TNRTA has assembled an outstanding group of experts on various aspects of coastal erosion and management to discuss the patterns, remedies, practicalities and regulations affecting coastal erosion in Truro. Panelists include Grahan Geise, Center for Coastal Studies, Steve McKenna, Coastal Zone Management, Stacey Rogers, Coastal Engineer, and Deborah McCutcheon, Chair of the Truro Conservation Committee. …
Yearly Archive: 2011
Jul
31
2011
Snag in Town’s Solar Farm Project
In proceeding with the Solar Farm Array Project, which voters approved in April 2011, it was learned this week that the Truro landfill was not certified as “closed and capped” by the DEP. Without this certification, the project cannot move forward. The Town is moving quickly with the DEP to resolve the matter and obtain …
Jul
21
2011
Construction Begins on Sally’s Way
Construction of the high-density affordable housing project has begun on Sally’s Way, near the Truro Library. After 10 years of planning and litigation, the 16-unit rental property will break ground soon. The site, which has been a longtime eastern box turtle habitat, was deemed satisfactory for construction by the State after a sweep of the …
Jul
21
2011
Truro’s Greener Future – Truro Ag Commission Established
In July, the BoS took another important step forward to solidify Truro’s Ag future, by establishing a Truro Agricultural Commission under its new Chair, Dave DeWitt. Many know Dave as an organic farmer in town and as part of the leadership of the Truro Ag Fair, along with Francie Randolph. In the Fall 2010 TNRTA …
Jul
19
2011
Truro Designated a “Green Community”
Truro was designated a Green Community on July 19 by the Commonwealth, a distinction shared by 21 communities this year. Truro was the only Cape town to be recognized this year, and only the second Cape town to receive this distinction so far. The designation makes Truro eligible immediately for $142,000 in designated funding and …
Jul
01
2011
Truro Biz List – Electronic Version Now Available – Printable Version Coming!
TNRTA has completed the first draft of its Truro BizList. We ask for your help in expanding, refining and correcting this list. The electronic version is driven by web links, meant to connect to each business’s websites. We have many Truro Biz website links to obtain! A printable version that provides a more traditional format …
Jun
30
2011
Hold the Date: Coastal Conservation
COASTAL CONSERVATION - WHAT’S BEST? - August 16, 2011 TNRTA Members are invited to hear and chat as experts discuss the science, the options, and the regulations affecting our choices August 16 7:30 PM More info to follow - watch this space!
Jun
30
2011
Settlement Likely in Kline Land Dispute
The parties involved in the dispute over the Kline property on Stephens Way are well on their way to concluding a settlement, according to local reporters and the State Appeals Court docket. The lawsuit alleges that the Kline property received an illegal permit for construction, and the abutters also sued the Town of Truro on …
Jun
30
2011
TNRTA Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be held this Saturday July 2, 2011 – 10 AM Truro Community Center Important News and Information from: Curtis Hartman, Chairman, Selectmen on State of Town Rep Sarah Peake, Homeowners’ Insurance, other legislation affecting Outer Cape homeowners Join Us! See You There!
Jun
08
2011
Klines Lose Appeal on New House
The State Appeals Court ruled on May 27th that the newly-constructed Kline house on Stephens Way was illegally permitted by the Town of Truro, setting the stage for the possible tear-down of the house. The new Kline house is the largest single family dwelling in Truro, at 8,333 sq. ft. Located in what is called …