Welcome...

     to the latest edition of our Truro eNewsletter, created by a volunteer group of townspeople and sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.  Already, almost 500 subscribers receive the eNewsletter monthly.

     Our goal is to make it easier for everyone to stay connected to what's happening here in Truro, and shine a light on the town and its many facets. 

     Seasonal residents have pretty much closed up for the winter, yet Truro's hearty "core" is still quite active.

     Town employees, officials and volunteers are reviewing next year's budget requirements. So please take a moment to read what the chair of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Administrator have to say.

     Thanks again for reading.

The View From Town Hall Hill
The chair of the Board of Selectmen discusses opportunities for supporting local charitable organizations.
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Energy Survey Results - Part 1
What ways of saving energy are most popular in Truro? The Energy Committee asked fellow citizens, and got 215 survey responses.
Here are some highlights...
ThisMonthThis month in Truro...

     December in Truro brings another 10 degree drop in average temperatures, with an increase in average winds.  But the water hasn't cooled fully yet, so it's still holding off winter for a while longer.  Click here for a chart of average temperatures. 

     Below are some of the activities and events happening about town.

Council on Aging
Among the many COA activities, the COA gallery features the artwork of Truro Central School students. COA luncheon is Sunday Dec 5th  More...
Library
click for the Truro Public Library websiteThe Truro Public Library sponsors a wide variety of interesting events each month.  More...
Recreation Department
"Obesity rate will rise to 42% of the population..." Don't be a part of this statistic that was reported recently by Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times. Stay active with one of our programs.  More...
Animal Control News
The saga of Claude Monet, who was lost in Truro for weeks, gets a happy ending.  More...

 
Police Department News
Police Patch Seasonal homeowner reminder, School safety, Department grants, Community Emergency Response, Cruiser idling, and
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Tax Assessments and Bills
Fiscal 2011 Real Estate and Personal Property Preliminary tax bills were mailed Nov 22, 2010 and are due on Dec 22, 2010. More...
Highland Links 

The clubhouse has closed and we are now in the "winter season". But there is still activity to be had at the Links. More...

Highland Lighthouse
Flying Santa is coming in for a landing on Saturday December 11th to see all Truro school children. More...

Highland Affordable Housing
What a difference a month makes! Come see for yourself Dec 30. For more photos and your invitation to the Horton Drive Open House click here.
Castle Hill
Exciting happenings in 2011 as Castle Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. More...
Last month...

   ...was an active month in Truro. Below are some highlights of activities.

Cultural Grants Applications
The Truro Cultural Council reviewed the 19 applications for grants to fund cultural activities during 2011.  Awards will be published in next month's eNewsletter.   More...
new Economic Development Committee
The Truro Board of Selectmen have created a new committee: the Economic Development Committee.
Sand Drift Fence Guidelines
The Conservation Commission, after a final public hearing, has published Sand Drift Fence Guidelines as part of the Coastal Management Plan.
Cape Wind Final Order Approved
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approved the final order permitting National Grid to buy power generated by Cape Wind's Nantucket Sound wind farm.   More...
As always, please let us know your news, comments and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Brian Boyle, Editor, and the Truro eNewsletter Team
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Hunting Season
It's Hunting Season, so be careful walking in the woods.  Click here for more information.
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Tree Lights
LED tree lights do not emit heat so the possibility of fire is greatly minimized. A much sturdier bulb, they last for 20 years under normal use, so that's pretty much forever in holiday years.