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Town of Truro

24 Town Hall Road
508-349-7004

Truro is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Located two hours outside Boston, it is a summer vacation community just shy of the tip of Cape Cod. It is named after Truro in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Its name among the natives of Cape Cod was Pamet or Payomet, a name that still refers to an area around the town center known as the Pamet Roads.

Recent News

New Building Code Fees in Effect

Select Board members unanimously approved new building department fees at its meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The new fee schedule went into effect on February 15, 2023. Click here to view the new fee schedules: Building Department…

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Town of Truro: Educational Programs Schedule

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Town of Truro: Calling All Chefs For Community Luncheon

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Town of Truro News : Meet And Greet with COA Director Michelle Peterson

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Town of Truro : Truro Public Library switches from CLAMS to Aspen Discovery

The Truro Public Library is switching from Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS) to a new catalog called Aspen Discovery starting on Monday, February 27, 2023. During this transition, current library cards will continue working.…

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Town of Truro News - Chief Collins Graduates from MFA Management Training Program

Chief Collins Graduates from MFA Management Training Program Truro Fire Department The town would like to recognize Truro Fire Department Chief Timothy Collins on his recent graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Management…

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Town of Truro News - Truro Childcare Voucher Program

Truro Childcare Voucher Program PROGRAM EXPANDED FOR FY2023: REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE PROGRAM Second Half Registration Deadline: February 28, 2023* IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, YOU DO NOT NEED TO…

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Town of Truro News - Michelle Peterson Hired as COA Deputy Director

Michelle Peterson Hired as COA Deputy Director The Town of Truro is pleased to announce the recent hire of Michelle Peterson as Council on Aging (COA) Deputy Director. She started on Monday, January 23, 2023. As COA Deputy Director, Ms. Peterson…

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Town of Truro - Community Education Classes-Spring 2023

Truro Community Education is offering fun and exciting classes for Spring 2023 Click here to view the description of classes and registration…

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Town of Truro News - Zoning Board of Appeals Seeking Applicants for Alternate Position on Board

Zoning Board of Appeals Seeking Applicants for Alternate Position on Board Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals? Truro's ZBA is seeking candidates to fill an unexpired Alternate one-year term which expires June 30, 2023.…

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Town Of Truro Talks Newsletter - February 2023

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Town of Truro News - Learn More About Mill Pond Salt Marsh Restoration Project

Learn More About Mill Pond Salt Marsh Restoration Project Participate in one of several upcoming meetings Do you want to learn more about Mill Pond Road? Do you want become more informed about the proposed initiative and the options available…

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Town Of Truro - Finance Committee Seeking Applicants for Vacancy-Applications now being accepted

Are you interested in Town finance? The Finance Committee is seeking applicants to fill its unexpired, three-year vacancy, which runs through June 30, 2024. Interested citizens may apply by filling out an online application at…

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Town Of Truro : Charter Review Committee Seeking Applicants

The Charter Review Committee is seeking applicants to fill its unexpired, three-year vacancy, which runs through June 30, 2024. Interested citizens may apply by filling out an online application at…

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Town of Truro - Police Department Proposal for School Resource Officer

Featured in the January 2023 Truro Talks Newsletter Click Here to View: January Truro Talks At the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, Truro residents will be asked to consider the addition of one police officer, who would serve as a School Resource…

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Town of Truro - Michelle Peterson Hired as COA Deputy Director

The Town of Truro is pleased to announce the recent hire of Michelle Peterson as Council on Aging (COA) Deputy Director. She started on Monday, January 23, 2023. As COA Deputy Director, Ms. Peterson will be responsible for the administrative and…

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Town of Truro : COA Status Update And Community Discussion Recap

Town staff would like to thank everyone who joined us for the Council on Aging Status Update and Discussion on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Truro Community Center. Last night we listened to many comments, concerns, and hopefully answered…

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Town Of Truro : Changes To EMS Service Now Accelerated

Featured in the January 2023 Truro Talks Newsletter Click Here to View: January Truro Talks The Town of Truro is accelerating its transition plan for absorbing emergency medical service transports currently provided by the Lower Cape…

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Town of Truro News : Finance Committee Seeking Applicants for Vacancy

The Finance Committee is seeking applicants to fill its unexpired, three-year vacancy, which runs through June 30, 2024. Interested citizens may apply by filling out an online application at…

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Town Of Truro Talks Newsletter - January 2023

