Energy & Climate

In this series, we follow matters relating to Truro's energy and climate change.
2025-10-28

SB Discussion of Solar Contract

Vote delayed one meeting for last minute questions

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Housing

In this series, we touch on the large topic of housing in Truro.
2025 Oct 28

Update on Town Employee Housing Projects

Town Manager Clark updates the SB on the various projects in process

12d

Water

In this series, we explore everything related to Truro's water. Drinking water comes from a sole source aquifer, while rivers and ponds are also challenged.
2025-Oct-31

Truro's 11 Million Dollar Gamble

Amy & Ian explain the new Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP), and the impact it will likely have on Truro residents and taxpayers. Can risky prototype tech save Truro from a 1,500 kilogram Nitrogen Crisis.

The Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) for the Town of Truro focuses primarily on nitrogen load reduction in its three coastal watersheds: Wellfleet Harbor, East Harbor (Provincetown Harbor), and Pamet River. The documents outline the need for nitrogen management due to existing Total Maximum Daily Loads and impaired water quality, detailing an Alternatives Screening Analysis of various management strategies, including conventional and innovative/alternative (I/A) nitrogen-reducing septic systems, permeable reactive barriers, and cluster wastewater treatment systems.

Tags: Water, Nitrogen
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