July in Truro...
July is a month when the sun remains near its highest transit in the sky. The longest day was June 20th and the days are now very slowly shortening, our surrounding waters continue to soak up the solar energy, bringing us our warmest month of the year.
The warming trend continues with temperatures up 6 degrees from June. According to past records, we expect an average temperature of 70°F, with average lows of 62°F and highs of 79°F. We traditionally get a total of only 1.8 inches of rain (about 1/3 drier than June).
Below are some of the activities and events happening about town this month.
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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 and Beach Department
 Check out all the programs and activities offered by the Truro Recreation and Beach Department. This includes all kinds of new adult and kid seasonal activities! 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 Log.
Under the auspices of the Truro Council on Aging, a survey was conducted among Truro senior residents to address their pleasures and concerns. Results are compiled and posted on the Town of Truro website. Here is a quick link to view the summary of the responses: Senior Survey Results |
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Solarize Truro is Almost Over
 The Town of Truro has combined forces with the Outer Cape towns of P'town, Wellfleet and Eastham to bring competitively-priced solar installation to Truroites' homes and businesses. The program also offers free home energy audits and high-efficiency home heating systems. Don't miss this great opportunity to "go green and save green." The program ends on August 8, by which time contracts must have been signed. More... |
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Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
 Summer is in full swing at Castle Hill, with events like PoemJazz, Full Moon Summer Bash and Pamet River Float, lectures, gallery openings, and workshops! More... |
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Truro Concert Series - New Location
The Truro Concert Series will be Thursday evenings during July and August, starting on July 5th. The
new location is at the rear of the Truro Public Library, 7 Standish Way.
Schedule
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Truro Farmers' Market
 Sustainable CAPE is into a new season of the Truro Educational Farmers' Market in Truro Center running from 8 a.m.-12 noon each Monday during the summer! Please join us for a music-filled morning featuring breakfast burritos, baked goods, teas and cold brew coffee, organic fruits and veggies galore, humanely raised beef and pork, plus locally sourced lobster, eggs, pasta and cheese.
The Truro Educational Farmers' Market strives to be accessible to all members of our community. Those with SNAP cards, WIC and senior discount coupons and veterans can enjoy a bonus of up to $10 on their purchases. Just visit our info table when you arrive! More... |
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Truro Food Pantry
 What a surprise it was to find a $20 bill tucked into a package of food that was donated to the Pantry this week. Whoever that thoughtful and generous person was, we would like to say "Thank You." Both the food as well as the donation were a validation of the work we do to help neighbors who are having a hard time making ends meet. The items that arrive from neighbors are a supplement to the "regular" fare we order from the Greater Boston Food Bank and add some variety to our pantry shelves. Anyone can leave donations at the Library or Community Center when they are open and these items will go onto our shelves for an appreciative neighbor to take home and enjoy. This is what a caring community is all about. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Diane 508-349-3841 or Sally 508-349-2601 to find out more.
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Truro Part-Time Resident Taxpayers' Association
 TPRTA will hold its Annual Meeting for part-timers on July 7 at 10 a.m. to Noon at the Truro Meetinghouse. We have an exciting agenda with important updates on the RTE and other matters. And we need your input on many current issues! Please JOIN US on July 7th. If you have questions or suggestions before hand, email us at [email protected]. Thanks, and see you then!
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Cape Cod National Seashore Hikes
 Dune Views Over East Harbor Hike - 2 to 2½ hours, 1½ miles in loose sand. Climb atop a parabolic dune to gain 360° views of ocean, cranberry bogs, harbor, and Provincetown. Discover the story of how the harbor was turned into a "lake," then back into a harbor. Meet in the bike trail parking lot at the end of High Head Road, off Route 6, in Truro (stay left and continue on the dirt road). Fridays at 10 a.m.
Ever-Changing Pamet Valley Hike - 2 hours, 2 miles. In a location named after a branch of the Wampanoag as well as a geological feature in which a cranberry business, a lifesaving station, and a vacation resort each had its day. Learn about the history of the Pamet area and how the ocean continues to shape it. 111 North Pamet Road in Truro. Take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1½ miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Meet at the trailhead parking area below the youth hostel. Saturdays at 3 p.m. |
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Eastern Box Turtle Project
Summer is upon us, and the Box Turtles are out and about. WE NEED YOUR HELP! More... |
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Town of Truro 2017 Annual Report
 The Town's 232 page 2017 Annual Report is available online. More...
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Truro Commission on Disabilities
 The Truro Commission on Disabilities meets on the second Friday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Council On Aging. Please join us; we'd love to hear your ideas for making Truro more accessible for all! |
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Jessica Bardi as new Truro Town Planner for Truro
Our new Truro Town Planner Jessica D. Bardi, Atty. at Law, has been appointed by Town Manager Rae Ann Palmer. Stop by Town Hall to meet and to welcome Ms. Bardi. |
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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 front porch or from your auto in the Library parking lot, and within the building during normal Library hours. No password is required.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1
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Art is a lie that makes us realize truth."
-- Pablo Picasso, artist
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