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The View from Town Hall Hill
 Jay Coburn, Truro's Board of Selecmen Chair, discusses changes in leadership of the Board of Selectmen
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Rex Peterson's TA Update
 Rex Peterson, Truro's Town Administrator, gives a Town Meeting wrap-up, as well as information about the Beach Office opening, Transfer Station stickers, Piping Plovers, and NSTAR outage issues.
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 This month in Truro ...
June is the month with the most daylight, over 15 hours, and June 21st is the Summer Solstice, when the sun is at its highest. Although this longest day is the first day of summer, it also marks the day when days start getting shorter, albeit slowly at first.
The warming trend continues with temperatures up almost 10 degrees from May. According to past records, we expect an average temperature to 64°F, with average lows of 56°F and highs of 72°F. We traditionally get a total of 2.7 inches of rain (about 25% drier than May).
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Highland Links Golf Course  As we move into June, warmer temperatures are turning the fairway grass into a green carpet, but the rough is growing as well. You'll find a helpful article by Mike Gray titled "Hitting from Deep Rough." More... |
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Recreation Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation Department.
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Council on Aging
 If you are interested in learning about the Senior Municipal Service Program or would like to reapply for 2013-2014, please stop by the COA or call at (508) 487-2462. The program is offered by the town for Truro senior residents to help with real estate taxes and to share a skill they may have with our community. Let's celebrate your June birthday on Tuesday, June 25th at 12:30 pm at the COA Cafe! We'll draw two names, and if your name is picked you may get your lunch free! For current information on the COA's programs and services, please visit our web site. Additional helpful information and details can be also found in the COA Log. |
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Library
 The Truro Public Library sponsors a wide variety of interesting events and presentations each month, for both adults and kids, not to mention new free e-book downloads. More... |
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The Truro Group
 Since 2006, The Truro Group has provided Truro artists with opportunities to show their work. The group has grown to more than sixty artists who work in oils, pastels, watercolor, clay, wood, glass, photography, jewelry, and found objects. The Group holds two shows each year. The first opening will be on Sunday, June 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Truro Public Library and will run for the month of June. Pat Canavari and Cathy Skowron will be doing a white-line demonstration during the opening. |
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Truro Historical Society
 The Museum is open for the season - and starts off with "Truro, Then and Now", a month-long pictorial tribute to Truro. In July and August, we will present a series of events to commemorate Josephine and Edward Hopper's "working vacations" in South Truro from 1930 to 1966. More... |
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Benefit for the Friends of the Truro Library  Post Office Gallery, 38 Shore Road in North Truro Village is hosting a Silent Art Auction to benefit the Friends of the Truro Library (FOTL). Local and affiliated artists' work is now available for viewing and for placing bids. All proceeds above the Reserve will benefit FOTL and the Truro Library. The final bidding and sale will be held at the Closing Reception on Saturday, June 15 beginning at 2 p.m.. Post Office Gallery will be open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment any time. For information, contact the Gallery at 508.487.3111; email: Director@PostOfficeGallery.com |
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Truro's First Farmers' Market  Mark your calendars for Truro's first Farmers' Market on Monday, June 17th from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Truro Center's Veteran's Memorial Park (across from the Cobb Library). There will be gorgeous locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, sea salt, flowers and plants, prepared foods and more. Senator Dan Wolf plans to ring the opening bell at 8 a.m. A key goal is to make the market accessible for everyone. We will be hosting vendors who accept coupons from the WIC and Senior Discount Program. More... |
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Payomet Performing Arts Center  Here is a list of some of the events we have coming up in the next month. |
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
The "Art, Nature & Going Green" postcard art exhibition and sale will take place at 10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro, MA on Sunday, June 30th from 5 to 7 p.m. in the painting studio. The event will be an exciting and affordable way for the community to buy original works of art with all postcards priced at $40. More... |
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Truro Central School
 Each month the Truro Central School showcases some of the events and happenings in the K-6 classes.
