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2025 = Truro Story
Planning Board Considers Eastham’s First Inclusionary Zoning Project
The president of Cape Associates proposes six new rental units on Massasoit Road
By Parker Mumford Jul 23, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Provincetown Sets a Long List of Goals
Alongside housing and flooding are new efforts on road safety and health
By Paul Benson Jul 2, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
‘Creative Destruction’ Is Tearing the Fabric of Community
The short-term-rental tax should be dedicated to addressing the housing crisis
Letter to the Editor by Carl Sussman Jul 2, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Planner Hired for Maurice’s Overlay
Meetings Ahead
Jun 18, 2025, The Provincetown Independent
New Plans for Housing at Seasonal Communities Meeting
Leaders from Cape, Islands, and Berkshires discuss next steps for the new designation
By Paul Benson Jun 4, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Truro Makes Plans for Water, and for Misinformation
As housing and infrastructure advance, the town aims to communicate more clearly
By Aden Choate May 14, 2025, Provincetown Independent
Walsh Zoning and Solar Plan Pass in Truro
Under the town’s white tent, a tug-of-war takes place over housing
By Aden Choate May 7, 2025, the Provincetown Independent.
Wellfleet Says Yes to Funding Maurice’s RFP
Seasonal communities label and money for marina repairs are also approved
By Tyler Jager Apr 30, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Luddy Says High Costs and Housing Are Still the Main Issues
Newly minted rep is holding ‘office hours’ around the district
By Aden Choate Apr 2, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Truro’s Voters Face 40 Articles at May 3 Meeting
By Aden Choate Apr 23, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
A Game-Changer for the Housing Crisis
Towns should adopt the ‘seasonal communities’ designation now
By Jay Coburn and Alisa Magnotta Apr 23, 2025, Letter to the Editor, the Provincetown Independent
Truro Board Endorses Walsh Zoning Overlay
The new district would be the basis for decisions on future development
By Christine Legere Apr 16, 2025, the Provincetown Independent.
Cloverleaf Breaks Ground; Leaders Look to Future
Decade-long project timelines are an urgent problem in a worsening crisis
By Paul Benson Apr 16, 2025, the Provincetown Independent.
Cape Cod housing crisis: Barnstable County seeks solution to dwindling community
Zane Razzaq, Cape Cod Times, 4/19/25, the Provincetown Independent.
‘Seasonal Communities’ Goes to Voters in 4 Towns
Designation gives towns new options to encourage year-round housing
By Paul Benson Apr 2, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a house, or rent, in each Cape Cod town
Zane Razzaq, Cape Cod Times, 4/1/25
After 3-Year Delay, an Affordable Housing Trust Takes Shape
Truro Housing Authority readies MAHT draft for select board approval
By Aden Choate, Mar 26, 2025, the Provincetown Independent.
Citizens Petition to Earmark Rooms Tax Money for Housing
After a four-year budget crisis, housing trust says it’s time to dedicate funds
By Tyler Jager Mar 19, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Local Housing, Health, Science Rely on Washington
An interruption of federal funding would affect many Outer Cape nonprofits
By Paul Benson Feb 5, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
When Housing Stability Arrives by Lottery
Provincetown’s affordable-ownership lotteries offer a chance at an elusive dream
By Elias Duncan Jan 8, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
2024
Five Years of Fits and Starts for Walsh Property
A new ad hoc committee is told that water supply is the project’s next major hurdle
By Aden Choate Dec 4, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
State Sen. Julian Cyr Sees More Work to Do on Housing
By Sam Pollak Oct 9, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
Commission Aims to Create Community Land Trust
Nonprofit land trusts can sell homes to working people at steep discounts
By Paul Benson Sep 25, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
Obscure Regulation Limits What Employers Can Charge Staff for Housing
The rule hasn’t been updated in 20 years and affects all minimum-wage workers
By Sam Pollak and Cam Kettles Sep 18, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
Truro Part-Timers Worry About Housing and Health
A forum was the first project of revived part-time resident advisory committee
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Aug 28, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
State Passes Housing and Veterans Bills, Protections for LGBTQ Parents
