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Truro Guidebook 2025-2026

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TRURO

MASSACHUSETTS

2025 - 2026

Truro Chamber of Commerce


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Town Administrator’s Office • (508) 349-7004 Town Manager • (508) 349-7004 x 111

Town Hall Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed to the Public on Mondays

Town Website • www.truro-ma.gov Permanent Population • 2,487 and growing

Truro Town Hall 24 Town Hall Road, Truro, MA

Truro Public Safety Facility 344 Route 6, Truro, MA 02666

Planning Department

Non Emergency numbers

(508) 349-7004

Police

Licensing Department (508) 214-0928

(508) 487-8730 Rescue Squad (508) 487-7548

Conservation Department (508) 349-7004 x 131

Fire Department (508) 487-7548

Health Department (508) 214-0920

Animal Control (508) 487-8730

Town Clerk (509) 349-7004 x 110 Truro Community Center 7 Standish Way, North Truro Recreation & Beach Department (508) 487-1632

Harbor Master Pamet Harbor 75 Depot Road, Truro (508) 487-2555

Council on Aging (508) 487-2462

Transfer Station Route 6, Truro (508) 349-2140

Beach Office 36 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-6983

Truro Central School 317 Route 6, Truro (508) 487-1558

Truro Public Library 7 Standish Way, North Truro (508) 487-1125 2


Fire & Emergency Rescue Information

DIAL 911

FOR FIRE, RESCUE, OR POLICE EMERGENCIES Everyone at your rental should be aware of the street address where you are staying, in case of an emergency. Fire evacuation plans should be established, posted and reviewed with both adults and children.

(Non-Emergency) Fire .................... (508) 487-7548 (Non-Emergency) Police ................ (508) 487-8730

Nearest Hospital Cape Cod Hospital - 27 Park st. Hyannis, MA ......... (508) 771-1800 Outer Cape Health Services www.outercape.org Provincetown - 49 Harry Kemp Way ----------- (508) 487-9395 Wellfleet - 3130 Route 6 ------------------------ (508) 349-3131 Provincetown Pharmacy (774) 538-3333 Wellfleet Pharmacy (508) 214-0187

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Cover Artist: Susan Tilton Pecora Susan Tilton Pecora is a distinguished American artist celebrated for her evocative portrayals of New England's towns, harbors, and rural landscapes. Working primarily in watercolor, egg tempera, and oil, she captures the region's unique light and atmosphere with remarkable sensitivity. ​Raised in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Pecora developed an early appreciation for the coastal scenery of her hometown. She pursued formal art education at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and further honed her skills under the mentorship of Jack Flynn, A.W.S., after relocating to Western Massachusetts in 1974.​ Pecora's artistic achievements have garnered national recognition. She is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society and has exhibited her work across the United States, earning accolades from institutions such as the National Art League in New York and the San Diego Art Association. Her paintings have been featured in publications like American Artist Magazine and Splash: The Best of Watercolor by North Light Books. Beyond her studio practice, Pecora has contributed significantly to art education. She has taught at Bay Path University and the George Walter Vincent Smith Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts. Her commitment to sharing her craft extends to her role as the host of the PBS television series Reflections Through Watercolor, where she explores and paints picturesque locations throughout western New England. Pecora's work has also intersected with notable cultural events. In 2007, she was commissioned to create a painted ornament for the White House Holiday Tree. Additionally, thirteen of her paintings were featured in a calendar for Willie Nelson's Farm Aid, highlighting her engagement with themes of rural life and community. Her artworks are represented by several galleries, including R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, Massachusetts, and The Lobster Pot in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Through her art, teaching, and public outreach, Susan Tilton Pecora continues to enrich the American art landscape with her vivid depictions of New England's charm and character. Source: Susan Pecora; R. Michelson Galleries; WGBH

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In Loving Memory of Mark & Jane Peters

The Truro Chamber of Commerce would like to thank and dedicate this year's book to Mark and Jane Peters. Their combined selfless dedication and leadership were the cornerstone of the Chamber's success for many years. Jane, who served as our Executive secretary and treasurer until her retirement, was dedicated to our organization's values and responsible for all of our day to day operations and member services. Her networking and organizational skills kept everything and everyone, moving forward. Jane was also lovingly known as our "Town Crank", and could be seen at every town election greeting voters and "cranking" the ballot box. Her bright smile and generous nature reminding everyone what small town Truro is all about. Mark, served for several years as our organization's president before illness forced his retirement. He was extremely knowledgeable about our town's history and was steadfast in his love of all things Truro. He had a commanding presence and proudly lent his skills as a moderator to several town boards and organizations. After his retirement as our president he continued to serve the Chamber at our information booth and loved sharing Truro history with our many visitors. Thank you Mark and Jane for your unwavering commitment to our organization, and our Truro Community. You will always be remembered for the positive impact you had on so many of us. The Truro Chamber of Commerce Board, Staff and Friends. 8


Visit our Information Booth! We are ready to help you make the most of your time here in Truro.

Open May - September 2 Head of the Meadow Road North Truro, MA 02652 (508) 487-1288 info@TruroChamberOfCommerce.com P.O. Box 26 North Truro, MA 02652 www.TruroChamberOfCommerce.com

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In memory of Joy McNulty for her service & dedication to the community.

To honor Joy’s legacy, consider donating to The Joy McNulty Memorial Fund in support of Helping Our Women (HOW) helpingourwomen.org/donate

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The Cobb Archive We invite you to delve deeper into Truro's past at the Cobb Archive, a treasure trove of historical documents, maps, photographs, and family memoirs. Through our extensive collection of photographs, documents, logs, and maps, this research haven offers a unique opportunity for genealogy enthusiasts, history buffs, and maritime researchers.

The Highland House Museum

Beyond the Exhibits

Originally a seasonal hotel built in 1907, The Highland House Museum is just steps away from Cape Cod’s first lighthouse, Highland Light. Beginning in 1968 and with the advent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Truro Historical Society transformed the iconic hotel into a 17-room museum, charting Truro’s colorful history from the original indigenous Wampanoag people to the fishermen, farmers, families, and artists who shaped the town since its incorporation in 1709. With two floors of exhibits, art, and artifacts, the museum will delight and inform visitors of all ages. In 2023, in partnership with the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, a traditional Wetu (dwelling) and a Three Sisters Garden was constructed adjacent to the museum. They provide a glimpse into the resourcefulness of the native people and their way of life before the town was settled by European immigrants.

