December in Truro...
This month, days will be shortened slowly by 13 minutes until we reach the winter solstice on Thursday, December 21st, the shortest daylight day of the year.
Shorter days will drop the average high temperature to 41°F, with average lows of 28°F. We get about 7 days of rain and snow with an average total of 4 inches of rain and 7 inches of snow. Expect 2 out of 3 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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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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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 27, 2018.
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Castle Hill
Join Castle Hill for our Artists-in-Residence walk-through and our Holiday Bash this December and don't forget to check out our winter workshops!
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Outermost Contra Dance
 Next Dance: Friday, December 21.
Outermost Contra Dance welcomes Martha's Vineyard caller John Freeman for the first time. John will be traveling off-island to grace our December dance for the first time.
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Truro Central School
Read about First and Second Grade Buddies, Desert Animal Guessing Games, A Long Walk to Water, Thanksgiving Feast and
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Truro Recycling
 Swap Shack Update: The building has been torn down, and "Test pits" have been sampled and sent off to the DEP. We are awaiting results which will outline any required remediation. We are hoping that a new building will be up and running by springtime. Stay tuned! In the meantime, please consider bringing salable items to our local thrift shops or Mass Appeal. All clothes, paired shoes, and fabrics (salable or not) can be put into the white trailer at the Transfer Station. (Click here for thrift shop info.) Have a Happy Holiday Season and be sure to recycle all paper wrapping, packaging, and - if you get one - your tree! Click here for more information about places to donate. |
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Historical Society
 We had a wonderful year at the newly-renovated Highland House Museum. In 2018, we had more visitors, more members, and more attendees at our events than ever before! More ... |
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Commission on Disabilities
 The Truro Commission on Disabilities is working with town staff and the Truro Recreation Commission to make Puma Park multi-generational and accessible to all. Our plans include a safe, accessible surface; more activities appropriate for children who have mobility or sensory impairments; exercise equipment for adults of all ages, whether able-bodied or disabled; and a walking/wheeling/jogging path around the perimeter of the playground. If you are interested in working on this project, please contact Susan Howe. |
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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. This holiday season, please 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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Help Wanted!
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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The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity."
-- Zig Ziglar, writer and motivational speaker
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