Yearly Archive: 2008

Apr
12
2008

Board of Health passes REVISED requirements for septic systems

The BoH passed revised distance requirements for the setback of septic systems (SAS) from wells to 100 feet for non-wetlands and 150 feet for wetland areas. This revision was in response to an increase in these requirements voted into regulations in February which drew many questions and concerns from local residents, TNRTA, and realtors. At …

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Feb
12
2008

Energy Committee Survey

Truro Energy Committee is conducting a survey to determine how people are currently using energy. As part of the Climate Protection Plan, this survey will create baseline for future comparisons. Find out more about this initiative on the Energy Committee’s website. Click here for the direct link to the survey (also available by clicking on …

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Jan
12
2008

Fair Plan’s Rate Increases

The Boston Globe Reports: High court lets Fair Plan’s rate increases stand Coastal homeowners could see 25% hike in insurance cost By Kimberly Blanton, Globe Staff January 4, 2008 Massachusetts’ highest court yesterday affirmed record-breaking rate increases levied last year by Massachusetts Fair Plan for homeowners’ insurance, rejecting arguments by the attorney general that the …

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