Featured Exhibits:

Dive into Truro's captivating past through our Maritime History collection, uncover the unique story of Pamet Harbor, and trace the impact of the Railroad. Don't miss the Hopper Room, offering an intimate look into the life and times of renowned artists Ed and Jo in their beloved Truro. 12

The Truro Historical Society offers a vibrant calendar of events, from free Wednesday evening lectures to guided tours and children’s activities, ensuring that history remains an ongoing dialogue. Immerse yourself in the community spirit and enrich your understanding of this special part of Cape Cod.

Plan Your Adventure The Highland House Museum is open seasonally from June 1st to September 30th, and the Cobb Archive welcomes visitors year-round. Visit www.trurohistoricalsociety.org and check our ad below for museum directions, hours, and events:


The Cobb Archive

The Highland House Museum Originally a seasonal hotel built in 1907, The Highland House Museum is just steps away from Cape Cod’s first lighthouse, Highland Light.

We invite you to delve deeper into Truro's past at the Cobb Archive, a treasure trove of historical documents, maps, photographs, and family memoirs. Through our extensive collection of photographs, documents, logs, and maps, this research haven offers a unique opportunity for genealogy enthusiasts, history buffs, and maritime researchers.

Beyond the Exhibits The Truro Historical

Beginning in 1968 and with the advent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Truro Historical Society transformed the iconic hotel into a 17-room museum, charting Truro’s colorful history from the original indigenous Wampanoag people to the fishermen, farmers, families, and artists who shaped the town since its incorporation in 1709. With two floors of exhibits, art, and artifacts, the museum will delight and inform visitors of all ages. In 2023, in partnership with the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, a traditional Wet8 (dwelling) and a Three Sisters Garden was constructed adjacent to the museum. They provide a glimpse into the resourcefulness of the native people and their way of life before the town was settled by European immigrants.

Society offers a vibrant calendar of events, from free Wednesday evening lectures to guided tours and children’s activities, ensuring that history remains an ongoing dialogue. Immerse yourself in the community spirit and enrich your understanding of this special part of Cape Cod.

Plan Your Adventure The Highland House Museum is open seasonally from June 1st to September 30th, and the Cobb Archive welcomes visitors year-round.

Visit www.trurohistoricalsociety.org and check our ad below for museum directions, hours, and events:

directions, hours, and events:

Featured Exhibits:

Dive into Truro's captivating past through our Maritime History collection, uncover the unique story of Pamet Harbor, and trace the impact of the Railroad. Don't miss the Hopper Room, offering an intimate look into the life and times of renowned artists Ed and Jo in their beloved Truro.

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Truro History | Highland Light

Photo Courtesy of Nancy Silva

Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse, known locally as Highland Light, sits on the Highland 120 feet above the ocean, with its beam elevation 183 feet above the sea. Ships can identify it from 23 miles away. The first light was established in 1797, 510 feet from the cliff edge, rebuilt in 1853, and replaced in 1857 by the current structure. It had never been moved. However, because of the eroding cliff, a Committee To Save The Cape Cod Light was formed in early 1990 to “effect the move of the Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse from its endangered site to a place of safety.” The sea is a relentless neighbor. On July 11, 1996, with only 100 feet left from the edge of the cliff, the Lighthouse was moved about 50 feet towards safety. By July 29, 1996 it had been moved 453 feet to its new location about 550 feet from the cliff edge and safe for another 200 years. Managed by Eastern National 27 Highland Light Rd North Truro, MA 02652 15


William S. Fitts is a well-known master carpenter, chef and artist in Massachusetts. His book "An Artist's Recipes" is filled with his hand-drawn recipes, sketches and paintings of local Provincetown art. Certainly, a special collection of memories from his early visits to Provincetown.

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Roderick's

CLIENT ADVISORY & PAYROLL SERVICES

Helping small businesses & non-profit organizations reach their fullest potential

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ORV (Off Road Vehicles)

For the full list of rules and regulations please visit www.truro-ma.gov/truro-beach-office ORV stickers are required year-round and may be obtained online or at the Beach Office, located at 36 Shore Rd during the summer season. During the off-season stickers are available online at www.truro-ma.gov/ truro-beach-office. Stickers must be permanently affixed and visible on the driver’s side, front bumper. Stickers are non-transferable. Stickers which are altered, defaced, copied, or unreadable are not valid and will be confiscated. The ORV driving corridor will, at times, be below the spring high water marks. Vehicles are not permitted to drive or park on beach grass, coastal dunes, coastal embankments, marshes, or nesting areas. Travel is only allowed on town-owned property. The Town of Truro does not and cannot grant access to beach areas privately owned. Entry on private land may subject ORV drivers to claims of trespassing by the property owner(s). Pedestrians and those who are sitting on the beach always have the right of way. Always use caution. The speed limit is 10 MPH. Camping and sleeping on town-owned beaches is not permitted. Beach fires are limited and require a permit obtained through the Beach Office. Access by ORV traffic on the bay beaches of Truro is at Corn Hill Beach and Beach Point during the hours of 6:00 pm – 9:00 am, from the third Saturday in June – Labor Day. All vehicles must be off the beach by 9:00 am during the season. From Labor Day through the third Saturday in June, individuals with a valid permit can access the corridor 24 hours a day. 19


Truro Walking & Hiking Trails Pamet Area Trails ... 111 North Pamet Road Bearberry Hill | Overlooks Pamet Landscape and Pamet River valley terrain Difficulty: Moderate | Log steps, steep grade to overlook Length: 0.6 miles each way, plus extensions

Pilgrim Spring Trail ...

Route 6 at Pilgrim Heights Short loop trail winds through a pine and oak forest, views of marsh and Pilgrim Spring Memorial, where it is said the Pilgrims found their first water in 1620 Difficulty: Easy | Some log steps, moderate grade Length: 0.7 mile loop

Twinefield ...

Pond Road across from Pilgrim Pond

Small’s Swamp Trail ...

Route 6 at Pilgrim Heights Former farmland, recovering landscape Difficulty: Easy | Some log steps, moderate grade, short boardwalk Length: 0.6 mile loop

Dexter Keezer Walking Trail ...

