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In the News
See this week’s Banner to read the latest on local predictions for what will happen to the cost of heating Outer Cape homes. Oil prices are already up nearly 50 percent from last year and propane could top out higher. Included is a list of agencies that offer aid for heating bills to those who qualify based on income and organizations that can help the homeowner buy oil for less.
In Provincetown: the Deaconess is holding an open house this weekend to talk about the plans and costs of senior living units that will be built as part of the take over of the Cape End Manor; hoped for affordable housing in two buildings on Alden Street is off again as the buildings go back on the open market; Boatslip sales dispute appears to be headed for resolution; Visitor Services Board struggles with branding concept; Veteran’s Memorial Elementary School looks at new learning system that employs art to teach critical thinking; the water & sewer board will hold a hearing to discuss possible rate structures for new sewer users; police finally release complaints related to July 4 fracas; Land’s End manager branches out and starts own property management business.
In Truro: neighbors near the planned affordable housing in North Truro have once again filed a complaint to halt the development; selectmen look at eminent domain taking of two private roads to provide access to another affordable housing potential project; town committee seeks proposals for use of the CPA funds which will amount to several hundred thousand dollars over the next few years.
In Wellfleet: the upcoming Town Meeting will look at the new fire station proposal that hinges on the purchase of Gutsy Bender’s; the town looks at potential wind technology and identifies sites to begin testing.
In Eastham: the idea of a municipal water system gains ground and the consideration becomes more serious; Nauset football drops opener to Plymouth South.
In other news: an interview with Wellfleet’s Lisa Brown, one of the founders of the OysterFest; dune shack survey to consider traditional use gets closer to completion; the several hundred pound ocean sunfish, the mola mola is frequent sight off the Cape shore; letters; archives; and a 20-page pullout on Cape women we find fascinating.
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Vehicle access request for shellfish grants put on hold
Dirt bike controversy at Clapps Pond continues
Educational program uses art to teach critical thinking
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Oct 6th, 2005