July 2022
Volume 2 Issue 7In the issue of Truro Talks
Community Services Department Reorganization
Update on Eagle Neck Creek Project
Farewell to a long-standing Police Department Employee
From the desk of the Town Manager
The history and intent of our local municipal government
The Town of Truro transitioned to a Town Meeting form of government that included an appointed Town Administrator via charter adoption in 1992, signifying a move to a growing national trend towards professional management of daily municipal operations.
The Town of Truro operates under a modified version of the council-manager form of government with legislative authority being the responsibility of Town Meeting. The Council-Manager form of government is the most popular structure of government in the United States among municipalities with populations of 2,500 or more. Under this form, residents elect a governing body (Select Board) to set policy. The Select Board then hires a manager with broad executive experience and authority to carry out those policies and oversee the local government’s day-to-day operations.
Born out of the U.S. progressive reform movement at the turn of the 20th century, our modified council-manager form of government was created to combat corruption and unethical activity within local government by promoting nonpolitical management that is effective, transparent, responsive, and accountable.
The council-manager form of government recognizes the critical role of elected officials as policymakers, who focus on mapping out a collective vision for the community and establishing the policies that govern it. Our form of government also recognizes the need for a highly qualified individual (Town Manager) who is devoted exclusively to the delivery of services to residents. As the laws governing municipal operations become increasingly nuanced and as municipal work becomes increasingly complex, it has become exponentially more important to have trained staff dedicated to their fields to carry out the administrative and operational functions of town government.
Our structure can be compared to the structure used by many corporations, in which the board of directors hires an experienced CEO, who is granted broad, executive authority to run the organization. While these boards establish the company’s overall policy direction, the CEO oversees implementation of that policy.
There has been some debate recently as to how democratic our form of government is, but it is important to understand that no available versions of municipal government are systems of pure democracy. There is no system that allows residents to have a direct vote on all matters before the government. Certainly, there are certain issues that require a voter referendum and all legislative matters come before Town Meeting, but most policy decisions are made through a representative democracy where the residents elect a Select Board to speak and act on their behalf.
Benefits of our modified council-manager form of government is that it requires all elected officials who are the direct representatives of the people to work together, collaborate, and come to consensus on the best path forward for the Town. No single official, may act unilaterally against the will of the people – a will that can only be formulated through the collective voice of the people’s duly elected representatives. Because policies must be approved by consensus, extreme and often uninformed policy positions are moderated, where Select Board members must convince a majority of the Select Board to affirm their policy positions so that they might be implemented.
Under our modified council-manager form of government, there is a clear distinction between the administrative role of the manager and the political and policy roles of the Select Board. The day-to-day operations of the local government organization reside with the appointed Town Manager, allowing elected officials to devote their time and energy to policy development and the assessment of the effectiveness of those policies within the community.
Thank you for the opportunity to reflect and summarize the history and intent of our Town’s local municipal government. If you have further questions or comments regarding our local government, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with your questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Darrin K. Tangeman, ICMA-CM
Town Manager
Town of Truro, Massachusetts
Damion Clements, Recreation and Beach Director, Interim Council on Aging Director
dclements@truro-ma.gov
The reorganization is broken down into four specific function areas; Administration, People and Programs, Services, and the Friendly First Line. Under Administration would be the Community Services Director to oversee both the Council on Aging and the Recreation and Beach Department. This is a shared administrator tasked with working with Boards and Committees, identifying areas of collaboration between the departments, and providing general supervision and management of the departments.
Under the Community Services Director would be two Assistant Community Services Directors each dedicated to their respective each department. These individuals would fall into the category of People and Programs, working directly with clients and overseeing specific department functions and activities.
The Services component would continue to be completed by the Outreach Coordinator. This individual performs outreach support and assistance with benefits and resources for seniors.
The Friendly First Line is accomplished with a shared Office Assistant tasked with greeting clients and visitors to the Community Center and directing them to public programs and resources. They assist the Community Services Director with administrative tasks.
This reorganization will create a better functioning department through efficiencies and result in more beneficial programs and services for all members of the community as it has in Wellfleet and Barnstable.