Depot Road to Francis Farm Road Along the trail there are three benches and a memorial plaque honoring Anne and Dexter Keezer Fenced parking area located 250 feet before trail-head visit www.TruroConservationTrust.org for more trails

Truro Bike Trail The Truro bike trail is located between High Head Road and Head of the Meadow Beach Seasonal parking fees may apply 2 miles - plus 0.8 mile connector (to Coast Guard Beach)

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Massachusetts Bicycle Safety In Massachusetts bicycles must follow all “Rules of the Road” that normally apply to automobiles  You must obey all Stop signs and traffic signals.  You must ride your bike in the same direction as other traffic.  You must stop at all road crossings and crosswalks.  You are considered a vehicle when you are on your bike and you must wait until traffic has cleared to proceed.  If you dismount your bicycle, you then become a pedestrian and have the right of way. You are subject to tickets and fines if you do not obey the law.

Save the Date October 5, 2025

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11th Vinegrass Music Festival at Truro Vineyards


Truro Council on Aging 7 Standish Way, North Truro Mailing Address | P.O. Box 500, Truro, MA 02666 (508) 487-2462 | Fax (508) 487-0854 Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Truro Council on Aging identifies the needs and interests of older adults (60+) in the community and develops programs and services to meet those needs. Whether you are just turning 60 or older than 60, we are a place to connect you with resources. We offer a wide variety of programs such as: educational, cultural, health and wellness, multigenerational, exercise classes & social opportunities. The Truro Council on Aging provides information and referrals to local community resources, nutritional and benefits assistance, and services to Home Bound residents. The Truro Council on Aging (COA) operates out of the Community Center which is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Council is located at the Truro Community Center, next to the Truro Public Library and Puma Park. The Council on Aging provides curb to burb van transportation services for medical appointments, shopping/errands, programming/classes at the COA, including and Community Lunch to ambulatory Truro residents age 60+. In addition, a wheelchair accessible bus is available to individuals with physical limitations who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Ride requests require a minimum of at least two business days’ notice. For more information, please visit www.truro-ma.gov/council-on-aging or call the Truro Council on Aging at (508)-487 2462.

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7 Standish Way, North Truro | www.trurolibrary.org Nestled at 7 Standish Way, conveniently located between Route 6 and 6A in North Truro, the library invites residents and visitors to discover our extensive collection of books, audiobooks, movies, and more. Beyond our materials, we offer engaging programs, accessible tech resources, current news, and comfortable spaces for quiet reading or tackling a puzzle. Our welcoming location is adjacent to the Community Center and the community-built Puma Park playground. Inside the library, families will find a dedicated children’s area brimming with books, toys, puzzles, and magazines, alongside enriching programs designed to foster a lifelong love of learning. Outside, the adventure continues with our mud kitchen, sensory wall, and food forest path. Adults can explore the latest bestsellers, timeless classics, and a wide selection of DVDs, as well as intriguing and practical non-fiction on our lower level. Our wireless internet is accessible 24/7, and during opening hours, we provide faxing, wireless printing, and scanning services. Need a short-term item? Our Library of Things offers solutions from irons to VHS players. The Friends of the Truro Library also maintain a used bookstore on the lower level, with proceeds directly supporting the library. Even without a library card, many of our services and programs are open to all. However, a card is necessary to borrow materials. Massachusetts residents and Truro property owners enjoy free Truro Library cards, while out-of-state visitors are asked to pay a modest annual fee. This card grants access to the entire Cape Cod Library Network (CLAMS). Come and discover books and so much more at the Truro Public Library!

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Lucie's Beach Plum Jelly

4 cups Beach Plum Juice * 7 ½ cups white sugar 1/2 package Certo™ (6) 8oz Ball Mason Jars™ with lids and rings, Scalded Paraffin wax for sealing (melted in a double boiler) In a large soup pot, combine juice and sugar - bring to a boil (Be very careful mixture doesn’t boil over. It will try) Reduce heat to a gentle boil. add Certo™ and continue to boil for 1minute, until syrupy, stirring constantly Pour the juice into jars, leaving room for wax, let cool 1/2 hour Seal jar with paraffin wax, do not go above the rim (let wax cool) Label and date jars, cover with metal lids and rings Store up to 1 year in a cool dark place. The wax seal can be discarded when the jar is opened. * You can use freshly picked beach plums, frozen juice or berries If using fresh or frozen berries, boil down fruit using minimal water. Drain through cheesecloth to obtain clear juice. Extra juice can be frozen (Use empty milk jugs) for up to 6 months. A mixture of red and blue beach plums is best. Remove stems and debris before cooking. ** If the mixture hasn’t “jelled” after cooking and letting sit for ½ hr, it can be re-purposed as a sauce, or re-boiled by adding another ½ package of Certo™. If re-boiling, you must re-scaled jars Pro tip: Do not make Jelly on a rainy day; it will not jell! 24


Recreation in Truro Truro Recreation Department 7 Standish Way, North Truro Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2030, Truro, MA 02666 (508)487-1632

The Recreation & Beach Department provides residents and visitors with year-round programs and activities for various ages and is responsible for managing the 11 town-owned beaches. The department's main office is located at the Truro Community Center (7 Standish Way, North Truro) and consists of an administrative office, a recreation lounge, and an all-purpose auditorium. Additionally, the center is home to Puma Park Playground; a multi-generational park consisting of a youth playground, outdoor fitness equipment, and a rubber surfaced walking track. The Department's seasonal beach office is located at 36 Shore Road, North Truro. In addition, the Department oversees activities on Snow's Field and the Truro Central School's field. Most recreational programs offered by the Department are open to residents and visitors of the Town of Truro and include adult fitness classes, sports programs for children and adults, school vacation programs, special events, and the popular Summer Rec. Youth Program for participants ages 5 -13. For more information or to register for any programs, please visit www.truro-ma.gov/recreation-department or call the Truro Recreation Department at (508)487-1632. 25


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Island Spice ingredients:

1 ½ oz. Twenty Boat Spiced Rum coco lopez orange juice pineapple juice fresh ground nutmeg orange wedge

to make:

In a hurricane glass add ice and Twenty Boat Spiced Rum. Add Coco Lopez to desired sweetness and equal parts orange and pineapple juice. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg and orange wedge.

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1 ½ oz. Twenty Boat Spiced Rum Q Mixers Ginger Beer lime

to make:

In a 14 oz. Collins glass combine ice, Twenty Boat Spiced Rum and ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedge.

