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2026 = Truro Story
Housing on Sea Camps Pond Property Is Blocked
By Christine Legere May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
3 Petitions Could Prevent Walsh Development
Select board unanimously opposes efforts by Wolff and Riemer
By Lauren Hakimi May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Letters to the Editor, May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
The Walsh Petitions, by Jeff Fischer
Building a Neighborhood by James Stewart (Maurice's)
Campground What Ifs by Bob Wagner (Maurice's)
Questioning the Maurice’s Plan by Marc Spigel (Maurice's)
The Perfect and the Good by by Alison Carnduff (Maurice's)
Dana Masterpolo, 55, Says Housing Is ‘First and Foremost’
Her first select board run comes after three years as planning board chair
By Paul Benson May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Austin Miller, 35, Wants to Build on Recent Progress
Second-term priorities include housing, traffic safety, and a new well
By Paul Benson May 6, 2026
Design Lessons From Lawrence Hill
An architect-to-architect discussion of the ‘vernacular’ and other influences at Wellfleet’s new affordable development
By The Independent May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Meet Four Locals and a Newcomer Just Moving in at Lawrence Hill
New tenants talk about having a year-round lease, independence and a school nearby
By Tyler Jager May 6, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Conservation Trust Asks Town Meeting to Nix Housing on Sea Camps Property
Petitioned articles seek to reverse direction set in plan for the land’s purchase
By Christine Legere Apr 29, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Misinformation, Threats, and Bans: How Wellfleet ‘Lost the Peace’ Online
The town’s most popular virtual forum has new guardrails, say its administrators
By Jack Styler Apr 29, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
Letters to the Editor
Letters, April 23, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
- For Housing at Maurices
Ingrid Crosen
- Housing and Health
David Holmstrom
-Preserving Wellfleet
Suzanne Ryan
Letters to the Editor
Letters, April 16, 2026, the Provincetown Independent
- Housing at Maurice’s
Kathleen Nagle, Wellfleet
-Let's Take Our Time - Highland Shore Overlay
Clint Kershaw, North Truro
Looking for Answers, Artists Struggle to Stay Afloat
There are ideas for solutions but no concrete plans on the table
By Katy Abel Apr 15, 2026
Wellfleet to Vote on Maurice’s and Rental Bylaw
$33.8-million budget has no operating override but asks $1.48 million for marina
By Tyler Jager Apr 15, 2026
Truro to Vote on DPW, Shore Road Zoning, Farming
May 16 meeting will also include six citizens’ petitions
By Lauren Hakimi, the Provincetown Independent, Apr 8, 2026
Assembly OKs Transfer Fee on Priciest Real Estate
Next stop for home-rule petition is the state legislature
By Christine Legere, the Provincetown Independent, Feb 25, 2026
Two Nonprofits Consider Building Housing on Walsh Property
Center for Coastal Studies and Provincetown Art Association and Museum are both hurt by housing crisis, leaders say
By Lauren Hakimi, the Provincetown Independent, Feb 25, 2026
P’town Endorses a Third Year of Lease to Locals
$533,192 allocation brings three-year total to $1.6 million
By Paul Benson , the Provincetown Independent, Feb 18, 2026
Envisioning the Future of Maurice’s Campground
Whatever is built there will require subsidies from somewhere
By Marianne Boswell , the Provincetown Independent, Feb 18, 2026
Discord in Brewster Over Housing at Sea Camps
A feasibility study for developing homes on 10 acres sparks deep disagreements
By Christine Legere, the Provincetown Independent Feb 18, 2026
'Don’t Let Eastham Turn Into a ‘Resort’ Town'
When part-timers become the majority, young families and workers are displaced
By Mary Nee , the Provincetown Independent, Feb 11, 2026
Artist Housing Remains Elusive in Provincetown
New seasonal communities law could help, but funding is key
By Katy Abel, the Provincetown Independent, Feb 11, 2026
Maurice’s Panel Loses One of Two Co-Chairs
Planning board wants a new subcommittee to be formed
By Tyler Jager , the Provincetown Independent, Jan 28, 2026
Sharp Divide Emerges Over New Truro Well Sites021
Modeling finds 3 promising sites — including the center of the Walsh property
By Paul Benson Jan 14, 2026
Town Leaders Tour Lawrence Hill Apartments
75 applicants live or work in Wellfleet or have kids at Wellfleet Elementary
By Tyler Jager & Paul Benson Jan 14, 2026
2025
Walsh Committee Considers Housing Mix in Phase 1
The guidelines the town sets for developers will determine what is built
By Lauren Hakimi, the Provincetown Independent, Dec 17, 2025
Massachusetts Offered a Solution to Housing Shortages: Is it Working?
by Jim Zarolli, Nov 12, 2025, The New York Times.
TRURO: Cloverleaf Update
Nov. 12, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Provincetown Plans for a Wave of Affordable Units
61 rentals and 44 ownership units are set for occupancy over two years
By Paul Benson Oct 8, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Maurice’s Planning Committee Gets New Members and Leaders
The group’s work for the year ahead is to turn a master plan into an RFP
By Tyler Jager Jul 30, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
Abundance and the Housing Shortage
Untangling the affordability crisis
By Robert Kuttner Jul 30, 2025, the Provincetown Independent
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.
10 of 36 Condos on Capt. Bertie’s to Be Affordable
Four-story building would be part of a denser Shank Painter corridor
By Christine Legere, the Provincetown Independent, Mar 19, 2025
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
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