November in Truro...
This month, days will be 78 minutes shorter by month's end, plus we will lose an hour of daylight in the afternoon after turning our clocks back.
Shorter days will drop the average high temperature to 50°F, with average lows of 37°F. We get about 5 days of rain with an average total of 5 inches. Expect 7 nights to dip below freezing.
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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Town Manager's Reports
 Reports are published every Friday and the departments include information about programs, services, happenings, projects, etc. More... |
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Library
The Truro Public Library sponsors a wide variety of interesting events and presentations each month, for both adults and kids, not to mention free e-book downloads. More... |
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Recreation & Beach Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation & Beach Department. This includes all kinds of adult and kid seasonal activities, as well as the Pamet After-School program! More... |
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Council on Aging
 For current information on the COA's programs and services, please visit our web site.
Additional useful and helpful information can be found in the COA's Truro Newsletter.
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Truro COA Cafe
Please join us for lunch on Tuesdays! Reservations must be made by 12 noon on Mondays and the cost is $7.50. To-go meals also available, as well as soup by the pint. Call 508-487-2462.
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Cape Cod National Seashore
 High Head Dunes and Cranberries Hike Tuesday, November 20 at 2 PM. 1 1/2 hours. Join seashore rangers to look for wild cranberries to bring to Thanksgiving! The walk involves climbing up and down some steep sand dunes to reach a large cranberry bog area. Learn about the parabolic dunes and the natural and cultural history of cranberries on Cape Cod. Wear sneakers or boots, and bring water and a bag or container for collecting cranberries (quantity will depend on this year's crop.) No restrooms available in meeting location. Meet in the bike trail parking lot at the end of High Head Road, off Route 6, in Truro.
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Truro Meeting House
 The community is invited to the Truro Meeting House to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I and to honor veterans. The program, "Truro Remembers," will take place on November 11th, at 3 PM. |
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Neighborhood Captains Needed
 You can help your neighborhood in an emergency by being a Neighborhood Captain. No special skills or experience needed, only a willingness to help! More...
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Truro Central School
Read about Shadow Puppetry, Living in the Stone Age, Ocean Life, Mix-It-Up-Lunch and
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Castle Hill
November Happenings at Castle Hill: Artist Studio Walkthroughs and Poetry Readings and Ceramic Workshops! Our 13th International Encaustic Conference is announced!
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Friends of the Truro Library
 Friends of the Truro Library are sponsoring a "Cribbage Round Robin" on Wednesday, November 14th at 5:00 PM at the Truro Library. All skill levels welcome. Complimentary Pizza sponsored by Friends of the Truro Library. Please sign up in advance at the Library.
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Outermost Contra Dance
 Next Dance: Friday, November 16.
Welcoming New England caller Erica Weiss for the first time. A patient and enthusiastic instructor, Erica is known for helping experienced learners, as well as novices, broaden their knowledge base, further their ability, and continue to find joy in making music. Also a dance caller and instructor, she has brought the joy of dance, including square dance, contra, international, Cajun, and Zydeco, to participants of all levels and ages as well.
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Tax Relief Offered to Elderly/Disabled
Aid is available to some Truro full-time residents for the fiscal year 2019 property tax bills. Funds come from voluntary taxpayer contributions made on real estate tax forms.
Applications can be found at Town Hall, the Library or at the Council on Aging. COA staff will provide assistance for those needing help filling it out. Applications are to be submitted to the Treasurer's Office in Town Hall and will be reviewed in a confidential manner.
Eligible residents will be awarded financial grants toward their property tax bills. The deadline to submit the application is Dec. 28, 2018.
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Truro Recycling Committee
 We are the recently-formed Recycling Committee, focusing on recycling and sustainability in Truro. Watch for news and informational articles in future newsletters as we expand our vision and focus on important topics. Current Members: co-chairs Nancy Fenichel and Diane Messinger, Ewa Nogiec, and Amy Wolff.
You may have noticed that as of October 30th, our beloved Swap Shack has been closed and is being torn down. The current building was deemed unsafe, and demolition is required. The next steps are for ground testing, required remediation, and - if funding allows - a new building erected by spring. We will keep you up to date as new information becomes available. |
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Historical Society
 Starting to think about holiday gifts? The Museum has published two hardcover books: 2015 & 2016 Living Legacies and 2017 & 2018 Living Legacies. They make perfect gifts for Living Legacies and their families. We also have reproductions of vintage maps for sale. They can be seen on our website. Please contact director@trurohistoricalsociety or stop by the Cobb Archive most Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM. Thank you for supporting the Highland House Museum and Cobb Archive! |
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Commission on Disabilities
 Do you have a question or a concern about your legal rights -- or those of a friend or loved one -- as a disabled person? The Disability Law Center (DLC) is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. The DLC receives federal, state, and private funding, but it is not part of the state nor the federal government.
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Truro Food Pantry
 With consideration of our seasonal economy, many Truro neighbors rely on the Food Pantry for assistance during the off-season. If you leave for the season, you are encouraged to drop off any unopened food at the Truro Community Center or the Truro Library in the FOOD PANTRY donation basket. While you're at it, donations of financial assistance can be sent to the Dexter Keezer Fund at Box 572, Truro, MA 02666 or made online at keezerfund.org. If you are interested in visiting the Pantry or have questions, feel free to call Diane Rose 508-349-3841 or Sally Brotman 508-349-2601.
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The Truro eNewsletter is created by a volunteer group of townspeople and sponsored by the Board of Selectmen. As always, please email us your news, comments and suggestions.
Sincerely,
Brian Boyle, Editor, and the
Truro eNewsletter Team
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Truro's eNewsletter is looking for volunteers to help in creating and producing this newsletter. If you're interested in helping,
please let us know.
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| Public WiFi
Free WiFi service is available 24/7 on the Library and Community Center front porches or from your auto in the parking lots, and within the buildings during open hours. No password is required.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1
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To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well."
-- Isaac Asimov, writer and professor
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