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Cape Cod National Seashore

In 1961, President Kennedy signed a bill which forever protected over 40,000 acres and almost 30 miles of shoreline on Cape Cod from Chatham to Provincetown. The National Seashore maintains beaches, hiking and biking trails, and historical buildings for the enjoyment of all. It has two visitor centers, one and Eastham and the other in Provincetown. The Province Lands visitor Center in Provincetown is on Race Point Road off of Route Six. It features a 360 degree observation deck with views of the Province Lands dunes, the Outer Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. They have knowledgeable staff to assist in trip planning, ranger-guided activities, exhibit on local plants and animals, an indoor theater screening park orientation films, and a gift shop & bookstore for maps, puzzles, games, and more. The Salt Pond visitor Center in Eastham is on the corner of Route Six and Doane Road. It features an auditorium where orientation movies are shown, a museum, a gift shop & bookstore, and an information desk that is staffed by knowledgeable rangers. A bike trail and walking trail starts at the center as well.

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Truro History | Past & Present In November of 1620, the Pilgrims sailed into Cape Cod Bay and anchored in what is now Provincetown Harbor. Having lived under A resource center for women living with cramped,COMPASSION. dirty conditions for the previous few months, many came chronic or life threatening conditions. ASSISTANCE. ashore to look around. A groupServing led bytheMiles Standish, also known as Outer Cape community from Provincetown to Eastham. Captain Shrimp, wandered into what became known as Truro. There they SUPPORT. had found fresh water (Pilgrim Springs), a cache of maize (Corn Hill), Women and a place to camp for the night (Pond Helping Village).Our While exploring in 34 Conwell Street Truro, legend has it that the Pilgrims met a group of locals, known as the Provincetown, MA 02657 Pamet Indians. Both sides fired on each other. Fortunately, no one was 508.487.4357 injured and as honor had been satisfied, info@helpingourwomen.org the locals and the “wash-awww.helpingourwomen.org shores” went their seperate ways. A few weeks later, the Pilgrims weighed anchor and sailed across the bay to what is now known as Plymouth. TIPS InRECYCLING 1709, Truro was officially incorporated as a town. The descendants of the Pilgrims who had stopped by almost 90 years before, had returned. • Bring your own paper bags or even better, Initially, wasbags a part However, Truro had some unique cloth Truro shopping to of theEastham. supermarket advantages that made settlement very popular. With hard work and • Use coffee mugslife rather than cups.this prosperity, the local dedication, a good could be styrofoam realized. With citizens were able to build to a recycle church than and acquire minister. Having a • Use white paper–easier colored apaper. house of worship and the ability to support a minister for at least two years was a main requirement to become a town. This was proudly 11 accomplished, and on July 16th, 1709, Truro became an official town of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The site of the first house of worship is now the location of the Christian Union Church, and the original graveyard is used as a community garden. During the 1700’s, in addition to fishing and agriculture, the hunting of whales and blackfish offered a cash income at relatively low risk. From the French and Indian Wars, through the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812, Truro both participated and prospered. Gentlemen from Truro were sent to Nantucket to teach the islanders their art of hunting the sea. Small ship building in the harbor, fishing, and salt works through the use of windmills, combined with large gardens is what made for a good life in this small hamlet.

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Truro History | Past & Present Cont.. In the middle of the nineteenth century, the Pamet Harbor shoaled in. This ended the shipbuilding and the easy access to the bay with an allweather harbor for a refuge. Beach Point threatened East Harbor, which had become only at the highest tides in the Fall and Spring. Farming alone wouldn’t sustain a booming economy, so Truro started getting smaller as many of its residents moved away. Shortly after the Civil War, the railroad came through Truro with its terminus in Provincetown. Transportation and access was now available on a more reliable venue than the weather, tide, and sea. Those farmers left in Truro had discovered that sandy soil was excellent for growing asparagus and turnip. Asparagus for the Boston Yankees, turnip for the Irish, a swamp garden, a few cows and chickens, a lot of hard work, and a decent living could be made. Cranberries had always grown in the wild in Truro. The problem was that hand or dry harvesting was both time consuming and expensive. In the later part of the 1800’s, wet harvesting became very popular. It was cheap, and it was profitable. Not withstanding the agreeable summer climate, salt water bathing prevented the exposure to Polio. Ocean swimming has insured Truro’s popularity long after vaccines were developed. Still, Truro was a sleepy little town as it entered the 20th century. It had three whistle stops, South Truro, Pamet Harbor, and North Truro. Given its isolation, the flu pandemic was not as severe as in other parts of the country. Truro did have a number of victims, as local cemeteries can attest. The biggest event in Truro’s history was yet to come. Shortly after World War II, the Federal Government straightened and rebuilt Route 6. Millions and millions of people were now a day’s drive away from Truro. On many days during the summer season, Truro may have as many as 15,000 people enjoying the sun, the woods, and the beach. Another substantial factor in today’s Truro is the creation of the National Seashore in 1960. This has preserved almost two thirds of Truro in its natural state. Truro is extremely fortunate that much of what the Pilgrims saw, and the Pamets enjoyed, will be there for future generations to come.

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Truro Beach Office (508)487-6983

36 Shore Rd, North Truro, MA 02652 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2030 Truro, MA 02666 Office Opens: 2nd Saturday of June Office Closes: Labor Day Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7 days a week

www.truro-ma.gov/truro-beach-office

Beach Stickers Beach Stickers are required for all eleven Truro beaches from the 3rd Saturday of June through Labor Day. To be eligible for a Truro Beach Sticker you must be a Truro Resident or staying in Truro. (Restrictions Apply) Visit the Beach office or website for more information and a full list of beach rules and regulations. Stickers do not guarantee a parking space. Parking is on a first come first serve basis to valid sticker holders.

Overnight sleeping or camping on beaches or in parking areas is prohibited. Daily passes are available to the general public for Head of the Meadow Beach and Corn Hill Beach for $35/car/day.

Animals Animals are prohibited during the hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, 3rd Saturday of June – Labor Day. Pet restrictions are posted on the Truro Beach Office website. 34


Beach Access For Individuals with Disabilities Corn Hill Beach and Head of the Meadow Beach Both Head of the Meadow Beach, on the ocean, and Corn Hill Beach, on the bay, have accessible mats and wheelchairs for individuals with mobility or physical disabilities. Beach wheelchairs can be borrowed from the beach attendant on duty between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm, for transportation to and from the beach. One must be accompanied by a support person, who will assist in the use of the chair and is willing and able to push the chair over sand. A release form must be completed, and a license or other State-issued ID must be left with the attendant during use. Accessible bathrooms are available at both beaches. A beach parking sticker, or a daily parking pass, can be purchased at either of the beaches for $35/vehicle/day

National Seashore Beach at Herring Cove Provincetown | (508) 487-2100 SURF CHAIR - Enables individuals with mobility disabilities access onto the beach and to the water’s edge. Please request from the lifeguard. Lifeguards or beach attendants are available to assist in the use of the chair. There are indoor accessible bathrooms and showers with privacy for changing. Free parking with Golden Access Pass or temporary pass for U.S. citizens if requested at the gate for the duration of your vacation with documentation of disability.

