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AG approves pedicab bylaw, strikes one section

Massachusetts attorney general approves most of Provincetown's new pedicab licensing bylaw, striking one subsection. From our own coverage: State approves most of new pedicab bylaw.

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Town opens grant applications for CPA, tourism funds

Provincetown opens applications for Community Preservation Act, Tourism Fund and economic development grants. From our own coverage: Town opens grant applications for CPA, tourism funds.

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Select Board sets Nov. 9 traffic hearing

Select Board schedules Nov. 9 public hearing on proposed traffic rule changes. Also in today's brief (13 items): Select Board sets Nov. 9 traffic hearing; Public Landscape Committee meets Monday afternoon; Rental Housing Trust board meets Monday; Disability Commission meets Tuesday morning.

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Early voting hours set for Nov. 3

Provincetown releases early voting hours and ballot drop-off sites ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026

One obituary identifying Provincetown, Massachusetts this week: Hintze, Herbert T. ("Herbie"), who died April 10, 2026, and is listed under Provincetown, MA in Legacy.com's local obituary index, sourced from The News-Times. The notice describes him as a longtime English teacher at Danbu…

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Stop & Shop reopens to the public

Provincetown's Stop & Shop supermarket has reopened to the public, the town confirmed in a Monday announcement. Also in today's brief (11 items): Stop & Shop reopens to the public; Town offices closed Monday for holiday; Select Board cancels Tuesday meeting; Economic Development Committ…

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Town lands $2 million in state grants

Provincetown lands more than $2 million in new state grants for infrastructure and safety. Also in today's brief (10 items): Provincetown receives $2 million in state grants; Historic District Commission meets Tuesday; Council on Aging board meets Thursday morning; Historical Commission…

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Comedy and karaoke headline Women's Week kickoff

Women's Week opens in Provincetown with a comedy, karaoke and drag showcase called Provincetown Idol. Also in today's brief (8 items): Women's Week Idol brings comedy and karaoke to town; Bicycle Committee meets Tuesday morning; Conservation Commission holds public hearing Tuesday eveni…

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28,000 town records now searchable online

Provincetown launches public records portal giving residents searchable access to 196,000 pages of history. Also in today's brief (11 items): New DocAccess system opens town records to all; Town opens CPA, tourism and EDC grant window; State survey seeks residents input on health equity…

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Recreational shellfishing reopens in East End

Provincetown lifts storm closure and reopens recreational shellfishing in the East End. Also in today's brief (7 items): East End shellfishing reopens after storm closure; Provincetown named among Massachusetts' liveliest downtowns; Rental Housing Trust trustees meet Wednesday; Recreati…

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