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Special Town Meeting - Thursday, Nov 5th at 6 p.m.
 There will be a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, November 5th, at 6 p.m. at the Truro Central School.
Articles 1-2-3 allow the Town to work with a developer to construct a solar photovoltaic system at the landfill to provide electricity for town buildings, thereby reducing our electricity costs. A savings over 20 years of $1.8 million is projected. More...
Article 4 asks for $50,000 to fund a study of the DPW's needs.
Article 5 asks for $60,000 to upgrade Town Hall's HVAC system.
Article 6 would change the Health and Conservation Agent's position from part-time to full-time.
Article 7 is asking to pay some bills from a prior year.
Article 8 would ban single-use plastic bags.
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November in Truro ...
This month, days will be 78 minutes shorter by month's end, plus we lost an hour of daylight in the afternoon when we turned our clocks back to standard time. Ouch.
Shorter days will drop the average high temperature to 50°F, with average lows of 37°F. We get about 5 days of rain with an average total of 5 inches. Expect 7 nights to dip below freezing.
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. This includes all kinds of new adult and after-school activities! 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 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's Truro Log. |
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In Edward Hopper's Town Reception
 November 7 from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Truro Public Library. Join artists and friends for a reception celebrating contemporary work inspired by Edward Hopper and the places that inspired this great American painter. More...
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Flu Clinic
 SEASONAL FLU CLINIC is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Truro Community Center. The clinic is open to all Town residents and employees including those residents who are uninsured and under-insured. Please bring a photo ID and insurance cards. More...
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Truro Central School
 Building a Bevins Skiff Sailing Rig,
Mix It Up At Lunch Day,
Foraging for Cranberries, and
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Truro Taxation Aid Committee
 Did you know that the Truro Taxation Aid Committee Fund was established to provide taxation assistance for the elderly and disabled residents of Truro? Citizens' contributions support the fund through real estate tax payment forms. Deadline for 2016 assistance is December 31, 2015. More information and the four-page application form can be found here: http://www.truro-ma.gov/taxation-aid-committee Please note: The Council on Aging has application forms. If you have questions and require assistance in completing the form, just ask Elton, the Director. |
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Truro Cultural Council
 Now that October has come to an end, each of the Truro Cultural Council Board members has received copies of all local applications submitted for funding consideration in the 2016 application cycle. Twenty-one applicants seeking project funding assistance are planning projects in music, theater, art, education, history, science, and in other cultural and community-themed arenas. The Board members will study the applications individually, and then will meet at a future date to discuss and decide how best to distribute these state funds among those seeking assistance. Approved projects will be announced at the end of December 2015. Distribution funds are provided through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. |
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Assessors' Office
 Tax bills were mailed September 30, 2015, and the due date is November 2, 2015. If you have questions regarding the payment of your tax bill, please call the Tax Collector's Office: 508-349-7004, Extensions 13, 14, or 26. If you have questions regarding your property valuation, please contact the Assessors' Office: 508-349-7004, Extensions 15, 16, or 17. |
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Preserving Truro - Housing Forum
 Truro is changing in ways that go to the very heart of the community, and the lack of affordable community housing is at the very core of this change. The Town of Truro presented a forum on October 24 that provided insight into the trends that are changing the town. How these trends will impact the future for our residents, non-residents and visitors will depend upon our community response to shaping our future together. PowerPoint presentation |
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CPC recognizes Carl Brotman at State House
The Community Preservation Coalition recognized Carl Brotman, Chair of the Truro Housing Authority, for making a significant contribution to the success of the Community Preservation Act. Carl was presented with a "CPA Hero" award on October 6th at the Massachusetts State House. He is shown here with Senator Dan Wolf and Representative Sarah Peake.
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Ella Golf Fundraiser
 The Truro Police K-9 Association held the 1st Annual Ella Golf Tournament Fundraiser on October 10, 2015 at the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club in Wellfleet. Almost $10,000 was raised to help fund Truro's own K-9 officer. Next year the event is planned for Sunday, June 12th. |
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Pilgrim Nuclear Closing by 2019... Truro planning to become Solar-Powered
 Truro is planning ahead. With the new landfill solar farm project, Truro will take a large step to being energy self-sufficient. Being able to produce our own solar power can be viewed as Truro's contribution to changing the energy profile that is evolving statewide with shifts away from coal, oil and nuclear. The Town has taken pride in being a Green Community, and was the second Cape town to do so. This will be another important step for us, as our Town infrastructure will soon be powered almost entirely by renewable solar power. |
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Sincerely, Brian Boyle, Editor, and the
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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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