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 instructions on the agenda.
Thursday, Feb. 1
- Nauset Regional Middle School Advisory Council, 3:30 p.m., at NRMS, Room 269
Tuesday, Feb. 6
- Cable Internet and Cellular Service Advisory Committee, 9 a.m.
- Select Board, 6 p.m., Adult Community Center and Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 7
- Conservation Commission, 4 p.m., Town Hall basement conference room and Zoom
- Maurice’s Planning Committee, 4 p.m.
Conversation Starters
Who Will Join the WHA?
The Wellfleet Housing Authority (WHA) is seeking residents to run for an open seat on the board. According to a press release sent to the Independent by WHA chair Elaine McIlroy, member Richard Ciotti is stepping down after serving eight years.
The candidates for the five-year position will be on the ballot at the annual town election on April 29. Nomination papers can be taken out at town hall and must be submitted by March 11.
The WHA meets once a month to work with other town committees, including the Local Housing Partnership and the Affordable Housing Trust, to advance housing efforts currently underway, including the Residences at Lawrence Hill and Maurice’s Campground.
The board oversees the Buy Down Program, which provides grants to first time homebuyers, as well as a down payment and closing costs loan program and a rental assistance program. The WHA works with the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) in Orleans and the Community Development Partnership (CDP) in Orleans, which provide part time housing specialist services to the committee.
Inquiries can be directed to McIlroy at [email protected].
Conservation Agent Resigns
Conservation Agent Beth Pyles submitted her resignation on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Town Administrator Rich Waldo said. She started her job just two months ago, on Nov. 6. Her resignation is “effective immediately,” Waldo said.
Waldo declined to comment further on the resignation. Pyles did not respond to a request for comment before the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday. —Sam Pollak