January Talking Points: Town Manager's Report // DPW Updates // Police Department // Fire Department // Budget Task Force Meetings // Truro's Top Dog Contest // Town Planner's Report // Recreation & Beach // Council on Aging // Truro Food…

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Town of Truro News - Input Needed for 2022 Annual Town Report Theme and Dedication

Input Needed for 2022 Annual Town Report Theme & Dedication Select Board members want to hear from you! The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) awarded the Town of Truro third place in Category 3 (population 5,000 and under) of the…

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Town of Truro News : Environmental Projects Current Status

Click the following links for more information on current environmental projects: 2022 Environmental Project Update Mill Pond Salt Marsh Restoration Project Little Pamet Salt Marsh Restoration…

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Town of Truro News - Welcome Aboard Deputy Director Austin!

Welcome Aboard Deputy Director Austin! Recreation & Beach Department The Town of Truro is pleased to introduce, Austin Smith as the newest Deputy Director for the Recreation and Beach Department. Welcome aboard, Austin! "After 15 years…

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Town Of Truro : Workforce Housing Plans At 25 South Highland Road Make Headway

The Essential Need for Workforce Housing From the Desk of Town Manager, Darrin Tangeman Over the last several years, it has been increasingly difficult for the Town of Truro to recruit high-demand permanent positions due to housing availability…

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Town of Truro News - Taxation Aid Committee Applications Live

Taxation Aid Committee Applications Live The Taxation Aid Committee is responsible for distributing grants from the Elderly and Disabled Fund to Truro residents to help pay for annual real estate property taxes. Applications were distributed on…

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Town Of Truro Talks Newsletter - December 2022

The December edition of the Truro Talks Newsletter is Available. Click here to view this month's issue. Talking Points Include: -Town Manager's Report on the Essential Need for Workforce Housing -Updates on 25 South Highland Road Project and…

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Town Of Truro : Cloverleaf Awarded Additional Funding

The Town of Truro is pleased to announce the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) awarded the Community Housing Resource Inc. (CHR) supplementary funding toward the Cloverleaf Truro Rental Housing Development. On…

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Assistant Transfer Station Attendant/Assistant Custodian Opening

Position Available: Department of Public Works - Assistant Transfer Station Attendant/Assistant Custodian Description: Controls traffic flow, verifies that patrons have permit access to Transfer Station and directs patrons to areas for disposal;…

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Town of Truro Is Hiring

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Town of Truro News : DPW Needs Truck Drivers

Description: Perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks as a member of the crew on assigned location; manual work assisting in construction, maintenance or repair projects; operates a variety of light and heavy motor equipment; performs all…

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Town of Truro News : Assistant Transfer Station Attendant Job Opening

Description: Perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks as a member of the crew at the Transfer Station; performs all other related work as required. Salary Range: Hourly $28.36 – $29.27 based on experience and additional licenses,…

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Town of Truro : No Lunches for November

December 2 BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, corn salsa, chips Dec. 16 Cheeseburger w/ Swiss, sautéed mushrooms and onions,…

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Town of Truro - November 2022 Truro Talks Newsletter Is Here

The November edition of the Truro Talks Newsletter is here, and let's just say, there's a lot to talk about this month! Talking Points Include: -A joint conversation between Truro and Provincetown on water resources, development, and planning -DPW…

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Town of Truro News - Take the Open Space and Recreation Survey Today!

Take the Open Space & Recreation SURVEY today! Public Input Needed! The Truro Open Space and Recreation Plan, last revised in 2015, is being updated to document the status of the town’s open space and recreation resources, assess…

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Town of Truro : Register Now for the Flu/Covid Clinic on November 10th

Register today for the free clinic to be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way. Click here for the registration link: Vaccine Registration Offering Bivalent Boosters for 5-11 y/o;…

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Town of Truro : Zoning Board of Appeals Seeking New Member!

Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals? Truro's ZBA is seeking candidates to fill an unexpired five-year term which ends June 30, 2023 and/or an alternate member with a one-year term which ends June 30, 2023. Interested…

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Town of Truro : Register Now for the Flu/Covid Clinic on October 27th

WHEN: 9 - 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way. Flu vaccines (regular and senior dose 65+), as well as COVID-19 bivalent boosters (Moderna and Pfizer), will be offered. PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION…

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Town of Truro News - Grief Support Services

Grief Support Services Critical Incident Response & Community Forum Presented by Riverside Trauma Center Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA 02652 Riverside Trauma…

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Town of Truro - Update: Joint Select Board Statement Issued

