A group of concerned citizens hopes to pass an article at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting to establish a Truro Climate Action Committee. The climate is changing and will eventually affect every aspect of Truro and every Truro resident and visitor.
The rise of sea level will impact our beaches, wetlands, and low-lying properties, and it will cause salt intrusion upon our aquifer. Storms, which cause major erosion along our coasts, are expected to be increased in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens.
The petition asks the Select Board to create a new Climate Action Committee to assess Truro's carbon footprint and vulnerability to climate change. Also, it seeks to establish a community-wide mitigation and adaptation program with the goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, maximizing energy efficiency, and facilitating adaptation to changing climate conditions.
You can read and sign the petition here.

The Truro Police Department is hosting our second "Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser" to benefit the Special Olympics. The event is to be held Friday, April 5th, from 4:30-9pm at Montano's Restaurant. The way the Fundraiser works: the officers assist the wait staff in taking food and drink orders, delivering food, cleaning tables, and ensuring all patrons have a great dining experience. The officers explain what the Fundraiser is and how it benefits the Special Olympics. Also, the patrons are greeted by the athletes themselves, which they love. A donation envelope is then left on the table for anyone who wants to make a donation. People need not donate if they do not want to, and we explain that as well. Sometimes people wish to donate but cannot make the Fundraiser, so we have donation envelopes at the front desk during the week leading up to the event. We held this event for the first time last year, and it was a success. We are hoping to have an even better response this year!     More...

Learn the Basics of Bleeding Control with the Bleeding Control Basic Course.  April 4th at the Truro Public Safety Facility from 7-8:30pm or April 6th at the Truro Public Safety Facility from 11am-12:30pm.  Contact information: Fire Chief Timothy Collins (508) 487-6589 tcollins@truro-ma.gov     More...

Looking for something to do this spring? Still room in many exciting workshops at Castle Hill this April! Summer workshops also offered in ceramics, painting, printmaking, writing, sculpture, poetry, just for kids, and new this year: glass! Over 120 classes to choose from!       More...

Jigsaw Puzzles your speciality? Then please join Friends of the Truro Library at the Truro Public Library on Wednesday, April 10th, at 5:30pm, for a fun evening of competition. Teams of four will play. Play with either your own team or with assigned players at game time. Space is limited. Sign-up in advance is requested, at the library or by calling (508) 487-1125.  Refreshments at 6pm.       

The next Outermost Contra Dance is Friday, April 19, 7pm with potluck at 6pm, at the Wellfleet Preservation Hall.

Celebrate Spring with Outermost Contra! Swing your partner, dosido your friends and neighbors, and let the music guide your feet! Eastham caller Pat Nash will be calling a variety of dances - contras, mixers and maybe even some squares. Each dance will be taught with a thorough walk-through before the live music starts, with the intent of making all beginners feel comfortable.       More...

To all our friends and neighbors who have started garden planning, please consider planting an extra row for those in need. Our "Grow-a-Row for Neighbors" program is designed to offer fresh local produce to our nearest food pantries. You simply bring your surplus of fruits and vegetables to the Truro Educational Farmers Market, and we deliver to our nearest local food pantry in need! Read about this incredible program in an article from Edible Cape Cod.

Interested in getting involved with the Truro Farmers Market this summer? We are always looking to grow our team of amazing volunteers. You can sign up on our website at sustainablecape.org. The market will be open every Monday, 8am-noon from June 3rd to August 26th.  Applications for new or returning vendors are now available on our website. We are looking forward to a great summer at Sustainable CAPE!

Join the Friends of the Truro Library for a Spring outing to the JFK Library and Museum on May 8th. Journey through American history and the life of John F. Kennedy. $55 will cover the transportation and entrance fee. Please stop by or call the library (508) 487-1125 for additional information and to reserve your space.

The Truro Commission on Disabilities is pleased to support two local programs that honor the lives of people with disabilities. For the fourth year, we will Light It Up Blue to increase awareness of Autism. Please join us by decorating your property with blue lights to show your support and to help spread the word. Lights go up on Tuesday, April 2nd, and stay on for the month of April.
Also, on Friday, April 5th, 4:30-9pm, we will join members of the Truro Police Department and Special Olympic athletes at Montano's Restaurant for Tip-a-Cop, a special event to raise funds for our local Special Olympics program. Local police officers will serve dinner and special Olympians will be on hand to meet and greet guests. We hope to see you there!

TEA TIME AT THE COBB ARCHIVE Progress continues to be made on the addition of a climate-controlled storage room at the back of the Highland House Museum. Once it is completed this spring, we will be able to store artifacts and works of art at the museum regardless of the weather. Thank you to the CPC, the Town of Truro, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council for providing the funds for this project. You can see pictures of the work in progress on our website. The Highland House Museum will open for the 2019 season on June 1st.

ACE Solar has agreed to continue offering Truro homeowners preferred pricing for solar systems through Outer Cape Energize with the goal of reaching 1,000 kilowatts installed in total. If this is reached, ACE will donate electricity from an additional (5th) PV system to an Outer Cape non-profit, in addition to the four that have already been agreed upon. Please complete the contact form at outercapeenergize.org, or contact ACE Solar directly to receive the discount and help the Outer Cape nonprofit community!     More...

Save Your Stuff! We have a hopeful opening date for the Swap Shop of May 4th. If timing allows, we will have some days during the week prior to Opening Day when we will be available to RECEIVE donations. Stay tuned and watch for signs at our BEAUTIFUL new Shop.

We are still in need of volunteers to help "staff" the Swap Shop. If you are interested please send an email to Jarrod Cabral: jcabral@truro-ma.gov

Save the Date: Tuesday April 16, 1:30pm at the Truro COA. Members of our committee will give a short presentation and will be eager to hear your questions and comments about recycling in Truro.

Please separate your food waste and bring it to the new collection bins at the Transfer Station. Click here for full guidelines.

Positions available in the Recreation & Beach Department for the following: Beach Attendant, Beach Clerk, Beach Oceanfront Lifeguard, Recreation Summer Youth Program Counselor.     More...

Stops: North Truro and Truro Center