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Rex Peterson's TA Update
Rex Peterson, Truro's Town Administrator, provides updates on Truro TV and Town Website, our RFP for Housing Creation, the Sally's Way Application Lottery, and Transfer Trailer. Underway are public meetings about the Future of Ballston Beach and the Upper Pamet River Valley, as well as FEMA flood maps. More... |
August in Truro ...
August -- starts with summer, ends with a hint of fall. Although we lose an hour of sunlight, our warm surrounding waters keep our average air temperatures almost up to July's.
According to past records, we expect an average temperature of 69°F, with average lows of 61°F and highs of 77°F. We traditionally get a total of only 2.8 inches of rain (a bit more than July).
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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Truro Summer Concerts
All concerts are free. Concert goers are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray. No alcohol, please. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times. Concerts are at Snow's Park in Truro Center. Parking is available. All concerts are THURSDAY EVENINGS at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: August 22nd and 29th concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. Schedule
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Highland Links Golf Course
 July has now passed us and we are moving into the dog days of summer...August brings us the best golfing month of the season. Bob Hassett won his second consecutive Club Championship. 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
 Coming in August!!! A White-Line Block Print Workshop at the COA. Cathy Skowron and Pat Canavari will be teaching an art class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings August 13, 15, 20, and 22 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Please sign up asap. Don't forget about our Tuesday lunches at the COA Cafe at 12:30 p.m. Check out our monthly Newsletter for more information on upcoming events. More... |
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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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Police Department
 Chief Kyle Takakjian gives some tips for summer safety, especially with all the added traffic and activity.
Please consider joining him for coffee on Saturday August 10th at the Police Station.
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Disability Commission
 The Disability Commission has a beautiful new logo thanks to talented Truro artist Cammie Watson.
The Mobi mats are down at Head of the Meadow Beach and are being used by all beachgoers as a convenient path. This traffic pattern should decrease dune destruction, as well as allow handicapped access. One new beach wheelchair is available at Head of the Meadow and the other is kept at Corn Hill. Check with the beach attendant for information on using the beach wheelchairs.
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Truro Historical Society
 In August, we present a series of events to commemorate Josephine and Edward Hopper's "working vacations" in South Truro from 1930 to 1966. Our Wednesday Evening Speaker Series, Highland Evenings, continues with an exciting group of speakers and performers. More... |
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Truro Farmers' Market  Truro's Farmers' Market is every Monday in season from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Truro Center's Veteran's Memorial Park (across from the Cobb Library). There are gorgeous locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, sea salt, flowers and plants, prepared foods and more. More...
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Payomet Performing Arts Center
 Got music? How about Shakespeare? Payomet Performing Arts Center does... This August, Payomet features a collection of performances by acclaimed artists and ensembles spanning the globe and diverse genres. Payomet continues its tradition of fully staged Shakespeare with a stellar cast of professional actors. Don't miss director Daisy Walker's take on Twelfth Night. For information: 508-487-5400 or www.payomet.org More... |
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
Truro Center for the Arts 2013 Silent Art Auction - Opening reception Thursday, August 1st, 4-6 p.m., Art Preview in Main Gallery August 1st - 10th, Auction begins 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th, free admission. "POEMJAZZ", Wellfleet Preservation Hall, Wednesday, August 14th, 7:30 p.m. featuring Robert Pinsky, Laurence Hobgood, Stan Strickland $25. Life Drawing Wednesday Nights, 7-9 p.m., at Pamet Crossing, 1 Depot Road, $10 per session. More... |
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Truro Ag Fair
 Do you have a fabulous pie recipe? Well then mark your calendar: Sunday, September 1st is the 5th annual Truro Agricultural Fair in Truro Center and enter the pie-baking contest! And if not, please join us as we celebrate local agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, and farming (and all those award-winning pies!). More... |
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Household Hazardous Products Collection  Truro residents and homeowners may attend any of the collections taking place in Truro on August 3rd from 9 a.m. to noon, and in Wellfleet and Provincetown on other dates. The 2013 collection schedule and more information is contained in the following notice. More... |
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Cape Cod National Seashore - Province Lands Mini-Fest
 The first week of August is Family Week in Provincetown. Cape Cod National Seashore is offering some special events for kids and their parents. On August 5, 7, and 9 at 10:30 a.m., kids age 4 to 6 can meet a nature celebrity and make a creature craft in "Secrets of the Seashore." More.... |
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Climate Change and Your Wallet - Your Kitchen
 We citizens can reduce our use of energy. Bob Holt has compiled a list of concrete, simple steps you can take, most of which will save money as well.
This month he focuses on your kitchen. More...
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Assessor's 2014 Preliminary Value$
Fiscal Year 2014 Preliminary values have been approved by the Department of Revenue, and Public Disclosure continues through August 2.
Preliminary values may be viewed online on the Truro home page www.truro-ma.gov under "News and Announcements," and FY14 preliminary property record cards can be viewed on the Assessors Office Page.
Listings of property values also may be viewed at the Truro Public Library, Council on Aging, and the Public Safety Facility.
For further information contact the Assessors Office 508 349-7004 Ext 15 & 16.
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Truro Treasures Weekend - Sept. 20-22
Start clearing out your attic, then get your antiques appraised for only $5.00 dollars per item on Sat., Sept. 21st at the Community Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Go to our website and see all the events for the weekend. www.trurotreasures.org
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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 150 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
Truro eNewsletter Team |
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Committee Vacancies
Truro's many volunteer committees serve an invaluable role in town governance. Please participate!
See Vacancies...
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Help Wanted!
Truro's eNewsletter is looking for volunteers to help in creating and producing this newsletter. If you're interested in helping, please let us know.
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Public WiFi
Free WiFi service is available 24/7 on the Library front porch or from your auto in the Library parking lot, and within the building during normal Library hours. No password is required. |
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