Alex Lessin Finance Director, alessin@truro-ma.gov
Jon Nahas, Principal Assessor, jnahas@truro-ma.gov
- Residential Exemptions are for residents who prove through documentation that Truro is their primary domicile for income tax purposes as of January 1 prior to the Fiscal Year. Existing recipients need NOT reapply annually as we review status throughout the year. We will contact those owners who require a confirmation of information if questions arise.
- Expanded Rental Residential Exemptions are for owners of property that rent their home on a year-round basis, to full time residents who have established Truro as their primary domicile at that address for income tax purposes as of the Jan 1st prior to the Fiscal Year. A copy of the lease must accompany the application with signatures of both parties. Rental Residential Exemptions MUST RESUBMIT ANNUALLY to receive the exemption. An owner may only receive one residential based exemption annually.
- Statutory Exemptions are offered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and are implemented by individual Towns. These exemptions are for Service-Connected Disabled Veterans, the Blind, and Seniors who meet strict income and asset limits, all of whom must make Truro their primary domicile. Statutory exemptions MUST BE APPLIED FOR ANNUALLY and all applicants must provide supporting documentation to receive the exemptions-usually in the form of letters from the Veterans Administration, the MA Commission for the Blind, income tax returns and/or bank account statements. Statutory Applications are not open to public inspection.
Barbara Carboni, Town Planner and Land Use Counsel
bcarboni@truro-ma.gov
Planning Department Report: July 2022
Planning
Local Comprehensive Plan Committee
The LCPC has distributed postcards to convenient locations around Town, including the Library, COA, and Town Hall (and at the Bagel Hound stand at the Farmer’s Market on Mondays!). The postcards ask the following questions:
- What word or phrase best describes Truro today?
- What word or phrase best describes your vision for the future of Truro?
- Do you want Truro to have a town center providing a mix of business, residential and municipal uses? If so, why?
The intent is to reach people in a convenient and non-digital way to ensure that the LCPC obtains input from as many people as it can. This and other outreach results will contribute to the Town’s Vision Statement, Growth Management Policy, and Goals and Objectives. The LCPC’s next meeting is July 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in person in the Library community room.
Mara Glatzel is the new LCPC Chair, and Ellery Althaus is the new Vice Chair. The Town is indebted to past Chair Chris Clark for his service to the Committee and community.
Walsh Property Community Planning Committee
The Town selected the proposal of Tighe & Bond/Ridley Associates for master planning services for the Walsh Property. The Committee’s next meeting is on July 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda and meeting link is posted on the Committee’s webpage.
Economic Development Committee
The EDC hosted a public Economic Summit at the Library on June 16, 2022. Consultant Carole Ridley presented a report on findings from the EDC’s five business development round tables, and there was a lively discussion of issues raised. This discussion and report will aid the EDC in preparing a Community Economic Development Strategy.
The Committee’s next meeting is on July 14, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda and meeting link will be posted on the Committee’s webpage.
Boards/Committees
Zoning Board of Appeals
At its meeting on June 27, 2022, the Board granted a special permit for the construction of a deck and staircase on the property at 9A Francis Road. The lot is nonconforming to the area, and the proposed construction will increase an existing nonconformity (side yard setback). The Board also granted a special permit to exceed the Gross Floor Area for the creation of a guest studio in a renovated garage at 40 Corn Hill Road.
The Board also held a continued public hearing on a special permit application for alteration of a dwelling on a nonconforming lot (area) at 40 South Pamet Road. The applicants have filed a request for a variance to allow a roof deck railing exceeding the Bylaw height limit (24 feet 6 3/4 inches where 23 feet are allowed). The Public hearing on the special permit was continued to July 25, 2022, when the variance hearing will open.
The Board continued two matters relating to 127 South Pamet Road (an appeal by an abutter from the building permit issued on March 8, 2022; and the property owner’s appeal of the revocation of the building permit). The parties are in discussion with respect to these appeals and related litigation.
The Board also continued public hearings for special permits for 17 Coast Guard Road (demolish five of six cottages; construct a new dwelling; exceed gross floor area in Seashore District). The Planning Board’s Residential Site Plan Review of these proposals is pending and must be completed prior to the ZBA’s decisions on the special permit applications. The Board also continued the public hearing to July 25, 2022, on a special permit and a side yard setback variance for a dwelling at 49 Fisher Road.
