Yearly Archive: 2012

May
09
2012

Truro Announces Summer Beach & Rec Jobs

The Town of Truro has just announced vacancies for coveted beach and recreation summer jobs for young adults. Many seasonal residents are eager to find these positions for their teenagers, 16 yrs. old and up. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Truro Town Hall, 24 Town Hall Road, POB 2030, Truro, MA 02666, …

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Mar
28
2012

Library Director Honored

Meg Royka, Director of the Truro Library for the last decade, retires from her position on April 15, 2012. Meg has done a fantastic job in creating an accessible, modern and welcoming Library that make sure all residents of Truro can satisfy their love of reading. To honor her contributions to the Library, the Royka …

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Feb
09
2012

Cape State Reps Oppose Fair Plan Hike

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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