Provincetown Community Invited to Help Shape the Future of Motta Field

The Town of Provincetown is excited to announce that the community planning process for the Motta Field Master Plan will begin with an event on November 19, 2022. The Town is seeking community input on creating a master plan for the future of Motta Field,...

Provincetown Voters Approve $75 Million Sewer Expansion Project

Provincetown voters approved seven Town Warrant Articles related to a lead pipe inventory, the acquisition of parcels for open and passive recreation space, and all five Articles related to the Town’s...

3% Local Option Community Impact Fee on Some Short-Term Rental Units Takes Effect on January 1, 2023

Beginning January 1, 2023, an additional 3% community impact fee will be applied on occupancies of short-term rental units in Provincetown which meet the Commonwealth’s definition of a “professionally-managed” unit. ...

Provincetown 2022 Senior of the Year Award Recipients Honored

The Provincetown Council on Aging (COA) honored three residents – Mary Abt, Dr. Loretta Butehorn, and Mary DeRocco – with 2022 Senior of the Year awards for their ongoing commitment to their community during the COVID-19 pandemic to pr...

WEATHER ALERT: Dangerous Cold with Sub-Zero Wind Chills Forecast for Friday-Saturday (February 3-4)

UPDATE: February 3 at 10:00 a.m.

With the extreme cold we’ll be experiencing over the next 24 hours, residents are encouraged to stay home and out of the dangerous cold.

The Provincetown Public Library, located at 356 Commercial St, will be open f...

Conceptual Designs for Provincetown’s Motta Field to be Presented to the Community on February 8

The Town of Provincetown is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Fisherman’s Hall, located at 12 Winslow Street, to review and comment on two conceptual designs for the ...

Barnstable County Awards ARPA Funds to the Town of Provincetown for $208,000

The Barnstable County Board of Commissioners and Assembly of Delegates announced the award and execution of a $208,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding grant from Barnstable County to the Town of Provincetown. The Board of Commissioners also addres...

Town of Provincetown Moving Forward with Plans for Expanded Fire/EMS Services

The Town of Provincetown recognizes the urgency of ensuring the town has adequate fire and EMS services to provide for the health and safety of all Provincetown residents and visitors this summer and beyond.  

Town administration has&...

Town Manager Alex B. Morse Submits Proposed FY24 Budget to Select Board

Town Manager Alex B. Morse has submitted his proposed FY24 budget to the Select Board. This proposed budget will be reviewed and discussed at Select Board Meetings on Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

The annual operating budget is and rema...

Serve Your Community by Applying to be a Member of a Town Board

Much of the work of Town government could not be accomplished without the tremendous help of our volunteer board members, and serving on a board can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the Provincetown community.&n...

Provincetown Schools Receive $100,000 Grant to Improve Ventilation & Air Quality

Provincetown Schools received a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to improve ventilation and air quality in both school facilities located at Winslow Street and in the Early Learning Center.

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Town of Provincetown Launches Complete Streets Prioritization Plan

The Town of Provincetown is seeking to make its streets safer and more comfortable for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, through the development of a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. 

A Complete Street is one that p...

Town of Provincetown Short-Term Rental Certificate Fee to Increase to $750

Following Select Board approval at its meeting on January 9, 2023, the Provincetown Board of Health’s (BOH) proposed fee schedule change will increase the fee for a Short-Term Rental Certificate to $750.00 per year, effective January 19, 2023.

Th...

Provincetown Receives $120,000 Grant to Fund Feasibility Analysis of MacMillan Pier

The Provincetown Public Pier Corporation and the Town of Provincetown will benefit from a $120,000 grant from the Commonwealth through the Seaport Economic Council to conduct a feasibility analysis to evaluate alternatives to improve and enhance ...

Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board of directors Meeting Agenda
February 8, 2023 at 5 pm
This meeting will occur virtually through the Zoom application. The posting of this Board meetings includes means for public participation by telephone.

Public Hearing - Tree Removal

In accordance with MGL Part 1, Title XIV, Chapter 87 § 3, the Provincetown Tree Warden will hold a public hearing on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 1 PM - Town Hall, Judge Welsh - to hear comments from the public on the removal of trees.

Board of Health Approved Regulations

On January 19, 2023, the Provincetown Board of Health approved the following changes to the Board of Health regulations:.
• Section 600: SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (prior regulation) to
• Section 600: SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WASTEWATER ...

Cape Light Compact's Electricity Supply Disclosure Label

Electricity supply disclosure label for Cape Light Compact’s power supply program. This disclosure provides information on the Compact’s default (opt-out) power supply product, including pricing and sources.

Marine Safety Information Bulletin

Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts
This bulletin addresses the notice of availability of draft report and request for comments for the Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts Port Access Route Study

COA On-Call Driver Wanted

The Town of Provincetown is accepting applications for the position of COA On-Call Driver. Responsibilities include transporting older adults to medical appointments Cape-wide. Position reports to COA Director.

Assessors’ Notice

To all persons subject to taxation in the Town of Provincetown: Fiscal Year 2024
In accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Ch. 59, § 29, all individuals, partnerships, associations or trusts, and corporations, residents of or owning property ...

Shellfish Areas to Open for the 2022-23 Season

Subject to water testing, the area labeled on maps as CCB5.0 The Breakwater– Area located directly to the west of the Provincetown breakwater, will be open to the public for recreational shellfishing on Fridays and Sundays beginning on ...

Statement from Town Manager Alex B. Morse on the FBI’s Identification of the “Lady of the Dunes”

“The identification of Ruth Marie Terry as the Lady of the Dunes is a significant step in helping to solve this case and bring some closure to our community and the victim’s family,” said Town Manager Alex B. Morse. &ldqu...

Town Manager Report - 10/22/21

Administration

• Compensation and Classification Study: Progress is being made on the study. Employees attended meetings with representatives from GovHR and are in the process of submitting Job Analysis Questionnaires. 
• Health Department: I had a mee...