The ZBA’s next meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on July 25, 2022. In addition to the continued items above, the hearing will open on an application for an addition to dwelling and construction of sheds on a nonconforming lot (frontage) at 41 Bay View Road. The agenda and meeting link will be posted on the Board’s webpage.
Planning Board
At its meeting on June 8, 2022, the Board granted Residential Site Plan approval for the property located at 40 South Pamet Road. At this meeting, Out There Grown, LLC, one of the two applicants for Site Plan Review for a Craft Cooperative marijuana establishment on property located at 21 Old Bridge Road and 23 Old Bridge Road, announced that it would be withdrawing its application. Pure Joy Farm, LLC, the co-applicant, will submit a revised application limited to manufacturing products in an existing building on the property; no cultivation will take place indoors or outdoors, as originally proposed.
At its meeting on June 22, 2022, the Board held a continued public hearing on the Residential Site Plan Review for property located at 17 Coast Guard Road (demolish five of six cottages; construct a new dwelling). This hearing was continued to the Board’s next meeting on July 13, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., when a revised proposal will be presented.
The Planning Board’s next meeting is July 13, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda and meeting link will be posted on the Board’s webpage. A meeting is also scheduled for July 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., at which the Board will open a public hearing on an application for Site Plan Review relating to an equipment swap on the cell tower located at the Transfer Station (5 Town Dump Road). The Board will also open a public hearing on an application for Site Plan Review for an addition to an existing dwelling; demolition of a dwelling; construction of a studio/garage; and landscaping at 8 Stick Bridge Road.
The Board will hold a work session on July 20, 2022 on Board procedures and other (non-hearing) topics.
Truro Housing Authority
On June 21, 2021, Housing Authority consultant JM Goldson held a virtual public forum focused on the Town's Housing Production Plan. Goldson is updating the Town's Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Production Plan. The THA’s next meeting is on July 14, 2022, at 4:15 p.m. The meeting agenda and link will be posted on THA’s webpage.
Historical Commission
On July 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. the Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed demolition of a studio designed by Charles Zehnder on property located at 113 Castle Road. The meeting agenda and link are posted on the Commission’s website.
Open Space Committee
A solicitation for quotations was issued on June 27, 2022, seeking consultant services to update the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. A proposal will be selected by the end of July. In the fall, the Open Space Committee will begin work on the update, which will include input from various committees (e.g., Bike and Walkways; Recreation Advisory; Beach Advisory); the Recreation Department, and the public. The Committee’s next meeting date is September 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. A meeting agenda and link will be posted on the Committee’s website.
Help Your Health Department Understand Community COVID Spread!
If you are living in Truro, Provincetown or Wellfleet and have tested positive with an at-home test for COVID-19, reporting your test result helps the Health Department understand how many people are being tested for COVID-19 and how the virus is spreading in our communities.
Complete the COVID-19 Home Test Self Reporting Form at:
https://www.truro-ma.gov/reportcovidresults
Save Energy, Money, and the Environment with the Cape Light Compact
Climate Action Committee
climateaction@truro-ma.gov
The Town of Truro is part of the Cape Light Compact. The Compact offers generous rebates and incentives for Energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses. The Climate Action Committee wholeheartedly recommends the Compact’s current programs described below to Truro residents and businesses.
Studies have shown that energy efficiency is the least expensive way to reduce energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. The adage is "the cheapest kilowatt (or gallon of fossil fuel) is the one you don't use."
The Compact’s mission is to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency while saving you money.
Start with an Energy Assessment
All Cape and Vineyard residents and businesses with an Eversource electric account are eligible for a free energy assessment. During the assessment, an energy efficiency expert will identify potential areas of energy and cost savings. The Compact offers incentives for recommended improvements like 75% off or more on insulation for residential customers and up to 80% off recommended improvements for commercial customers.
Energy assessments are available to both renters and owners! Renters and income-eligible residents may qualify for 100% off recommended upgrades.
