The recently-adopted GOP tax bill has immediate implications for part-time resident taxpayers. Truro taxpayers have a unique opportunity to save on taxes in 2018 by pre-paying their FY 2018 Truro property tax payment in full by December 31, 2018. For those part-time resident taxpayers having homes in high-tax states such as California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, […]
The Planning Board (with help from OneTruro) will host two public forums on the proposed generous town-wide house size cap, following the same general parameters as the cap adopted in the Seashore district last year. If you cannot make it, send your questions to tprta@trpta.org and we will follow-up at these forums. Saturday | January […]
The Truro Planning Board has taken on an open process of crafting an article to put a generous cap on house size in the Town district. The basic parameters will follow those recently adopted in the Seashore last year. The PB has issued a survey, informed by the work of OneTruro, a citizens’ group of […]
On November 28, Truro Selectmen discussed draft proposed terms of an article on year round condo use prepared by Town staff. In a nearly 40 minute presentation and discussion, many complex issues at every level were covered – from parking and curb cuts to flood zones and waste water management. Town staff indicated the regulations […]
HOLD The DATE and be part of for our annual members’ meeting. We have important items to discuss and interesting guest speakers, including Truro native son and new State Senator, Julian Cyr. ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING JULY 1, 2017 – 10 AM to Noon Truro Meeting House (At First Congregational Church)
Truro has scheduled the important spring clean-up of Truro Beaches for March 25. Volunteers are needed to help get the beaches ready for summer fun. If you are in Town on March 25, please consider joining in. Show up at the Corn Hill Beach Parking Lot at 2 PM, dressed for the weather and the […]
Truro’s Planning Board held an informational meeting on January 25 at the Truro Library on the draft zoning bylaw amendment to introduce a house size cap in Truro’s Seashore District. A healthy turnout of 60 people, including half a dozen town officials, confirmed the high interest in this proposal. The PB made a short […]
The Truro Board of Selectmen have extended an open invitation to participate in several focus groups as it develops a vision statement for the Truro Police Department to help guide its future. Building upon the dedication, commitment and excellent services that the Department currently provides, participation of part-time residents in this discussion will add perspective […]
We have informed you in the past of efforts by Truro to improve Town revenues by seeking legislative approval to collect a tax, variously described as a “room occupancy tax” or a “lodging tax.” which already applies to hotels and motels which must collect this tax from lodgers. Recent efforts by many Towns have been […]
At our Annual Meeting on July 2, members of the Planning Board sought members’ views on a proposed article to limit house size within the CCNS in Truro. Members overwhelmingly supported the idea. At that time the Selectman in attendance suggested a community meeting in August might further the conversation. On Monday, August 8th, […]