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Special State Election  The Special State Election on June 25, 2013, electing a new Senator in the U.S. Congress, will be held at the Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way, Truro. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk's office Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with the exception of June 24, 2013 available until 12 noon). Any questions call (508) 349-7004 x13, 14, 26. |
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Selectmen's Advisory Committee - Applicants Sought  The Board of Selectmen is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Selectmen's Advisory Committee on the Future of the Truro Fire & Rescue Department. Any citizen interested in serving on this Board is invited to submit an Application to Serve, which may be obtained at the Truro Town Hall, 24 Town Hall Road, POB 2030, Truro, MA, 02666, or by calling (508) 349-7004, ext. 10, or on the website: Truro-ma.gov. |
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Household Hazardous Products Collection  Truro residents and homeowners may attend any of the collections taking place in Truro on August 3rd from 9 a.m. to noon, and in Wellfleet and Provincetown on other dates. The 2013 collection schedule and more information is contained in the following notice. More... |
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Friends of the National Seashore  In response to severe Sequestration budget cuts that would have closed the Province Lands Visitor Center for the 2013 season, Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore stepped in with a donation of $25,000 making it possible for the Visitor Center to remain open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Superintendent George Price noted, "We are very grateful for the Friends. We can, at least, have the doors open for the main part of the summer season - it's terrific!" .
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Truro Treasures Weekend  Mark your calendars for Truro Treasures 22nd annual weekend on September 20, 21 and 22nd. Our theme this year is "FISH 'N SHIPS." |
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Highland Lighthouse  The Highland Light is open for the season, 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for tours. There is a height requirement of 48" for children. This is a safety regulation due to the ladders at the top of the lighthouse. The Gift Shop is open 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 25th, Highland Light hosted its 9th Annual Ocean to the Bay 5-mile run/ walk. In spite of the cold and wind, we had a field of over 200 participants. Our thanks to the new race directors, Kathleen Walker and Geof Newton, and to the other volunteers from the Cape Cod Athletic Club. Also, a special "thank you" to all our returning volunteers and to the many runners who have supported us over the past nine years. Thank you to our sponsors, Seamen's Bank, Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod, East Harbor Motel Cottages, and to the many local businesses that donated prizes to our runners' raffle.
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Boat Excise Bills  The 2013 boat excise bills were mailed on May 14 and are due July 15. If your boat was sold or you no longer have your boat for another reason, you may be eligible to apply for an abatement. Filing an abatement does not stay the collection of your excise. To avoid interest, charges, penalty and collection action, you must pay excise as billed by the due date. For more information please call the assessor's office 508 349-7004 ext 17 or go to www.truro-ma.gov to find the assessors webpage under the list of offices and departments. |
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Highland Affordable Housing  We are nearing completion of our latest affordable housing venture in which we partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. But our concerns as Truro citizens are the problems the Town faces without adequate affordable housing. More... |
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Truro Fire Rescue  As the busy season is approaching quickly, we have begun our summer schedule. Truro Firefighters - EMT's will be available at the Station around the clock. We welcome you to stop in for a Fire Station tour, blood pressure check, or to have any fire prevention questions answered. We are hoping to have a brand new engine by the end of June, and we will be happy to show it off! Grilling season is here, and Truro Fire Rescue would like to share some safety tips. More... |
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Truro Conservation Trust - New Board Members  The Trust's Nominating Committee has been busy finding five new, superior people to serve as Trustees. With the growth of the Trust's acquisitions, conservation restrictions and stewardship responsibilities, the Trustees recognized the need for new blood to help carry out these responsibilities.More... |
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Climate Change and Saving Money - Lighting
 Distressed about what's been happening to the climate and that it's getting worse? We citizens can and should reduce our use of energy. Bob Holt has compiled a list of concrete, simple steps you can take, most of which will save money as well.
This month he focuses on lighting. More... |
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Reduce your energy bill by 10% or more!
 Call Cape Light Compact (800) 797-6699 to request a FREE residential or business energy audit.
CLC is a publically-funded consumer group that serves 200,000 electric consumers from all 21 towns on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.
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Farm, Garden and Aquaculture Survey
- Please Participate
 All of Truro takes pride in its natural beauty, connections to nature, and rural character. Over 125 proud Truroites have already responded to the Ag Commission's survey to assess the present status of agricultural activity and interests throughout Truro.
Whether you plant just a few flowers every so often, or till your fields with a tractor, or simply enjoy clamming, please take a minute to complete the short survey if you haven't done so already. Click Here for Survey |
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The Truro eNewsletter is created by a volunteer group of townspeople and sponsored by the Board of Selectmen. As always, please let us know your news, comments and suggestions.
Sincerely, Brian Boyle, Editor, and the
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Committee Vacancies
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Public WiFi
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