Beach Fires Visit https://www.truro-ma.gov/truro-beach-office for the full list of Rules and Regulations

All orders must be placed on-line between 9:00 am. and 3:00 pm. on the day you are requesting a beach fire. There are a limited number of fires allowed per beach per day Permits are $10 per fire and are non-refundable. Individuals will only be allowed to request, in total, (1) beach fire permit in a week. The one week period will run from Sunday - Saturday. Permits are for small cooking fires only, no bonfires. A beach fire must be less than 30 inches in diameter and less than 24 inches high. If you have a question about obtaining a beach fire permit, call the Truro Beach Department at (508) 487-6983. 35


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Local Churches

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter the Apostle 11 Prince Street, Provincetown (508) 487-4251 & (508) 487-0095 Congregational First Congregational Church Town Hall Road, Truro United Church of Christ 200 Main Street, Wellfleet (508) 349-6877 Universalist Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown 236 Commercial Street, Provincetown | (508) 487-9344 Episcopal St. Mary of the Harbor 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown | (508) 487-2622 Methodist United Methodist 10 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown | (508) 487-0584 & (508) 487-4925 Protestant Community Christian Union Church 27 Shore Road, North Truro | (508) 487-6554

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Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch: Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Stewardship

Founded by Albert Avellar in 1975, the company is now owned by his son, Steve Milliken Education, and Adventure In 1975, Albert Avellar—a seasoned Provincetown fisherman with deep roots in the waters of Cape Cod Bay —and Stellwagen Bank, made a bold decision that would change the region’s relationship with the sea forever. Trading in nets for binoculars, he launched a revolutionary idea: to take passengers out not to fish, but to simply watch whales. At the time, whale watching was virtually unknown on the East Coast. But Avellar, ever observant, had noticed something significant—his fishing charter passengers were more captivated by the surfacing whales than the day’s catch. Sensing both a business opportunity and a chance to foster a deeper public appreciation for marine life, he began offering daily whale watch trips aboard a converted fishing vessel. Thus, Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch was born—and with it, the beginning of commercial whale watching on the East Coast. Over the decades, Dolphin Fleet has grown from a single boat to a respected fleet offering daily excursions into the rich waters of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Thousands of visitors from around the world now flock to Provincetown each year to experience the awe of humpbacks breaching, finbacks slicing the surface, and minke whales gliding beneath the waves—all thanks to Avellar’s pioneering vision. A Legacy of Education and Conservation What set Dolphin Fleet apart from the very beginning was its unwavering focus on education. Avellar believed in not just showing people whales, but helping them understand them. Early on, the fleet began inviting Provincetown schoolchildren on free trips, fostering a new generation of ocean stewards. That tradition continues today. Every tour is led by professionally trained naturalists who provide rich commentary on the biology, behavior, and ecology of the whales and marine environment. Dolphin Fleet tours are not just excursions—they are floating classrooms. Over the years, the organization’s contributions to marine research have also been 40


profound. Naturalists on board collect sighting data and photographs that are shared with scientists and conservation groups around the world. These records have helped track migration patterns, identify individual whales, and contribute to vital long-term population studies. Key Milestones in Dolphin Fleet’s 50-Year Journey ● 1975: Dolphin Fleet launches its first whale watch trip from Provincetown, introducing a new era of ecotourism on the East Coast. ● Education First: The fleet begins offering free trips for local schoolchildren and builds educational interpretation into every tour. ● Whale Naming Tradition: Dolphin Fleet helps initiate the practice of naming individual whales, including the now-famous humpback whale “Salt,” one of the first named and still frequently seen today. ● Scientific Collaboration: Data collected by the fleet has supported marine research for decades and is often used in collaboration with marine biologists, institutions, and organizations such as the International Whaling Commission. ● Responsible Tourism: The organization has been a vocal advocate for responsible whale watching and helped establish early viewing guidelines to protect whales from harassment and vessel noise. ● Fleet Expansion: Over time, Dolphin Fleet expanded its vessels and experiences, now offering not just whale watch tours but also scenic harbor cruises and sunset trips. Current Offerings and Lasting Impact Today, Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch remains family-operated, now run by the second generation of the Avellar family. The core mission remains unchanged: to offer unforgettable encounters with whales while inspiring conservation and scientific curiosity. Their daily tours into Stellwagen Bank continue to be led by marine educators and naturalists, combining stunning views with rich storytelling and environmental awareness. Every trip contributes to ongoing research efforts and gives guests a deeper appreciation for the delicate marine ecosystem just off Cape Cod’s shores. Beyond the boat, the impact of the Dolphin Fleet extends into the heart of Provincetown’s economy. The fleet has helped transform the town into a global destination for ecotourism, bringing in visitors, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the cultural identity of the Outer Cape. Looking Ahead: The Next 50 Years As the Dolphin Fleet celebrates its golden anniversary, its mission is more relevant than ever. With oceans facing increasing pressure from climate change, pollution, and human activity, the work of educating the public and promoting marine conservation remains critical. What began with one man’s vision and a single fishing boat has become a lasting legacy of stewardship, science, and awe-inspiring adventure.