Energy-Saving Tips for Summer
Check out the Compact’s website for energy- and money-saving tips for summer.
New in 2022!
The Compact has added new residential and commercial incentives this year – read all about them below! For a complete list of rebates and incentives, visit http://www.capelightcompact.org.
Increased Rebates for Residential and Commercial Heat Pumps
Electric heat pumps heat and cool a space by moving heat instead of generating it, and they create fewer emissions than fuel-based HVAC systems. Save up to $10,000 on air source heat pumps and up to $15,000 on ground source heat pumps for your home, and up to $4,500/ton for your business when replacing an existing oil, propane, or electric resistance heating system.
All-Electric Home Incentive
Receive incentives of up to $40,000, plus technical assistance, on the construction of new homes that use electric appliances, HVAC, and other energy efficiency elements.
Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives
Save up to $2,200 on an efficient electric heat pump water heater for your business.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Incentives
Check out the Compact’s incentives on commercial kitchen equipment, including new incentives on electric induction cooktops.
Income-Eligible E-Bike Incentive
Through a grant funded by the MA Clean Energy Center and the Accelerating Clean Transportation for All (ACT4All) program, the Compact will soon be offering an incentive of up to $1,200, plus additional funding for accessories and maintenance, for the purchase of an electric bike. Bike shops and residents can apply to participate in the program.
Contact the Cape Light Compact info@capelightcompact.org, 1-800-797-6699
Questions, Comments, requests: email climateaction@truro-ma.gov
Jamie Calise, Truro Police Department
jcalise@truro-ma.gov
Over the course of her career, Martha has been a skilled telecommunicator and most recently, a dedicated supervisor. She has always been willing to go the extra mile, in ways both big and small, making her a public servant to be admired. Whether checking in with community members on the reassurance list, problem solving with someone needing assistance, or just lending an ear, Martha has always shown herself to be more than just a voice behind the phone and radio. Her desire to help others and quick wit will be missed by citizens and staff alike.
Congratulations to Martha Wheeler on her retirement. Her countless contributions over the years have left an enduring impact on the Truro community.
Emily Beebe, Health and Conservation Agent
ebebee@truro-ma.gov
Alex Lessin, Finance Director
alessin@truro-ma.gov
Dear Property owner,
Please find the attached rental registration application for 2022. This year there are three new requirements due before the end of the 2022 rental season. This is to align with Board of Health Regulations passed July 2021 as well as Tax Collector compliance.
1. Occupancy format changed to align with approved septic capacity for properties. Area of available sleeping quarters is not used. You now provide the legal number of bedrooms only based upon what your septic system is designed for.
2. Each property owner indicates that real estate and personal property taxes are up to date (page 2 of application).
3. For Private Well Only:
- Water test kits are available at the Truro Town Hall, in the Health Department downstairs. For information about how to test your water, please visit the Health Department website at: Water Testing for Private Wells | Truro MA (truro-ma.gov)
Rental certificates will not be issued until the required information has been submitted starting in 2023. To avoid delays and possible enforcement actions we ask that you email us if you have any questions about this process.
| Subject | Department | Contact (E-mail) |
| Water Test Kits / Submission Process | Health Department | ebeebe@truro-ma.gov adavis@truro-ma.gov nrichey@truro-ma.gov |
| Real Estate / Property Tax Form | Tax Collector | TruroTaxCollector@truro-ma.gov |
| General Application / Payment Questions | Admin Department | nscoullar@truro-ma.gov ntudor@truro-ma.gov esturdy@truro-ma.gov |
Thank you,
Town of Truro Staff
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Thursday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.
Toast and Jam
Toast and Jam are Tim Dickey, Julie Charland, and Blake Newman, who write and perform original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing, and more.
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
The Rip-It-Ups
The Rip-It-Ups rock the blues, R&B, and other roots genres. Jodi Birchall is lead vocalist, guitarist and mistress of ceremonies. The musicians are great friends who have played together a long time and it shows. Their happy and relaxed vibe is contagious.
Thursday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Grab Brothers
The Grab Brothers are really brothers—Larry and Marc Grab—with musical abilities of a small army. They play 60s and 70s rock and pop.
Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.
