Truro has amended its Policy Memorandum #17 to reflect a modified policy on emergency snow plowing of private roads in winter. Going forward, if a true winter emergency exists, the Town will plow private roads on an as-needed basis to ensure safety and access to emergency vehicles, but in all other cases, property owners on […]
In the coming fiscal year, at least two issues related to zoning will be under consideration by the Planning Board: an updated and workable new definition of “street” and “street adequacy” that will preserve rural character, protect property owners’ rights, and work with current conditions on the ground; and a bylaw being drafted to [generously] […]
Our annual members’ meeting is always held on the first Saturday in July – this year, July 2, 2016. Please come for an informative meeting to hear and discuss with Planning Board Members some key zoning issues facing us, to learn about the upcoming Mass DOT plans to construct Bike Lanes along Route 6 in […]
At a Board of Health meeting on June 7, 2016, the Board voted 4-0-1 to increase sticker fees for residential, commercial and visitor use of the Transfer Station. These changes were effective immediately (that is, on June 8, 2016). Residential stickers for Truro property owners are now $100, with stickers for second and third cars […]
In August 2015, the Truro Housing Authority issued a Housing Needs Assessement report and presented it at the Truro Affordable Housing Summit on October 24, 2015. It is found on the Town website currently. After making oral comments at the Truro Housing Authority (THA) meeting on August 18, 2015, the THA Committee requested our comments […]
In the gorgeous August weather in Truro, it is hard to remember the 3 feet+ of snow on the ground this past winter. But many hard lessons were learned by the Town and by property owners on private roads about proper and timely maintenance and plowing. Property owners on private roads are responsible for plowing an […]
TPRTA Members’ Forum Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:00 P.M. at the Truro Library Join Rae Ann Palmer, Town Administrator to discuss Private Roads/Public Maintenance in Winter Weather Emergencies Non-residents (and snow birds) living on private roads face special challenges during winter weather emergencies: To plow or not to plow. Should the Town have a role […]
Our annual members’ meeting is always held on the first Saturday in July – this year, the Fourth of July. Come and join us for an informative meeting to hear and discuss the BoS’s and our perspectives on the State of the Town and some key issues facing us, meet and talk with our new […]
This year, a question arose over the winter about year-round condo use. Several voters had quickly drafted a proposed article, and the tight schedule allowed just a few weeks for public review. TNRTA was joined by many agencies and individuals asking for more time to review and understand the impact of this article, which did […]
Our annual members’ meeting is always held on the first Saturday in July – this year, July 4th. Come and join us for an informative meeting to hear and discuss the BoS’s and our perspectives on the State of the Town and some key issues facing us, meet and talk with our new Town Administrator, […]