Roberta Lema writes that Truro is being pushed too quickly toward large-scale housing-related development and zoning changes without sufficient data, community alignment, or financial clarity. She urges Truro to slow down, reassess actual needs, and prioritize preserving Truro’s character while addressing housing in a measured, affordable way. She sees a widening disconnect between taxpayers and Town officials, notes wide support for small-scale housing, and links to alarming public remarks that raise important questions. She offered "Roberta's Recipe" for sensible planning as one way to move forward now.

Pamela Wolff argues that Truro’s Select Board cannot legally honor both the 2024 Walsh vote and the 2025 Walsh Overlay District (WOD) without amending the zoning bylaw. The 2024 vote capped development at 160 phased units, while the WOD has no cap or phasing and could allow over 1,000 units, undermining voter intent. She says voters were misled and warns of water conflicts with Provincetown. Wolff calls for a 2026 WOD amendment to restore 2024 limits and halt further Walsh planning until fixed.

An in-depth analysis examines the growing conflict between development and drinking-water protection at Truro’s Walsh Property. Drawing on decades of hydrogeological studies, inter-municipal agreements with Provincetown, and recent consultant reports, the article explains why the property is central to the region’s long-term water supply. It highlights scientific findings showing groundwater from the entire site flows toward critical public wells, raising concerns about dense development. The piece concludes by urging renewed collaboration and evidence-based planning to balance housing needs with safeguarding scarce, irreplaceable water resources.

In the world of municipal finance, clarity isn't just about showing where the money goes today; it’s about showing where it’s headed over the next decade. For years, the standard has been a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). While this served us in the past when debt levels were much lower, it no longer provides the complete picture that taxpayers need and deserve.