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Blessing of the Fleet – Provincetown

About The Festival In 1947 two Provincetown fishermen made a visit to the neighboring port of Gloucester for their annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleet celebration. The tradition was a way to honor and help protect New England men whose lives were dependent on the sea. Inspired by their trip, the travelers brought the Festival tradition to Provincetown, the first landing place of the Pilgrims. Provincetown has a rich seafaring history including whaling, pirates and most especially, fishing. At one time our harbor was home to over 150 fishing schooners. The vast majority of these fishermen immigrated from Portugal. This custom of honoring our fishing community has thrived and expanded into a four day Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet celebration held each year on the last weekend of June. Nearly 100 volunteers are led by a Festival Team that includes more than 3 generations of Provincetown history. We proudly share Portuguese culture while giving back to the community. In 2007 the Festival installed lights in Portuguese Square. In 2016, the Festival installed a plaque in memory of Fishermen Lost At Sea. We are committed to a joyful Festival experience for all and proudly carry on the traditions of those who have come before us. We are supported by many donors, sponsors and friends of the Festival. You make this all possible and we thank you! 45


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SEASIDE GARDENER

The Spare Simplicity of a Gravel Garden Finding drama in pebbly textures, silvery tones, tough ‘maritimas,’ and chance By Stephen Orr Aug 2, 2023

A large part of our back yard is a former dog run, which looked fairly bleak when my husband and I first laid eyes on it on a March day several years ago. Even though its most prominent features were cyclone fencing and scraggly junipers, I saw something lying on the still-frozen ground that really got my wheels turning: lots and lots of gravel. Since I first began gardening decades ago, I’ve dreamed of one day making a garden of plants that would be happy in a layer of silvery pea gravel. It turns out that I had been collecting mental images of gravel gardens for most of my life. My obsession started early with the front yard of a woman who lived down the street from us in the West Texas town where I grew up. Contrary to all the keepers of trim lawns on our street, Mrs. Ramsey covered her yard in gravel and dotted it with agaves and prickly pears, twisted mesquite trees, and a sequence of seasonal flowers. There’s something dramatic about the spare simplicity of plants poking up, seemingly at random, through a mulch of stone, and I remember being drawn to the otherworldly beauty of her plantings — so much so that I felt I had to possess some of that beauty. I snuck down early one spring morning to snip all her windflowers (anemones) and a fair portion of her larkspurs, which I hid in our doghouse. I was quickly caught by my mom, who must’ve wondered what her creative (a.k.a. odd) son was doing in our beagle’s house. She forced me to return the limp stems, which I did tearfully, to Mrs. Ramsey, who I remember only as a shadowy figure in a doorway wearing cat-eye glasses over a grim mouth. Ever since then, I always try to grow, with varying degrees of success, my own larkspurs and windflowers as a living garden memory. In the 1990s, I read a book called Derek Jarman’s Garden about the late filmmaker’s seaside pebble garden on the south coast of England. This windswept, austere setting has inspired a generation of gardeners. Jarman used what I call gap-planting, which unlike what you might see in a packed perennial border, relies on the open spaces between the plants for visual effect, much like Mrs. Ramsey’s approach did. And his artful use of found objects has us using driftwood, larger stones, and remnants of silvered locust stumps in a simila way. Jarman inspired my love of plants that relish being by the ocean. I’ve begun incorporating plant varieties with “maritima” as their species name. Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima), the common annual I once noticed growing wild on the sandy sea bluffs around Malibu, may look delicate, but it blithefully withstands drought, heat, and wind here. Others include sea thrift (Armeria maritima), sea kale (Crambe maritima), and our own beach plum (Prunus maritima). 48


Though I plan to grow as many local natives as possible, plenty of other plants from a variety of habitats enjoy our lean Outer Cape conditions: poppies (especially California poppies), gaura, bearded iris, sea hollies, bellflowers, and even prairie natives like blazing star. I use silver foliage to knit all these disparate plants together visually, including catmint, santolina, and lavender. One of my favorite “knitters” is dusty miller (Artemisia stelleriana). Our wild version is familiar to anyone who has seen it growing in the dunes, though it is native to East Asia and the Aleutian Islands. A single rooted cutting has turned into several plants that have grown into large, spreading groundcovers over two years. I treasure it as a visual link to the magic that lies just after the hill on the back shore, which is really what this garden is all about: a sense of place. Long before we put down roots on the Cape, I bought two books by the French author Olivier Filippi, The Dry Gardening Handbook: Plants and Practices for a Changing Climate and Planting Design for Dry Gardens, in hopes that one day I’d have the chance to use them. Filippi, a dry gardening guru, has probably had more influence on me than anyone from a horticultural best-practices standpoint. Because he’s an expert on gardening in a Mediterranean climate, which is not exactly Cape Cod’s, his ideas require some extrapolation. For example, his principle of discouraging irrigation in summer because the moisture rots woody herbs like lavender, santolina, and thyme may not be practical with our summer rains. My main takeaway from Filippi has been, to borrow a British phrase, a “treat ’em mean and keep ’em keen” planting method. Choose plants that like sandy, infertile soil and a gravel top mulch. Dig a hole. Don’t add any imported soil or amendments, plop in your plant, and resist the urge to fertilize. I’ve been trying this for the past three years with mostly robust results. Many of the aforementioned varieties as well as sedums, verbenas (both sand verbena and my beloved Verbena bonariensis), certain alpines, and showy tender perennials grown as annuals such as gazanias, arctotis, and blue convolvulus thrive. Others that I thought would be successful, like penstemons, lambs’ ears, geum, rosemary, and certain ornamental grasses, either dwindled under heat and sun or didn’t return after not liking their winter accommodations. Gardening for me is more about the process and the knowledge I gain from experimentation than the perfect result. I’ll try anything. The space you see in these pictures is an edited slice; anyone who visits our garden will have to squint to avoid some major eyesores: the chain-link that will be carted off someday soon, the ever-present black locusts that seem to pop up overnight, and the weedy grasses that crept in over the gravel once the dogs weren’t running it bare. Over time, our inherited gravel has become thinned out enough to let weeds take hold, so we plan to get a big delivery of new stones (experts recommend 3 to 5 inches) once we’ve hashed out a design. In the meantime, we spend a lot of time weeding while trimming back the catmints, lavenders, and santolina that have quintupled in size over three years. Ever the dreamer, I don’t notice the blemishes too much, even though our gravel test plot, about 20 feet square, is surrounded by a larger space of encroaching weeds and locusts. I see it as a utopia, backlit by the soft light of an Outer Cape sunset that gilds each plant edge. I like to think Mrs. Ramsey would approve. This article was originally published in the Aug.3 2023 issue of the Provincetown Independent and is reprinted here with permission.