Cyr blasts legislative breakdown that killed 9 other major bills
By Paul Benson Aug 7, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
In Eastham, Housing Plan Must Wait Until 2035
As the number of affordable units shrinks, the town has no near-term strategy
By Sam Pollak Jul 31, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Senate Drops Transfer Fee From Housing Bill
The revenue-raising measure is dead for this year — but not forever, says Sen. Cyr
By Paul Benson Jul 2, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
They save lives, but they can't buy a house: First responders hit by Cape and Islands housing crisis
May 27, 2024, WBUR
Truro Businesses Take on New Endeavors
From sandwiches to tapas, the big question is who will serve them
By Sophie Mann-Shafir May 22, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
DPW Plan Sent Back; Voters OK Walsh Proposal
A two-day 12-hour marathon showed solid support for housing
By Sophie Mann-Shafir May 8, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
Scare Tactics
By Edward Miller May 1, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
As Voting Time Nears, Housing Is a Hot Topic
The Independent turns to experts for answers to common questions
By Paul Benson Apr 24, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Spring Shuffle Has Become an Anxious Scramble
By Elias Duncan Apr 24, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Truro Will Vote on Taking Motor Inn for Housing
Select board also approves a housing coordinator position
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Apr 10, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Two Town Parcels Along Route 6 Are Eyed for Housing
Experts recommend ‘road diets’ to make room for parking but reject paving of Old Colony trail
By Paul Benson Mar 20, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
Eastham Takes on the Housing Management Problem
Seven units owned by the affordable housing trust will be managed by town staff
By Olivia Oldham Feb 7, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Housing Rears Its Head
By Edward Miller Feb 7, 2024, the Provincetown Independent.
Outer Cape Is Whistle Stop on Senators’ Housing Policy Tour
‘This is our shot’ for real estate transfer fee, says housing committee chair
By Paul Benson Jan 10, 2024, the Provincetown Independent
2023
Housing Bill Is Still on Track, Say Cape Legislators
The ‘most significant housing legislation since 40B’ will go to hearings in January
By Paul Benson Dec 13, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Two Small Housing Projects Make Slow Progress
By Olivia Oldham Nov 21, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Truro Housing, 5 Years Out
By The Independent Nov 1, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Monday’s Provincetown Warrant: Heavy on Housing
A land purchase and two short-term rental regulations lead the agenda
By Paul Benson Oct 18, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
North Truro’s Terra Luna Closes After 30 Years
As the landlord looks for a new chef, challenges for mom-and-pop places grow.
By Sam Pollak Oct 11, 2023, the Provincetown Independent.
The Housing Crisis Has Become Chaos
The laws of economics overwhelm the few tools of government
By Louise Venden Oct 11, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Walsh Property Plan Cut From 252 to 160 Units
Select board approves 18 recommendations, including phased development
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Sep 27, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Walsh Committee Prepares a Plan for Town Meeting
Members push back on comments about the size of the project
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Sep 6, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Two-Thirds of Survey Responses Oppose Walsh Committee’s Plan
The group is split on phasing, which could slow the project but boost its appeal
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Sep 13, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Housing Crisis Hits Schools — and Will Get Worse
Enticing new staff to towns where teachers can’t live is ‘a really hard sell’
By Nicholas Miller, Aug 23, 2023, the Provincetown Independent.
Provincetown Takes Two Steps Toward Building More Housing
Select board endorses 40 units on Shank Painter and a land purchase on Nelson Ave.
By Paul Benson Jul 26, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Eastham Board OKs Closer Look at Tiny Houses
Changes in state rules may help towns take up small-scale solutions
By Christine Legere Jul 5, 2023, the Provincetown Independent.
Home Care Shortage Is ‘a Never-Ending Crisis’
The wait for a home health aide can be up to a year long
By Amelia Roth-Dishy Jul 19, 2023, the Provincetown Independent.
