February in Truro ...
This month we pick up over an hour of additional daylight, but with temperatures just about the same as January. That's not enough sun to overcome the cold bay and ocean waters and the frozen ground.
Expect an average temperature of 31°F, with average lows of 22°F and highs of 36°F. We get an average total of 4 inches of rain and 10 inches of snow.
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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Recreation and Beach Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation and Beach Department. Well, actually just Recreation and not the Beach for a few months!
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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... |
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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. |
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Commission on Disabilities
 The Truro Commission on Disabilities is proud to endorse the "Winter Music Series" at the Truro Public Library, which will continue to be held this month every Saturday at 1 p.m. The universally accessible environment, with plenty of parking, makes it easy for everyone to enjoy these musical experiences regardless of physical, emotional or intellectual limitations. We thank the Friends of the Truro Library for sponsoring this enjoyable activity for cold Saturday afternoons! |
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Ballston Beach Breakthrough
 For the second time in three years, a winter storm has caused the Atlantic Ocean to break through Ballston Beach, flooding the Pamet River. Captain Bobby Rice captured this on video. |
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Historical Society
 The Truro Historical Society announces a few organizational changes in anticipation of the 2015 season. A preview of summer exhibitions is included, as well as information on volunteer and internship opportunities. More... |
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Police Department/Emergency Management
 The Police Department/Emergency Management and Preparedness web page now contains a section on Truro Emergency Management Resources, including a link providing Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant information with a radiation emergency fact sheet. More... |
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Cultural Council
 The Truro Cultural Council is always happy to receive input from the community with regard to the type of cultural programs it would like to see in Truro. The Board receives an array of programs to be considered for funding each year and then selects those that may best serve a wide demographic population. If you think there is something missing, please let us know: Truro Cultural Council, Town Hall, PO Box 2030, Truro, MA 02666. Projects and ideas can be geared toward children and seniors, but also to the general public and to visitors. Part of the Cultural Council's goal is to promote business and tourism and to serve all parts of the community in some way.
This month two projects will take place, both for children, both at the Truro Public Library. "Whatsit" is a challenging and creative three-hour workshop from Quirky Circus, where 7-12 year-olds will make something new from something old. It focuses on artistic process and recycling. Also, participants in the Truro Community Garden will be exhibiting their art based on their gardening experiences. The exhibit will hang in the Community Room throughout the month. |
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Truro Food Pantry
 The Truro Food Pantry, housed in the Community Center kitchen, provides the comfort and support of "neighbors helping neighbors" in times of need. Staffed by volunteers and funded by donations and available to people when work gets slow, a layoff hits, unexpected bills tip the balance, or health issues descend, a full bag of groceries is welcomed gratefully and appreciated enormously.
We want to acknowledge and thank members of our community who have made significant donations to the Dexter Keezer Fund on behalf of the Food Pantry: Diana Worthington, Sjef van den Berg (in memory of his wife) Norman Sinel, Mike and Trish Bagley, Lewis and Toni Surdam, and Conwell Enterprises, Inc. (ACE Hardware) generously joined the list of donors. The Truro Library is accepting "Food for Fines" and there is always a collection basket at the Library, the Community Center, and Seamen's Bank lobby.
Truro residents can call the Lower Cape Outreach Council in Orleans, at 508-240-0694, to request an appointment. |
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Assessor's Office
 Charitable Organizations: 3ABC Forms were mailed out by the Assessor's Office to Truro charitable organizations on January 7, 2015. Please note that these must be completed and returned to the Assessor's Office no later than March 1, 2015.
Truro Businesses: All Truro businesses with taxable personal property must file a "Form of List" (available on the Town website here or from the Assessor's Office) by March 1, 2015. |
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National Seashore Advisory Commission
 Truro's representative to the Commission provides an update on Cape Cod Lighthouse repairs, as well as Emergency Planning measures for the Cape. More... |
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Town Election Ballot Openings
 Ten elected office openings will appear on the May 2015 ballot. Town Clerk Cynthia Slade has provided a summary of the openings in a memo to the Board of Selectmen. Nomination papers are due March 24th and require 20 registered voter signatures. |
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Pilgrim Nuclear Malfunction Causes Shutdown
 The blizzard "Juno" forced the aging Pilgrim Nuclear plant to shut down when it lost power needed to run pumps to cool its reactor and prevent a meltdown. In addition, several other parts of the safety systems failed, but a crisis was averted due to manual intervention of the staff. The plant is still shutdown pending inspection and repairs, but since it only produces about 5% of the electricity for Massachusetts, there is negligible effect on residents due to the shutdown.
Truro resident Maureen Burgess explains more about the situation.
A number of citizen groups concerned for public safety have requested that Pilgrim not be allowed to restart until public safety can be assured. Their joint letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission explains more... |
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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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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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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1 |
 The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have." -- Vince Lombardi, American football coach
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