16, town voters have elected Monica Montoya-Quintero and Debra Raymond to fill the two open seats on the […]
10,000 BATTERIES
The BESS Is Up and Running on Race Point Road
But Eversource’s Battery Energy Storage System never saw duty this winter
PROVINCETOWN — For the first time in years, the Outer Cape managed to avoid major power outages last winter. There were storms — including on Dec. 23, when several East […]
THE DREDGE REPORT
28 Acres of Blackfish Creek Will Be Placed Under Mitigation
The acreage is required to receive a dredging permit, but confusion remains
WELLFLEET — Town officials are finalizing plans to dedicate 28 acres of Blackfish Creek to oyster habitat enhancement as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to receive a […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Summer Rec Spots
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Election Results Are In
Meetings Ahead 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, May 18 Pamet […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Preschool Voucher Applications
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wanted: Public Safety Officers
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for details. All meetings are […]
TOWN MEETING
Eastham Voters OK All Zoning Articles, Borrowing
But a ban on single-use disposable plastic items is rejected
EASTHAM — With nary a cloud in the sky to darken last Saturday’s Eastham town meeting at the Nauset High School football field, voters approved all but the last article […]
TOWN ELECTION
Borg and Miller Are Elected in Provincetown
Both Proposition 2½ overrides are approved by voters
PROVINCETOWN — Erik Borg, 38, and Austin Miller, 32, were both elected to the Provincetown Select Board at the town’s annual election on May 9. They will replace Bobby Anthony […]
THE DREDGE REPORT
28 Acres of Blackfish Creek Will Be Placed Under Mitigation
The acreage is required to receive a dredging permit, but confusion remains
WELLFLEET — Town officials are finalizing plans to dedicate 28 acres of Blackfish Creek to oyster habitat enhancement as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to receive a […]
