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The town of Truro took down political campaign signs, but then stopped. What happened?
The American Civil Liberties Union has made an inquiry with the town of Truro based on claims from a political candidate who says the town in April wrongfully removed his campaign signs from private property. Timothy Hickey, a candidate for Select Board whose signs were removed, said he was never...
Some town meetings in Massachusetts weigh in on Israel-Hamas war with articles supporting ceasefire
Wellfleet Town Meeting recently passed a resolution calling for a “lasting ceasefire.” The document will be delivered to federal legislators. As towns across Massachusetts hold their town meetings, topics like budgets and zoning laws are sometimes being overshadowed by a complex, controversial international issue: the Israel-Hamas war. Wellfleet...
'Tough to get at.' Mosquito expert concerned about conditions in Wellfleet
Could there be a repeat of Wellfleet's 2021 mosquito plague this year? The early signs seem a bit ominous. In 2021, Wellfleet resident Jodi North Birchall told the Cape Cod Times that the mosquito conditions in her yard were like a "horror movie." She recently posted on her Facebook page that mosquito conditions are "WAY WORSE this year."
Four Truro residents vying for 2 Select Board seats. What you need to know.
Other positions on the ballot include three School Committee seats, two Library Trustee seats, a seat on the Cemetery Commission and a Planning Board position. The School Committee race is also technically contested, however, only incumbent Vida Richter appears on the ballot alongside three write-in slots. Current Select Board members...
Eastham voters approve two tax overrides to fund education costs and police staffing
Eastham voters overwhelmingly approved three ballot questions on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Town Clerk's office. Two questions were for significant overrides of Proposition 2 1/2. Voters said yes (731 to 388) to allowing the town to assess an additional $1,020,000 in real estate and personal property taxes...
Petitioned article draws many Wellfleet town meeting voters to microphone. What to know.
Editor's note: A correction was made on May 21, 2024, to a quote by a town meeting attendee. WELLFLEET — Wellfleet resident Farrukh Najmi made a motion to support an enduring ceasefire in Gaza at Monday's town meeting. His granddaughter was born around the time Hamas militants stormed into nearby Israeli towns on Oct. 7. He said he's been on pins and needles since then, watching the news and reading about the suffering in Gaza. ...
Provincetown election results: Voters weighed in on Select Board race, money requests
Provincetown voters returned incumbent Leslie Sandberg to the Select Board in Tuesday's annual town election. Incumbent Ngina Lythcott and Terese Nelson were chosen for seats on the School Committee. According to unofficial election results, Sandberg garnered 736 votes and Jere Miller received 122 votes in the Select Board race. Two...
Mark Your Calendars! Provincetown Health Fair at Town Hall on June 6
Provincetown will host its Local Health Fair on June 6, 2024, at the Town Hall Auditorium. The Provincetown Health Department, with support from Outer Cape Community Solutions, organizes this free event to increase health awareness and offer essential services to both residents and seasonal workers from Provincetown and nearby areas.
Provincetown Water Department Wins Prestigious Award for Quality Service Again
The Provincetown Water Department has received a prestigious award in the Medium and Large Community System Category at the 2024 Public Water Systems Awards. The award, given for providing safe and reliable drinking water, was presented on May 9, 2024, at the Devens Common Center. Notable attendees included Water Superintendent Cody Salisbury and Public Works Director Jim Vincent.
No tax increases at Wellfleet's annual town meeting. Here's why you should go anyway.
WELLFLEET — For the first time in a long time, voters will have a reprieve from tax increases due to Proposition 2 ½ overrides or debt exclusions. There are none on this year’s annual town warrant. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Gary Sorkin, chairman of the Community Preservation Committee, which has recommended 13 articles on the warrant. ...
Upcoming Road Paving Schedule for Fort Hill and Hemenway Roads Starting May 13
Lawrence Lynch will be preparing and paving in Eastham beginning the week of May 13th.They will start on Fort Hill Road and Hemenway Road. Lawrence Lynch will then progress through the following roads over the next two to three weeks. ...Visit here for more details.
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