Town of Provincetown

This document presents an assessment of the future long-term water system demands for the combined water systems of the Town of Provincetown and Town of Truro. It analyzes historical trends against forecasted growth, compares future demands with available pumping capacity and usable storage, and assesses compliance with Water Management Act withdrawal limits. The assessment provides conclusions and recommendations for ensuring adequate water supplies are available through 2040, focusing on summer season demands, the need for new sources, additional water storage, and reduction of unaccounted-for-water.

This document outlines the fiscal year 2025 strategic plan and budget recommendations for the Provincetown Office of Tourism, aiming to enhance tourism as a primary economic driver. The plan details a multi-faceted marketing and advertising strategy, leveraging digital media, social platforms, and public relations, to attract and engage a diverse and inclusive audience, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and younger demographics. Key strategic objectives encompass promoting year-round events through grants, enhancing visitor experience via municipal beautification projects, and optimizing operational coordination and support. The overarching vision is to establish Provincetown as a world-class, sustainable, and inclusive LGBTQIA+ travel destination, celebrated for its community, heritage, arts, and vibrant nightlife, appealing to all income levels.

The agenda covered several key areas, beginning with a discussion on Cracker Barrel. New business items included discussions and votes on Waypoint Academy, STAR / Osterville, Transportation, Therapies, and Special Projects. Old business involved a discussion and update on the FY24 Reconciliation. Further new business included votes on FY24 Warrants, discussion/vote on Diesel Fuel Price Solicitation procurement, consideration of the award for Trash Removal contract(s), and votes regarding FY24 Spending Plan & Statutory Budget, including personnel changes. Discussions also took place concerning the development of the FY25 Spending Plan & Statutory Budget, covering tuition, health and dental insurance rates, staffing, and Waypoint bonding. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss strategy sessions for negotiations with non-union personnel, including administrative continuity planning, review of contracts, appointment of the Director of Special Education, and reviews of employee benefits and remuneration for FY2025.

This joint hybrid meeting between the Truro Select Board and the Provincetown Select Board, focusing on Water Resources, included initial introductions from both boards and the facilitator. The key discussion focused on the review of the meeting purpose and procedure, followed by a detailed PowerPoint presentation (approximately 20 minutes) covering the history of the Provincetown water system, legislative dates, system overview (including three primary well supplies: NES Crossing, Paul Daily, and North Union), water treatment facilities, current sampling schedule, the intermunicipal agreement, and the role of the Water and Sewer Board. The session emphasized the history of the system since 1892, noting challenges like gasoline contamination in 1978 and the subsequent reliance on Cape Cod National Seashore wells. The presentation also detailed the system's current assets (under 50 miles of main, two storage facilities) and the nature of the sole-source Cape Cod aquifer, highlighting the constant need to monitor saltwater intrusion. The agenda allocated time for questions following the presentation, dedicated discussion for select board members, a period for public comment, and concluding with potential motions, next steps, and adjournment.

The Provincetown Community Safety Forum was convened to address recent incidents of anti-gay harassment and bias-motivated actions in the community, specifically mentioning incidents on June 30th and July 1st. The Town Manager emphasized the importance of vigilance, communication, and maintaining Provincetown's reputation as a welcoming place. The Police Chief provided updates on the two ongoing investigations, noting that charges of disorderly conduct were filed in one case, and encouraging public reporting of all incidents, even those not rising to the level of a criminal hate crime. Community safety tips were also presented, focusing on having an exit plan, being aware of surroundings, trusting instincts, sticking together, maintaining personal space, and knowing emergency contact numbers.