After 9 Years, 4 Habitat Houses Reach Final Wellfleet Review
And at Lawrence Hill, completion date is pushed back to 2026
By Christine Legere Jul 12, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Traffic Study Does Not Arrest the Walsh Property Plan
Commission projects an average summertime wait of 3 minutes to exit Walsh Way
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Jun 21, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Paine Hollow Project Delayed for Another Year
Wellfleet withdraws RFP for 90 Freeman Ave. house
By Sam Pollak Jun 21, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Cape Cod Commission Is Developing a Housing Strategy
A menu of policies should be released in fall; in the meantime, there’s a survey online
By Paul Benson May 17, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
State Awards $29 Million for Jerome Smith Apartments
Wellfleet’s 95 Lawrence Road project will reapply in August
By Amelia Roth-Dishy May 24, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Walsh Committee Stands by Its Housing Unit Vote
A water tower may also be constructed northeast of the Walsh property
By Sophie Mann-Shafir May 10, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Gordon Siegel Says Philanthropy Can Help With Housing
A business owner has ideas for surviving economic inequality and climate change
By Amelia Roth-Dishy Apr 26, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Erik Borg Sees Issues ‘Through the Lens of Housing’
The co-owner of the Provincetown Brewing Co. serves on the tourism and zoning boards
By Amelia Roth-Dishy Apr 26, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
VMCC Study Identifies New Housing Site in Parking Lot
Replacing parking spaces with housing looks easy, say Provincetown's consulting engineers
By Paul Benson Apr 12, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Provincetown Wants Market-Rate Rentals at Shank Painter Site
To build without state money, the town will need a developer
By Paul Benson Mar 22, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Two Housing Projects, PAAM, and Schooner Hindu Are on the Warrant
Community Preservation Committee recommends $1 million in grants
By Paul Benson Mar 8, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
What the Subsidized Housing Inventory Says — and Doesn’t Say
An arbitrary and misunderstood formula is not a substitute for housing goals
By Paul Benson Feb 15, 2023, the Provincetown Independent.
Committee Votes to Put $750K in Truro Housing Trust Fund
Asked for $500K, the group OKs $100K for Provincetown’s affordable housing
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Feb 1, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
2 Affordable Housing Developments Ask Neighbors for Money
A scramble to close funding gaps caused by rising construction costs
By Christine Legere Jan 25, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Walsh Committee Votes to Study Plan for 252 Housing Units
With ‘consensus’ out of reach, the group votes 7-3 to proceed
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Jan 25, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
Housing Could Get $11.4M From County ARPA Pot
Addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and the ‘missing middle’
By Christine Legere Jan 11, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
2022
Provincetown Aims Higher on Local Housing Policy
At housing workshop, ideas from other resort towns, and a cry for help
By Paul Benson Dec 21, 2022, the Provincetown Independent.
Making Good on Housing
By Paul Benson Dec 14, 2022, the Provincetown Independent.
Cloverleaf Gets $16 Million in State Funding
Construction of the 39-unit complex should begin next summer
By Paul Benson Dec 14, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Housing Production Plan Takes on a Crisis
Truro incomes and home prices continue to fly apart
by Sophie Mann-Safir, Dec 14, 2022, the Provincetown Independent.
Provincetown and Truro Discuss New Wells at Walsh Land
Water supply questions affect future growth of both towns
By Paul Benson Oct 26, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Four Development Plans Offered for Walsh Land
Committee leans toward housing amid questions about Truro’s ‘character’
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Nov 16, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Water Quality at Center Stage on Walsh Property
Three consultants have different takes on Truro’s 70-acre parcel
By Sophie Mann-Shafir Oct 12, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Employee Housing Measure Will Come to Special Town Meeting
Short-term rental district is held back until spring
By Paul Benson Oct 12, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Docs for Deception
By Edward Miller Oct 12, 2022, the Provincetown Independent.
Eastham Group Aims to Increase Housing Diversity
A task force’s work wins nearly unanimous support
By Paul Benson Sep 28, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Orleans Project Could Help Ease Housing Crunch — a Little
Of 42 apartments planned for abandoned mall site, 5 will be affordable
By Terry Gallagher Sep 21, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Wellfleet Loosens Rules for Cottages and Affordable House Lots
Curley’s zoning amendments pass easily over Parent’s objections
By Edward Miller, Sep 14, 2022, the Provincetown Independent.