Schuyler Grant Band
Come listen to the soulful blues of Schyler Grant , Will McDonough on bass, and Brad Conant on drums. Co-sponsored with Payomet.
Thursday, July 28, 6:30 p.m.
Chandler Travis Philharmonette
This band walks the fine line between genius and madness – come along for gonzo charm and the peerless talent of Chandler and his friends.
Wednesday, July 6, 6:00 p.m.
Ukulele & Campfire Songs with Julie Stepanek
Meet behind the library or inside (depends on the weather).
Wednesday, July 13, 2:00 p.m.
Toe Jam Puppet Band
This is a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, and storytelling. You are welcome to bring a chair or blanket.
Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
Meet Delilah the Whale
Delilah is a life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale. Listen to her story of life in the ocean.
Saturday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Felting with Sculptor Janice Redman
Learn how to create fun 3-D food out of died wool and felting needles. For all ages 6 and up. Space is limited, so please sign up.
Saturday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.
Wingmasters
Learn about our birds of prey and take a look at a few of these amazing creatures.
Wednesday, July 27, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Truro Book Group
The discussion this month will be on the whimsical fantasy The Midnight Library by Matthew Haigh. This is a hybrid program, both in person and available to be Zoomed. Email Maggie Hanelt mhanelt@clamsnet.org for the link or for more information.
Mondays for all ages
8:00 a.m. – noon
2022 Pop-Up Library at the Truro Educational Farmer’s Market
Meet us at the Truro Educational Farmer's Market at 20 Truro Center Road on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. until noon! At the Pop-Up Library, you can check out library books selected for all ages. If you are a first-timer, you can register for a library card.
Tuesdays for kids
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Children’s Community Garden Group has started up! The Children’s Garden, run by educators Sarah Naciri & Sustainable CAPE. Have fun growing food, health and a sustainable environment at the Children’s Community Garden. Spring learning: planting, seed sowing, outside games and earthworms! No need to sign up! Just stop in!
Fridays for kids
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Storytime is now on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and if weather permitting, outside. All children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs and rhymes, and one another! Special story time guest are: July 1, Julie Stepanek & July 29, Pitter Patter Puppet Show
After summer story time is Food4Kids
11:30 a.m.
Grab and go lunches are provided for kids up to 18 years by Food4Kids, a Summer Food Service Program funded through Project Bread in Boston.
Saturdays for all ages
9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Capoeira (pronounced Kah-poo-EH-ra) is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines dance and martial art. It's fantastic opportunity for kids and grown-ups to be exposed to unique martial art, music, culture, and camaraderie.
COMPLETE THE TRURO BIKE & WALKWAYS SURVEY
The Truro Bike and Walkways Committee created this survey to begin a conversation about making our roads safer and more convenient for cyclists and pedestrians. The survey aims to explore issues of bike and pedestrian safety that concern Truro residents and visitors. Please take less than 5 minutes to share your feedback to help with identifying priorities to make Truro roads safe for all users. The survey is available here.
Truro Residents: Complete the Truro Cultural Council Survey
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TruroCulturalCouncil to complete the survey.
For more information on the Mass Cultural Council visit http://www.massculturalcouncil.org
The Summer months have begun, and public lawn mowing and daily beach cleanup have started. The Department will also begin to perform maintenance as needed on all asphalt roads for standard patching and repair. DPW staff has increased daily trips to the transfer station due to the increased load of solid waste and recyclables.
Active Construction Projects
East Harbor:
- East Harbor is nearly complete, just parking lot restoration and light landscaping to be completed within the next two weeks.
- The project may be completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
- The Town will conduct 5 years of environmental monitoring to determine the impact of the increased tidal flushing on Moon Pond and East Harbor. The monitoring will be done in collaboration with the National Park Service, and the data will be shared with the Town.
- There was a two-month delay due to Eversource.
- The new culvert for Eagle Neck was installed on June 23rd.
- Old County Road is scheduled for paving on July 25th.
- Once completed this project will restore 16 acres of salt marsh with increased tidal flow.
- The increased tidal flushing will have a positive impact on shellfish in the area of Eagle Neck Creek. (From the Pamet Harbor railroad berm upstream to Stick Bridge Road).