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INDEX ACCOMMODATIONS / RENTALS / REAL ESTATE ABC Adventure Bound

Kinlin Grover Real Estate - Ad pg 5

46 Highland Rd North Truro (508) 487-1847 www.abcamping.com/abcapecod

314 Rt. 6, Truro (508) 349-9800 www.kinlingrover.com

Cape Vacation Rentals Ad pg 36 300 Rt 6, P.O. Box 868, Truro (508) 349-2700 www.thomasdbrown.com/ rentals

North of Highland Camping Area 52 Head of the Meadow rd, North Truro (508) 487-1191 www.capecodcamping.com

Crow’s Nest Resort - Ad Back Cover Rt. 6A, P.O. Box 177, North Truro (508) 487-9031 / (800) 499-9799 www.caperesort.com

Oceana Cottages

Del Mar Vacations

Susan McCabe - William Raveis

24 S Orleans Road, Orleans (508) 247-0395 www.thisisdelmar.com

Duarte\ Downey Real Estate Agency, Inc. - Ad pg 4 12 Truro Center Rd, P.O. Box 2016 Truro (508) 349-7588 www.ddre.com

Jane Booth Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals - Ad pg 5 314 Rt. 6, Truro (508) 349-9000 www.vacationcapecod.com

Kalmar Village - Ad Inside Front Cover Rt. 6A, P.O. Box 745, North Truro (508) 487-0585 www.kalmarvillage.com

345 Shore Road PO Box 445, North Truro (508) 487-3014 oceanacottages@gmail.com

313 Main St. Wellfleet 154 Commercial St Provincetown (508) 246-4686 Susan.McCabe@raveis.com

Thomas D. Brown Real Estate - Ad pg 36 300 Rt. 6, P.O. Box 2003, Truro (508) 487-1112 www.thomasdbrown.com

Top Mast Resort–Ad pg 6 209 Shore Rd (Rt. 6A), P.O. Box 44, North Truro (800) 917-0024 www.topmastresort.com

We Need a Vacation.com - Ad pg 27 (774) 323-3911 www.weneedavacation.com

ARTS / MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT Captain’s Choice - Ad pg 14

Pearl Restaurant & Bar 250 - Ad pg 43

4 Highland Road, North Truro (508) 487-5800 https://captainschoicetruro.com

Commercial Street, Wellfleet (508) 349-2999 www.wellfleetpearl.com

Payomet Performing Arts – Ad pg 47 9 Old Dewline Rd, North Truro (508) 487-5400 www.payomet.org

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill - Ad pg 44 10 Meetinghouse Rd Truro (508) 349-7511 www.castlehill.org


Truro Summer Concerts - Ad pg 33 7 Standish Way North Truro

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod and South Hollow Spirits - Ad pg 27 11 Shore Rd North Truro (508) 487-6200 www.TruroVineyardsOfCapeCod.com

Beachcomber - Ad pg 46 1120 Cahoon Hollow, Wellfleet (508) 349-6055 www.thebeachcomber.com W.H.A.T (Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater) 2357 Route 6 Wellfleet (508) 349-9428 ww.what.org

FESTIVALS Provincetown Portuguese Festival www. provincetownportuguesefestival.com - pg 45 Truro Treasures www.trurotreasures.org - pg58 Vinegrass 12 Cove Road, Orleans www.vinegrass.org - pg 21

HEALTH / WELLNESS Beach Point Health & Swim Club

Outer Cape Health Services

209 Shore Road, P.O. Box 44, North Truro (508) 487-1189 www.topmastresort.com/swimclub

49 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown (508) 905-2888 3130 Route 6, Wellfleet www.outercape.org

Helping Our Women (HOW) - Ad pg 46

River Wellness - Dawn Snow Movement Therapy

34 Conwell Street, Provincetown (508) 487-4357 www.helpingourwomen.org

14 A Truro Center Rd Truro, Massachusetts 02666 dawnsnow369@yahoo.com https://www.dawnsnowmovementtherapy.com/

MUSEUMS / GALLERIES / CLASSES / WORKSHOPS Berta Walker Gallery

Susan Tilton Pecora – cover artist pg 26

208 Bradford Street, Provincetown (508) 487-6411 www.bertawalkergallery.com

321 Commercial Street (Lobster Pot Exhibit) Provincetown, MA 02657 susanpecora@comcast.net (413) 252-0003 www.susanpecora.com

Highland Lighthouse Inc - Ad pg 15 27 Highland Light Rd, P.O. Box 699 North Truro (508) 487-9117 www.highlandlighthouse.org Payomet Performing Arts - Ad pg 47 29 Old Dewline Rd, North Truro (508) 487-5400 www/payomet.org

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum High Pole Hill Road Provincetown (508) 487-1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill - Ad pg 44 10 Meetinghouse Rd Truro (508) 349-7511 www.castlehill.org

Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown (508) 487-3622 ccs@coastalstudies.org

Entanglement Hotline: (800) 900-3622


RECREATION Highland Lighthouse (Eastern National) - Ad pg 15

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum

27 Highland Light Rd. North Truro (508) 487-1121 www.highlandlighthouse.org

High Pole Hill Road Provincetown (508) 487-1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org

Jack's Boat Rental

Puma Park Playground

2616 Route 6 Wellfleet (508) 349-9808 www.jacksboatrental.com

7 Standish Way, North Truro

Truro Recreation/Community Center

Pamet Harbor Club - Ad pg 50

Ad pg 25 7 Standish Way, North Truro (508) 487-1632 www.truro-ma.gov/recreation-department

7 Yacht Club Road, Truro (508) 349-3772 www.pametclub.com

RESTAURANTS Blackfish Restaurant

Moby Dick’s Restaurant - Ad pg 17

17 Truro Center Rd, Truro, MA 02666 info@blackfishtruro.com https://www.blackfishtruro.com/

3225 Rt. 6, Wellfleet (508) 349-9795 www.mobys.com

Bookstore and Restaurant - Ad pg 10

481 Rt. 6, North Truro (508) 487-2026 www.montanos.com

50 Kendrick Avenue, Wellfleet (508) 349-3154 www.wellfleetoyster.com

Box Lunch - Truro - Ad pg 1

300 Rt. 6, Truro (508) 487-4545 https://boxlunchcapecod.com

The Crush Pad at Truro Vineyard

11 Shore Road (Route 6A) North Truro, MA 02652 https://www.blackfishtruro.com/

Captain’s Choice - Ad pg 14

4 Highland Road, North Truro (508) 487-5800 https://captainschoicetruro.com

Fanizzi’s By The Sea

539 Commercial Street, Provincetown (508) 487-1964 www.fanizzisrestaurant.com

Lobster Pot Restaurant

321 Commercial Street, Provincetown (508) 487-0842 www.ptownlobsterpot.com

Montano’s Restaurant - Ad pg 63

Pearl Restaurant & Bar - Ad pg 43 250 Commercial Street, Wellfleet (508) 349-2999 www.wellfleetpearl.com