Housing Solutions From Around the Country
The Cape Cod Commission features ideas from Vail, Tahoe, and Boston
By Paul Benson, Aug 3, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Housing Assistance Corp. Offers 40 Caregivers a Rental Subsidy
The program will pay $450 per month for two years
By K.C. Myers Jul 20, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
New Ideas Emerge at Housing Pitch Contest
Short-term rental cap, a housing ‘pledge,’ and ADU deregulation get nods
By Thomas Lyons May 25, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Cape Cod Village Operates at Half Capacity
The residence for adults with autism needs 40 more staff members
By Michaela Chesin May 18, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
We've got to stem the bleeding': Addressing the Outer Cape’s housing crisis
Cape Cod Times, May 19, 2022
Planning Board Hopefuls Both Say They Favor New Housing
Townsend, 23, and Stahl, 67, vie to replace Sollog
By Cam Blair Apr 13, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Police Station and 9 Housing Articles OKed
Buildings, land, and money fill two nights of debate in Provincetown
By Paul Benson Apr 6, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Suit Stalls Underground Housing
Neighbors oppose ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’ project
By Michaela Chesin Apr 1, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Long-Pending ‘Cloverleaf’ Plan Will Move Forward
With court date and bond requirement looming, lawsuit is settled
By Christine Legere Feb 16, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Truro’s ‘Little Jamaica’ to Become Worker Housing
Some of the Prince of Whales’s 26 units may be used for vacation rentals
By Jasmine Lu, Feb 23, 2022, the Provincetown Independent
Wearable Housing
By A. Crock Jan 18, 2023, the Provincetown Independent
2021
2021 Saw a Growing Determination to Build
A labor crisis and lots of new money mean action is coming
By Paul Benson, Dec 29, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
In Two Rulings, Opponents of Rental Developments Lose Out
Judges stand by bond orders for those who file appeals
By Christine Legere Dec 15, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
T-Time Plans: Housing and a Community Center
By Cam Blair Dec 8, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Let the Cloverleaf Proceed
Letters to the Editor, Gerard Kinahan, Dec 1, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Letters to the Editor, Dan Katz, Nov. 23, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Truro Housing Plaintiffs Ordered to Post $25,000 Bond
Judge’s ruling may be first under new provision of Housing Choice Act
By Christine Legere Nov 17, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
6 Plaintiffs Are Dropping Out of Cloverleaf Suit
Ten others will move forward with the case
By Christine Legere Oct 27, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Cloverleaf Plaintiffs May Have to Post $50,000 Bond
Town and developer invoke a new law meant to discourage frivolous suits
By Christine Legere Oct 20, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Abandoned Sears Houses Are Focus of Walsh Committee
A year in the making, a planning group takes a first walk together
By Ben Glickman Jul 28, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Towns Pay Little to Develop Affordable Apartments
By Paul Benson Jun 2, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
From Crisis to Disaster
By Edward Miller Jun 2, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
More Plaintiffs Sign On to Fight Truro Housing
Opponents appear to seek delay with a lawsuit that’s unlikely to be won
By K.C. Myers Mar 17, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Who Builds Affordable Housing Here?
The list of interested developers on the Outer Cape is short
By Christine Legere May 26, 2021, the Provincetown Independent
Kline House Cash Pays Walsh Land Interest
Select board wants ‘freedom’ to direct future use of settlement money
By K.C. Myers Apr 7, 2021, the Provincetown Independen
2020
Action Needed Now, Housing Authorities Say
‘Crazy’ prices and inertia are creating a crisis, says Wood
By K.C. Myers Dec 31, 2020, the Provincetown Independent
Walsh Committee Includes Housing and Conservation Advocates
With outside help, capacity for ‘constructive engagement’ shapes choices
By K.C. Myers Oct 8, 2020, the Provincetown Independent
Life on Sally’s Way, 7 Years Later
Amid an ongoing debate about housing, this Truro project stands out
By Sabina Lum Jul 23, 2020, the Provincetown Independent
Nauset Green Applications Reveal Unexpected Need
By Ryan Fitzgerald Jan 30, 2020, the Provincetown Independent
