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Orleans says 'yes' to $9 million Rock Harbor wharf improvements. Election results.
Two incumbents were reelected as Snow Library trustees and a former member will join the board again, according to preliminary results from Orleans' annual town election on Tuesday. Incumbents James F. Balliett was the highest vote getter with 936 votes, followed by former member Cheryl G. Bryan who earned 813. Another incumbent, Mark Steven Ziomek, who was also reelected, earned 808 votes. Each term lasts three years. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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. ...
One race in Dennis town election. Here's who won.
DENNIS — John Terrio was re-elected to the Select Board for a full three-year term in the Dennis town election Tuesday with 1,611 votes. He was on the board after running last year for an unexpired one-year term, defeating Wayne Bergeron. Terrio, who has been active in the community...
Orleans town meeting voters passed highest town budget ever. Here's what you need to know.
Orleans town meeting Monday night passed its highest town budget ever at $51 million. The number included $12.9 million for three school budgets, a $9 million reconstruction of Rock Harbor’s commercial wharf, $150,000 for a new library grant application and several articles for expanded housing and future town projects.
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.
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