FEMA  recently released updated Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Updated Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report for Barnstable County, Massachusetts have been released by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Below is the link to the preliminary maps.   http://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/ When you get to the FEMA homepage, select  “Massachusetts” then “Barnstable County”.  Then click […]

Last summer the CCC conducted a survey of bicycle and pedestrian path and use on the Outer Cape, and TNRTA members responded in large numbers. Click here for full results of the 2013 report.  Responses showed a keen interest in cycling for recreation and for in-town transportation, a need for adequate “share the road” opportunities, […]

A group of 32 environmental organizations ratified a consensus statement concerning water management on the Cape and Islands  (click here to see the statement).  TNRTA supports this statement and encourages all residents of Truro to consider their own ways of sustainably managing their use of water. 

Many folks in Truro rely on Outer cape Health’s facility in Wellfleet for the medical care while in Truro.   For fans of Outer cape health and the great cellist Bernard Greenhouse, a remarkable concert is planned for June 15 featuring Amit Peled, a former Bernard Greenhouse student, and an Internationally renowned cellist. Ticket prices […]

The Town is accepting applications for seasonal positions in the Recreation & Beach Department for the following positions: Beach Attendant/ Clerk; Beach Oceanfront Lifeguard (Lifeguard Certification Required)  and Recreation Summer Children’s Program Counselor.   Applications and job descriptions are available at Town Hall, 24 Town Hall Road, PO Box 2030, Truro, MA 02666 and on the Town of Truro […]

Truro largely got a pass during Superstorm Sandy.  Strong but sub-hurricane winds and minimal rain caused little damage.  Truro PD reported no significant damage to infrastructure or property, and no serious injuries were reported within Truro.  As a cautionary measure, seasonal homeowners may want to have friends or neighbors check your property for minor wind […]

The MA Land Court upheld the Truro ZBA ruling that Truro Adventures’ operations were impermissible for residential property.  To quote directly from Judge Piper’s decision:   “This decision, which does not prohibit Plaintiffs from renting their property, as is customary in Truro, but which does prohibit Plaintiffs from marketing and renting their property for the purpose of having those […]

The SJC  (the highest court in MA) ruled against Truro in the Kline matter, effectively upholding prior Land Court and Appeals Court rulings that Truro Building Inspector had improperly permitted the building of the Kline House, and ordering the ZBA to correct the matter. According to Town Counsel, Jamie Veara, the ZBA has no effective […]

At a Special All Town meeting held in Truro on November 14th, voters rejected an article put forth by the Planning Board to regulate house size.  Splitting 75-74, the Town voters showed their continuing interest in house size regulation and their continuing concern that articles drafted so far are not sufficiently well-crafted to avoid unintended […]

 This evening, the Truro BoS voted 4-0  to accept John Lundborn’s resignation from the position of Police Chief,  effective immediately,  and to appoint Kyle Takakjian as Police Chief, pending successful conclusion of contract negotiations.  Mr. Lundborn will receive all that he is entitled to by law  (e.g., whatever pension rights he has, unused sick/vacation time)  […]