Depending on who you were, ATM was either a resounding success or a grave disappointment. For part-timers, it is simply troubling. The DPW: Article 4 requested an appropriation to cover the unappropriated cost of a $29M DPW. remember, in 2024, $2.83 M was appropriated for a design schematic, though that amount was not bonded (made […]
Truro faces one of the most eventful ATMs in Truro’s history. The future of Truro pivots this year, no doubt about it. Truro is using electronic voting for the first time – a very big deal! In other words, for the first time votes will be made “privately.” This is both a blessing and a […]
From TPRTA Newsletter – November 2025 5. Truro Has Big Plans, Big Projects, Big Bucks, BIG Impact – Truro is at a crossroads, facing dramatic capital project proposals, transformative zoning changes, significant expansion of residential and commercial development, environmentally challenging infrastructure demands, serious threats to water supply, wastewater management and “recharging” capacity, and rapidly escalating […]
The double whammy of the federal shutdown with its loss of SNAP benefits and close of the shoulder season have made this an especially hard month for some Truro residents experiencing food insecurity. TPRTA Members have always been generous Truro community members. Your help is needed especially now. Thank you! We have three ways we […]
Hurricane Melissa devastated the island of Jamaica. For us on the Outer Cape who benefit so much from the skill, talent, generosity and joy of our Jamaican neighbors, it is time to step up and help out. Mac Hay, owner/operator of Mac’s Seafood, has organized a coalition of 20 + businesses to host a fundraiser […]
TPRTA’s longtime partner, the Truro Community Kitchen, will hold its Fall 2024 live auction from Nov 23- Dec 3, 2024. TCK is a home-grown effort to reduce food insecurity among Truro’s residents. TPRTA has enthusiastically offered support for several years to this important cause. You can see all the great things they have made […]
The Part-Time Residents’ Advisory Committee, (PTRAC) was recently re-established to advise the Select Board on policy and actions affecting part-timers. It is holding a public “listening session” open to part- and full-timers on August 19th at 4-5:30 PM at the Truro Community Center. Details below. TPRTA’s 2024 Survey Results have been provided to Committee Members […]
Recent reports on activities related to development of wind energy resources on and near the Cape and Islands have made news this summer. In its most recent edition, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director described them this way: “Two recent events have exposed operational risks and permitting shortfalls in the offshore wind development […]
The Town Clerk’s office will be open on SATURDAY, Feb 24 to handle these key voter and election activities related to Presidential Primary on March 5th Last Day to Register to Vote and/or Change Political Party-Town Clerk Office Will Be Open 9:00am to 5:00pm Early Voting at TownHall-Town Clerk Office Will Be Open 12:00 – […]
TPRTA was one of the first to call for the creation of ADUs as one way to make housing that’s affordable more easily available in Truro. ADUs – Accessory Dwelling Units – are a simple way for those inclined to construct and or convert habitable spaces to make residential options available on a more […]