Truro’s proposed new DPW facility is one of two topics on the March 8th public forum agenda for public works projects in consideration. Mar 8 Forum details are here. TPRTA recently made public comments, below, asking the select board to conduct an independent review of costs and additional steps to promote transparent discussion of […]
Truro Food Pantry needs volunteers to help stock supples 2 x /month. Here is a little bit more info about the request. The Truro Food Panty is looking for a few “sturdy” volunteers to help on delivery days. Our 2 wonderful delivery day guys – Hank & Andy– have had to listen to their […]
It never really left. We did see a hopeful and significant reduction in March 2022. But that is not the case now. Returning snow-birders, part-time residents, seasonal workers, vacationers, and day-trippers are now arriving on the Cape, greeted by a lurking COVID presence. Despite our desire for a mask-free, COVID-free summer, according to the CDC, […]
The Truro Board of Health issued a press release re-instating mask use in all indoor settings in Truro and issued new advisories to reduce the transmission and positivity rates of Covid-19. You can find the full announcement here. The essential body of the announcement follows below: PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2021 POSTED […]
TPRTA was pleased to learn that on December 1, the Planning Board opened a discussion on the definition of “street” contained in Truro’s Zoning Bylaws. The current definition establishes, in part, that roads, ways and streets in Truro be “40 feet wide.” This is consistent with State law. There is no road in Truro that […]
The Community Development Partnership Seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Normally, TPRTA does not post job opportunities, but this is both a request to us from CDP and an unusual opportunity for part-timers with the skills and interest in this work to apply. Part-timers are overwhelming committed to having housing that’s affordable in Truro and […]
The Town of Truro recently posted an announcement of a new survey called “Talk to Us, Truro” that allows all residents to give their views on issues related to land use, economic and housing issues, and matters related to the local comprehensive plan. You can find a link to the Town survey here. Please respond to this […]
Most Outer Cape restaurants and shops are still open and use COVID-safe practices. So we can continue to enjoy while the season lasts. For the latest in what’s open, when at local eateries and provisioners, here is Good Neighbor Truro’s UPDATED list of restaurants and eateries open as of October 1, 2021. Many have not […]
As of October 1, 2021, long-time Truro resident Tony Garrett will assume the position of President of TPRTA. Tony has been on the TPRTA Board serving in many roles for nearly 20 years. In addition to serving in leadership, Tony often contributes to TPRTA’s technical reviews and comments on land use, building sites and other […]
The Cape Cod Commission is holding a free, virtual two-day summit on the state and future of the Cape. Registration is now open to all interested community members. For details and to register go to the OneCape link here. OneCape Summit is a regional forum for “collaboration, innovation and excellence” in major policy issues and areas. […]