Savory & Sweet Escape 316 Rt. 6, Truro (508) 487-2225

Topmast Cafe - Ad pg 26

209 Shore Rd. North Truro, MA (508) 487-2099 https://www.topmastcafe.com

VanRensselaer’s - Ad pg 43

Route 6 South Wellfleet (508) 349-2127 www.vanrensselaers.com

Wellfleet Beachcomber -Ad pg 46 1120 Cahoon Hollow, Wellfleet (508) 349-6055 www.thebeachcomber.com


NON PROFIT / SERVICES Cape Light Compact P.O Box 427 Hyannis (508) 375-6664 www.capelightcompact.org

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum High Pole Hill Road Provincetown (508) 487-1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org

Center for Coastal Studies 5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown (508) 487-3622 ccs@coastalstudies.org

Provincetown Business Guild

Entanglement Hotline: (800) 900-3622

3 Freeman Street Unit 2, P.O. Box 421 Provincetown (508) 487-2313 www.ptown.org

Community Development Partnership

Provincetown Community Compact

3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit 7 Eastham (508) 240-7873 www.capecdp.org

Friends of the Truro Meeting House

PO Box 819 Provincetown TheCompact@comcast.org www.thecompact.org

Provincetown Lions Club Ad pg 14

P.O. Box 149, Truro www.truromeetinghousefriends.com

P.O. Box 876, Provincetown

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod

8 Truro Center Road PO Box 988 Truro sustainablecape.org

411 Main Street, Suite 6 Yarmouth Port (508) 362-3559 www.habitatcapecod.org

Helping Our Women (HOW) - Ad pg 46 34 Conwell Street, Provincetown (508) 487-4357 www.helpingourwomen.org

Sustainable Cape

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill Ad pg 44 10 Meetinghouse Rd Truro (508) 349-7511 www.castlehill.org

Truro Community Kitchen Ad pg 42

27 Shore Road Truro at the Christian Union Church

Lower Cape Community Access Television (508) 514-1833 P.O. Box 1661, N. Eastham (775) 316-4362 www.lowercapetv.org

Payomet Performing Arts - Ad pg 47 29 Old Dewline Rd, North Truro (508) 487-5400 www/payomet.org

www.trurocommunitykitchen.org info@trurocommunitykitchen.org

Truro Non Resident Taxpayers Association Ad pg 37 P.O. Box 324 Truro tprta@tprta.org

WOMR Lower Cape Communications, Inc. 494 Commercial Street Provincetown 508-487-2619 or 1-800-921-9667 www.womr.org


SHOPS & STORES Atlantic Spice Co.

Salty Market

2 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-6100 www.atlanticspice.com

2 Highland Road, North Truro (508) 487-0711 www.thesaltymarket.com

Day's Market & Deli

Studio Provincetown

271 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-2855 www.daysmarketanddeli.com

PO Box 934 North Truro (617) 312-8416 StudioProvincetown.com

Jules Besch Ad pg 10

Truro General Store - Ad pg 39

3 Great Hollow Road. Truro (508) 349-0395 www.julesbesch.com

14 Truro Center Road, P.O. Box 957, Truro (508) 349-1616 www.trurogeneralstore.com

Lighthouse Keepers Shop

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod - Ad pg 27

27 Highland Light Rd. North Truro (508) 487-1121 www.highlandlighthouse.org

11 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-6200 www.trurovineyardsofcapecod.com

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum

Wellfleet Beachcomber Shop Ad pg 46

High Pole Hill Road Provincetown (508) 487-1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org

1446 State Hwy Wellfleet (508) 349-6055 www.thebeachcomber.com

TRADES / PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A.F. Hultin & Co., Inc

Cape Cod Refrigeration, Heat and A/C

P.O. Box 504, North Truro (508) 487-1651 www.arthultin.com

P.O. Box 574, North Truro (508) 246-0957 www.capecodrefrigeration.com

Benson Young & Downs Ins. Agency Inc.

ColeWebDev

56 Howland Street, Provincetown (508) 487-0500 www.byandd.com

P.O. Box 423, N. Eastham (508) 413-2043 www.colewebdev.com

Ethan Poulin Landscaping Cape Cod Oil Co. Shipway Road , Provincetown (508) 487-0205 www.capecodoil.com/

5 Highland Road, North Truro (508) 487-2503 www.ethanpoulin.com

F.A. Days - Days Propane 9 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown (508) 487-0041 www.dayspropane.net


Hairbenders - Ad pg 10

Outer Cape Management DBA My Employee Manager

1580 Route 6 Wellfleet (774) 216-9894 www.hairbenderstruro.com

Truro, MA 02666 phoebe@myemployeemanager.com

Head of the Meadow Citgo

myemployeemanager.com

435 Rt. 6, North Truro (508) 487-4874 www.capecodoil.com

Provincetown.com - Ad pg 11 Hello@provincetown.com Truro, MA 02666

James J. Roderick P.O Box 637, Provincetown (508) 487-1578

Provincetown Independent Newspaper

John F. Noons, Inc. - Ad pg 14 6 Noons Drive, North Truro (508) 487-1199 https://jfnoons.com

Roderick’s Payroll Service - Ad pg 18

Ad pg 32 provincetownindependent.org

P.O. Box 1081, Truro (508) 487-1733 www.roderickspayroll.com

Kaplansky Insurance 154 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-6060 www.kaplansky.com

Seamen’s Bank Ad pg 42 350 Rt. 6, North Truro (508) 487-2211 www.seamensbank.com

Long Point Electric 05 Shore Road, North Truro (508) 487-2056 www.longpointelectric.com

Silvia's Dispose All 6 Prince Valley Rd Truro, MA 02666 774-353-6840

M.A. Frazier Enterprises - Ad pg 38 P.O. Box 1079, Wellfleet (508) 349-7969 www.mafrazier.com

White’s Construction Inc. P.O. Box 224, North Truro (508) 487-1995

TOURS / TRANSPORTATION Highland Lighthouse Inc Ad pg 15 27 Highland Light Rd, P.O. Box 699 North Truro (508) 487-9117 www.highlandlighthouse.org

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod and South Hollow Spirits Ad pg 27 11 Shore Rd North Truro (508) 487-6200 www.TruroVineyardsOfCapeCod.com

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum High Pole Hill Road Provincetown (508) 487-1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org

TRURO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Info on Pages 12&13

Cobb Archive 13 Truro Center Road, Truro (508) 349-0200 https://trurohistoricalsociety.org/cobb-library

Highland House Museum 6 Highland Light Road, North Truro (508) 487-3397 www.trurohistoricalsociety.org


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