The View from Town Hall Hill
Selectmen Chair Jay Coburn discusses the Board's goals for the coming fiscal year, starting July 1st.  "This year's goals and objectives are again ambitious, yet I believe necessary to confront a number of short-term and long-range challenges that lie before us. We will continue to look at long-term policy issues that address the sustainability of our Town government and what we must do to ensure preservation of the unique character of the Town and its citizens," says Jay.     More...
July in Truro ...
     July is the month with the sun still near its highest transit in the sky. Although we passed the longest day on June 21, and the days are now slowly shortening, our surrounding waters continue to soak up the solar energy, bringing us our warmest month of the year.
     The warming trend continues with temperatures up 6 degrees from June. According to past records, we expect an average temperature of 70�F, with average lows of 62�F and highs of 79�F. We traditionally get a total of only 1.8 inches of rain (about 33% drier than June).
    Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
Recreation and Beach Department
Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation and Beach Department.    
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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 free e-book downloads.     More...
Council on Aging
For current information on the COA's programs and services, please visit our web site.
Additional useful and helpful information can be found in the COA Log.
Truro Summer Concert Series
This year marks the 20th year of continuous outdoor concerts in Truro. All concerts are free. Concert goers are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol, please. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times. Concerts are at Snow's Park in Truro Center. Free parking is available. NOTE: August 21st and 28th concerts begin at 6:00 p.m.  More...
In the event of rain, scheduled concerts will be held indoors at Truro's First Parish Church/Congregational Meetinghouse (across from Town Hall) -- except on July 24 and August 21 when they will be cancelled.
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission on Disabilities is happy to endorse two upcoming outdoor concerts on the back deck of the Library: The Grab Brothers on July 1st and Chev Hardy on July 15th at 6:30 p.m. We know everyone will enjoy the totally accessible setting as well as the great entertainment.
The Commission also encourages you to check out Outer Cape resident Yvonne deSousa's program called "MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Madness," based on her book of the same name. The program will be held on Friday, July 25th at 6 p.m. at the COA activity room.
   
The Truro Group
The Truro Group's Art Opening will be held at the Truro Public Library July 3rd to 30th. There will be an Opening Reception held Friday, July 11th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Truro Historical Society
The season has opened, marking the 46th season.  We welcome you to events at the Highland House Museum and around the town of Truro. Here is what we have in store for July  More...
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
Announcing the first annual Pamet River Float on July 12, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at the Pamet River entrance across from Castle Hill. Gather your friends and enjoy a wonderful way to experience the best of the outer cape landscape; the beautiful water, salt marsh and abundant wild life. Float with grace and style and help Castle Hill raise money for the educational programming at Castle Hill. The $45 fee includes a neon inner tube and loads of fun as you approach the Pamet Boat Launch. More....
Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore
A gala fundraiser featuring comedian Jimmy Tingle will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 7-9 p.m., at the Payomet Performing Arts Center, Truro, to benefit Cape Cod National Seashore. Join the Friends for a festive evening of comedy, music by Toast and Jam, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer, and a brief live auction. Tickets ($50 per person) and additional information is available on the Friends' website www.fccns.org.
Dan Wolf - July 9th at the COA
Daniel Wolf will be the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Truro Democratic Town Committee. Everyone is invited to attend this opportunity to interact informally with our State Senator.  Sen. Wolf is specially qualified to talk about what is going on in the state legislature and in his current campaign for re-election. "He is also prepared to discuss the Pilgrim nuclear power plant, a matter of great concern to him," says Seth Rolbein, Senior Adviser to the Senator. Everyone is urged to come bringing questions, problems, or other matters they would like Senator Wolf to address.
The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 in the COA room at the Truro Community Center, behind the Truro Library.
Truro Central School
We ended the school year with PE at the Beach, Happy Trails, a celebration of local food and artisans, and fond farewells to students and staff. Here are a few of our favorite memories. We'll be taking July and August off ... see you back here at the end of September.    More...
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Notices ...  
New Town Administrator Survey
The Truro Board of Selectmen has established a Town Administrator Search Committee to help in recruiting and hiring a new Town Administrator. The brief survey (please click here) asks for the skills and traits that you would like to see in our new Town Administrator. It should take only a few minutes to fill this out, and the information that you provide anonymously will be very valuable in helping to determine the type of person that will be the best match for this important position. Thank you!
Truro Treasures Weekend
We need volunteers for Truro Treasures Weekend, which is September 19th, 20th, and 21st, with the Theme: Truro's Special Places. There are many areas that need help, such as:
  • One-hour supervision shifts of the "Moonbounce" and "Shark Slide" for the children on Saturday.
  • Working at the school, selling T-shirts and raffle tickets on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Helping with the art auction on Saturday.
  • Before the Truro Treasures Weekend event, we need assistance in distributing brochures to businesses, etc.
If interested, please contact our website www.trurotreasures.org.
Truro Cultural Council
Good news for cultural programs in Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Legislature approved a final budget plan on June 29 that increases annual funding for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) by close to $1 million. The Fiscal Year 2015 budget allocates $12 million for MCC. If the Governor signs it, the budget will allow MCC to bolster its existing grants program for nonprofit cultural organizations, local cultural councils such as the Truro Cultural Council, schools and creative youth development, and launch new community music and universal design initiatives. Truro will then get a proportionate share of the increase for programs benefiting Truro.
Don't miss "The Jester of Notre Dame" at the Truro Public Library in July. A free, entertaining and educational performance meant for all. Check at the Library for further details. This program is funded in full by the Truro Cultural Council. Also, don't forget to attend the Concerts on the Green in Truro Center, for which the Truro Cultural Council contributes in part.
2013 Annual Town Report
The Town of Truro 2013 Annual Town Report is  available in printed form at the Truro Public Library, Truro Community Center, and the Truro Town Hall.   It is also available for download in pdf form here.
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