Truro residents as part of a citizens' Affordable DPW Project provided a video proposing an alternate plan for a new DPW. They introduced this in the letter to the editor they provided, which is viewable by clicking this link.

To view their 5-minute video with more in depth analysis, you can click here.

A long-time North Truro resident raises concerns about the proposed Highland Shore Overlay District (“HOD”), arguing it is designed to significantly increase density, sharply limit zoning protections, and pronouncedly change the area’s character. The letter highlights unavoidable impacts on water quality, traffic, and neighborhood rights, and urges voters to carefully consider whether Article 37 reflects the community’s vision.

After reviewing Truro’s latest DPW proposal, a group of citizens with relevant professional expertise says the current plan exceeds actual costs recently paid by similar MA towns—by a wide margin. Drawing on data from those projects, they demonstrate that Truro can benefit from a smarter, more cost-effective approach than proposed in Article 4. Their recommendation: pause, reassess, and pursue a plan that better matches Truro’s size, needs, and budget. To help inform the public, they have prepared a five-minute video that lays it all out.

Can Truro rely on intentions alone to limit development at Walsh to 160 units permanently? The short answer is "No." The Walsh Overlay District (WOD) allows for over 1,000 units, far exceeding the 160 units originally intended. Town officials cite Request for Proposals (RFPs) as a way they can limit development to 160. This is risky, as RFPs also require us to trust the RFP writers - with no public review – and RFPs can be amended without voter approval. Currently, there is no limit to the number of RFPs that can follow to allow more development on Walsh, bypassing effective unit limits in the future. To ensure development aligns with the community's 2024 vote, citizens will have to rescind the WOD and replace it with permanent, binding zoning that codifies a firm 160-unit cap and other terms we approved in 2024. As long as WOD zoning is in place, there is no limit to what can be built later, regardless of current promises and procedures. New zoning provides a safer, voter-approved solution that is better than town officials' well-intentioned assurances.

In tribute to five respected civic leaders who dedicated decades as Truro Planning Board Members and Building Commissioner, their widows urge voters to honor their legacy of stewardship in Truro. These leaders viewed planning as a means to balance growth with nature, ensuring Truro remained the Cape’s last rural town. Today, mounting pressures—including proposals for high-density overlay districts and unchecked development—threaten this character. These five women—each remarkable in their own right—warn that sound zoning and careful planning are the only guardrails against irreversible mistakes. To protect the town’s future and prevent Truro from becoming a mere “bedroom community” of Provincetown, they urge residents to act decisively on May 16th and to support re-zoning Walsh and restoring Growth Management.

A resident questions whether recent development plans align with Truro’s size, needs, and fiscal realities. From the proposed DPW project to broader housing efforts, her concerns focus on rising costs, unclear needs, and limited responsiveness to community feedback. She urges closer scrutiny of spending and asks whether the Select Board’s current priorities reflect the will—and capacity—of local taxpayers.

A Truro resident raises concerns about government overreach and how public decisions are shaped, citing examples ranging from beach regulations to development policy. Are emotional appeals, financial incentives, and procedural barriers influencing outcomes more than open debate? The letter calls for respect for voter intent and advises caution when trust between citizens and government breaks.

Connie Mather sounds a clarion call for the future of Truro. Truro is at a defining crossroads where Mather notes we can continue making growth-related decisions in isolation or we can choose a path grounded in integrated planning, data, and stewardship. Supporting the Citizen Petitioned Article for a Growth Management Bylaw ensures that we get things right and protect Truro’s future and ensures we plan better. She urges reclaiming our forgotten Growth Management Bylaw, arguing that integrated planning isn't just a choice—it is a vital lifeline for Truro’s people, character and community resilience.

While town officials have pledged to "honor" the 2024 vote capping Walsh at 160 units, Roberta Lema warns this promise is not legally enforceable. As long as the Walsh Overlay District (WOD) remains in effect, Walsh remains vulnerable to large-scale development that exceeds the 2024 vote on Walsh unit caps and conditions. To ensure we get our permanent 160-unit cap as voters approved, she urges us to support two citizen petitions: to Rescind the WOD (to remove overlay zoning) and Establish a Walsh Residential District (for flexible, less-dense housing). Doing this at ATM 2026 will also allow Walsh planning to move ahead now. She argues some officials are misinforming the public and highlights the gap between “promises” and enforceable zoning.

What exactly is “Free Cash,” and how much is too much? This article examines Truro’s outdated policy of maintaining unusually high surplus balances—recently about $2 million above state recommendations and other towns.While originally intended as a safeguard, the approach now functions like a parallel budget with less scrutiny. The article explores how that very large surplus is generated and how it’s used, and proposes updates to better align reserves with state guidance and improve transparency for taxpayers.