WELLFLEET — The 328 voters at the April 28 annual town meeting owed their first unexpected vote to resident Brian Stern, who moved to block a $225,000 capital budget item […]
Wellfleet
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION
Against ‘Tyranny of Fear,’ Wellfleet Likes ‘Torture by Democracy’
Despite some applause and boos, Wellfleet wraps 37 articles in a mere 4 hours
WELLFLEET — Monday was a perfect spring evening: warm sunshine lingered, and there was a nice breeze blowing off the bay. While the rest of the Cape was enjoying it, […]
REMAINS OF THE DAY
Judge to Decide If Derelict’s Owner Has Kept His Promise
Despite state program and owner’s agreement, an antique house sits open to the elements
WELLFLEET — The formerly grand 19th-century house on Peace Valley Road sat empty and open to the elements all winter despite the town’s efforts, a state program aimed at saving […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Two Seats, Two Candidates
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, May 1, - Thursday, May 8, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
TOWN MEETING PREVIEW
Wellfleet Will Debate Plans for Campground
No operating overrides; $600K for marina won’t address fire damage
WELLFLEET — For the second year in a row, the annual town meeting warrant does not propose any Proposition 2½ overrides to raise local taxes above the state’s statutory limit, […]
ENVIRONMENT
A Tale of Two Recycling Systems
Wellfleet’s multi-stream approach wins on price and efficiency, while other towns opt for ease
WELLFLEET — If there’s one thing Cape Codders can be proud of, it’s being good recyclers. That’s according to Kari Parcell, whose job is to be picky. Parcell is the […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Old Rules, New Enforcement, and an Emergency
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, Apr. 24, - Thursday, May 1, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
Wellfleet Legal Notices
Town of Wellfleet CONSERVATION COMMISSION Please take notice that the Wellfleet Conservation Commission, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wellfleet Environmental Protection Bylaw, will hold a […]
LIABILITIES
Fisherman and Pier Are in Holding Patterns After Fire
Wellfleet’s marina master plan fund may be tapped to cover ‘hefty expenses’
WELLFLEET — When a public hearing on the Wellfleet Marina’s proposed new fee schedule turned briefly to the subject of insurance at the March 24 select board meeting, the worry […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Affordable in Perpetuity
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, Apr. 17, - Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025
Know when to hit the flats.
GREAT WHITE
State Bans All Large-Shark Fishing on Outer Cape
To get around rules, fishermen claimed to be pursuing other species than great whites
WELLFLEET — A group of fishermen using baited hooks delivered by drones to fish for sharks at LeCount Hollow Beach last September got into an altercation with surfers that led […]
WELLFLEET MARINA
Fire Severely Damages Pier, Fishing Vessel
With no insurance, town may be on the hook for costly repairs
WELLFLEET — A devastating fire that started in the early morning on April 3 at the Wellfleet marina severely damaged the town’s deteriorating wooden L-pier and destroyed a fishing vessel, […]