- Additionally, the Town will be conducting 5 years of environmental monitoring to evaluate the salt marsh development, and the Shellfish habitat.
The following projects have been completed.
- New generator has been installed at the Truro Beach Office
- Power has been supplied to Corn Hill Beach and Head of the Meadow Beach
- Police Department vehicles have been ordered
- Fire Department utility truck has been ordered
- The DPW has completed repairs and received new paint on the rubber tire loader
- The siding and east-facing section of windows has been replaced at Truro Central School
- The Police Department Squad room and interview room remodeling project has been completed
- The DPW has received the closed top ejector trailer for the Transfer Station
- The DPW heavy duty tractor trailer truck has made it to Massachusetts and is being fitted with hydraulic lines prior to delivery to the DPW. We expect to receive the truck the second week of July
- The playground soft surfacing for the school, and Puma Park has been installed
The Town contracted with GHD consultants to develop a pavement management plan for the Town’s public Roads. The pavement management plan is meant to be a living document that develops a rating of the condition of the roadway known as a pavement condition index. The index scales from 0-100 with a higher numerical value indicative of a better-condition roadway.
The pavement condition index was developed by the Army Corp of Engineers and is based on a visual survey of the pavement. The scope of work will include a base map development, field investigation, cost estimates, recommendations on long-term paving plans, and safety recommendations. GHD has made some preliminary recommendations for Truro Center Road.
tjackett@truro-ma.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Information from:
Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Health Departments
(June 14, 2022 – Truro, MA) – The Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Health Departments are launching an online COVID At Home Test reporting tool to help the Outer Cape Health Departments better understand how many people have tested positive for COVID-19 using an antigen test to learn how the virus is spreading in our communities. Results are confidential and anonymous and will only be used by Health Department staff for public health surveillance efforts.
If you currently reside or have been in Provincetown, Truro, or Wellfleet during the past 14 days and have tested positive for COVID-19 using a home test kit (e.g., BinaxNOW, iHealth, QuickVue), please submit the following online form. The link can also be accessed on the Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Health Department websites.
To avoid duplication of test results, please do not report results of PCR testing that you have completed at healthcare or testing sites.
The online reporting form can be accessed HERE.
For any questions, please contact:
Hillary Greenberg, Wellfleet Health and Conservation Agent
220 West Main Street
Wellfleet, MA 02667
508-349-0308
Hillary.lemos@wellfleet-ma.gov
Lezli Rowell, Provincetown Health Agent
260 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-7020
lrowell@provincetown-ma.gov
Emily Beebe, Truro Health and Conservation Agent
24 Town Hall Road
Truro, MA 02666
508-214-0919 ebeebe@truro-ma.gov
Upcoming Events and Happenings
State Primary - September 6, 2022 - polls open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM-Truro Community Center
- Deadline to Register - August 17, 2022, Clerk's office will be open until 8:00 PM, online registration open up until 11:59 PM at the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Website.
- Deadline to Register - October 19, 2022, Clerk's office will be open until 8:00 PM, online registration open up until 11:59 PM at the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Website.
May 1 - October 31:
Open daily, 7:30am to 3:30pm, except on holidays.
Public Library Events for information visit: https://trurolibrary.org/event
Board and Committee Meeting information available here:
https://www.truro-ma.gov/calendar/month/2022-07
Health Department information
The Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Health Departments, jointly with the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, are conducting public health needs assessments in their towns to determine how effective current social and health programs are, especially after the worst impacts from COVID. It also measures the attainment level of some of the Healthy People 2030 goals.
This evaluation process can only be valid and effective with extensive resident input. We designed a survey for residents to learn about their socioeconomic factors, health care and mental health services use, dietary habits, illegal substance use, and the effects of COVID on their lives. The survey is electronic and accessible by QR code and hyperlink found HERE.
We thank you in advance for your help in accomplishing this important evaluative task! We hope this leads to better alignment of health and social programmatic needs and possibly results in some new effective programs and agency collaborations.
June Newsletter Corrections
No edits or corrections for June
August
Select Board Goals and Objectives
Meet the new Assistant Health and Conservation Agent