Consistent with TNRTA’s previously expressed position, all eligible members of the State Legislature representing the Cape have jointly signed a letter this week opposing the proposed FAIR Plan increases. Text follows: “We are writing in opposition to the homeowner insurance rate hikes proposed by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association (FAIR Plan). This request will …
Yearly Archive: 2012
Feb
09
2012
Feb
09
2012
Former Selectman Wants Truro Out of Litigation On Kline Property
As reported in the Banner of 2/9/12, during public comment at the most recent BoS meeting former Selectman Chris Lucy urged the Truro community to write letters to the zoning board of appeals to end the litigation over the Kline property. Truro was drawn into this matter by Kline’s abutters who sued the Town for …
Feb
03
2012
Land Court Upholds ZBA Decision on Truro Adventures’ Commercial Activity
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 …
Jan
27
2012
PROPOSED HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE RATE HIKE – State Accepting Comments til 2/29
The MA Commissioner of Insurance is considering approval of recently requested increases of up to 7% in the FAIR Plan, on which nearly half of Outer Cape residents rely for homeowner’s insurance. The Commissioner of Insurance is accepting public comments until February 29th. Along with others individuals and organizations who are part of the coalition …