WELLFLEET — The addition of a fourth full-time employee of the shellfish dept. has stirred turmoil between town officials and members of the shellfishing community, who claim the process by […]
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THE TALK IN TRURO
In Winter’s Civics Vortex, Reviewing a Meeting That Might Have Been
Voters talk about their reactions to a special town meeting that was postponed
TRURO — The buzz about the special town meeting was not put off until May 4 — even if the meeting itself was. Debate over its two most controversial subjects, […]
CERTIFIED
Eastham Takes on the Housing Management Problem
Seven units owned by the affordable housing trust will be managed by town staff
EASTHAM — Last July, the Eastham Affordable Housing Trust’s housing management contract with the nonprofit Community Development Partnership (CDP) expired, and the trust didn’t renew it. Instead, it decided to have […]
JUST POSTERS
Black History Month Gets Little Attention at Nauset High This Year
With the Black Students Union inactive, no events are planned for February
EASTHAM — Nauset Regional High School’s observance of Black History Month last year caused controversy when an “All Lives Matter” banner was hung in a school hallway. This year, students say, […]
SHARK SMART
So Far, Experiments With Shark Barriers Don’t Sway Local Experts
Growing acceptance of sharks’ presence shapes understanding of ‘mitigation’
WELLFLEET — Great white sharks have become as synonymous with Cape Cod summers as lobster rolls and bridge traffic. But as their population has rebounded after decades of decline, so […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Feb. 6 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
PROTEST
Provincetown Marchers Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
On signs and in speeches, people gather to criticize American support for an ongoing war
PROVINCETOWN –– Around 40 demonstrators took to Commercial Street on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 3 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. On signs and in speeches, they demanded […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellness Program
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
The Warrant Is Open
Meetings Ahead Truro meetings are often held remotely. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on joining. Thursday, Feb. 8 Select […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wellfleet May Hire Its Own Accountant
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 are interested in for an agenda […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
No Break for Year-Rounders (Again)
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for a link to […]
PLANNING AHEAD
North Eastham Master Plan Has Time to Evolve
Housing needs are based on pre-pandemic data, but there’s time for updates, say town officials
EASTHAM — The North Eastham Master Plan, which was created in 2022 to help guide the development of three parcels of town-owned land, will likely need some updates before any shovels […]
RADIOACTIVITY
State Says Holtec Must Report on Chemicals in Vaporized Wastewater
DEP wants to assess whether Pilgrim releases should require air quality permit
PLYMOUTH — Holtec International, the company that now owns the shuttered nuclear power station here, has so far not received permission to pursue its initial plan to discharge 1.1 million […]
UPZONING
Provincetown Select Board Wants to End Single-Family Zoning
Planning board asks for a joint discussion before town meeting
PROVINCETOWN — The select board is enthusiastic about two zoning amendments that it wants to bring to town meeting voters this spring — one that would “upzone” the town’s zoning […]