Please see the following press release by Cape & Island’s District Attorney (DA) Michael O’Keefe. Due to the serious nature of the incident, Massachusetts State Police, as assigned by the DA’s office, have jurisdiction over the…

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Town of Truro News - From the District Attorney's Office

From the District Attorney's Office Update: Joint Select Board Statement Please see the following press release by Cape & Island’s District Attorney (DA) Michael O’Keefe. Due to the serious nature of the incident, Massachusetts…

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Town of Truro - Eagle Neck Creek Two-Week Update

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Town of Truro - Planning Board Seeking A Member

The Planning Board is seeking a member to fill an unexpired vacancy. This position will expire in 2023 and will then be filled via Annual Town Election. If you are interested, please fill out an application to serve by following this link …

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Town of Truro News - Register Now for Truro's Expanded Childcare Voucher Program

Truro Childcare Voucher Program PROGRAM EXPANDED FOR FY2023: REGISTER TODAY! Registration Deadline #1: October 31, 2022 Please note that the registration deadline for the first half of the year is October 31, 2022, but the Program…

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Town of Truro's : Historic Cemeteries Tour-Saturday, September 17, 2022

Please join us for a tour of Truro's Historic Cemeteries! Information provided in the flyer below! Truro's Historic Cemeteries…

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Town of Truro News Truro Select Board Proclaim The Month Of September As National Suicide Prevention Month

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Town of Truro News - Proposed BOH Regulation Changes September -October 2022

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Town of Truro : Eagle Neck Creek two-week update

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Town of Truro : State Primary- Early Voting at the Town Clerk's Office

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Town of Truro News - “Last Call For Election Counters” Only 11 Days Until The State Primary, September 6, 2022

“LAST CALL FOR ELECTION COUNTERS” Only 11 days until the State Primary, September 6th. “LAST CALL FOR ELECTION COUNTERS” Only 11 days until the State Primary, September 6th. We need 4-6 more MA state voters to help count…

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Town of Truro - The Housing Rehab Program-Serving Truro, Eastham and Provincetown

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Town of Truro - Cloverleaf Community Housing Development Update and Request For Truro Affordable Housing Funds

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Town of Truro News - Massachusetts is Experiencing a Drought

Massachusetts is experiencing a drought-please read the two flyers for tips Click here for More…

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Town of Truro : Local Comprehensive Plan Committee is looking for two new members!

Appointments expire when the plan has been completed. Use this link to view the Local Comprehensive Plan Committee Charge: https://www.truro-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3936/f/uploads/local_planning_committee_charge.pdf Interested in applying to…

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Town of Truro : Public Health Alert - Monkeypox Information for Cleaning Staff

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Town of Truro - Eagle Neck Creek Two-Week Update

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Town of Truro - Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. Invite for Thursday, July 28, 2022

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. is holding a meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 4:00-5:00pm at the Truro Town Hall, 24 Town Hall Road, Select Board meeting chambers. This meeting is to invite the public to review their plans and…

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Town of Truro - Residents Encouraged to Participate in Public Health NeedsAssessment

Residents are encouraged to participate in a needs assessment on economic, social, and health issues post-COVID. Visit here to participate:…

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Town of Truro - Help Your Health Department Understand Community COVID Spread

Help Your Health Department Understand Community COVID Spread! If you are living in Truro, Provincetown or Wellfleet and have tested positive with an at-home test for COVID-19, reporting your test result helps the Health Department understand how…

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Town of Truro - Notice of Addendum Regarding Walsh Master Planning Services RFP

The Town finds it necessary to modify the schedule previously indicated in the RFP for award of the contract for master planning services. The due date for proposals has not changed. The following schedule is substituted: Proposals due:…

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Town of Truro - Help Your Health Department Understand Community COVID Spread!

Help Your Health Department Understand Community COVID Spread! If you are living in Truro, Provincetown or Wellfleet and have tested positive with an at-home test for COVID-19, reporting your test result helps the Health Department understand how…

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Town of Truro - News June 16, 2022

For all seats with terms beginning on July 1, 2022: Applications to Serve must be submitted by June 23rd to be considered for appointment/re-appointment Application to Serve Vacancy List Information on Joining a…

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Town of Truro Eagle Neck Creek Two-Week Update - June 15, 2022

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Town Of Truro - Sign On Bonus $2,500

The Town of Truro’s Rec. & Beach Department is offering up to a $2,500 bonus to sign on and stay on for the full 7-week schedule of the Summer Rec Youth Program. That works out to almost $8 more per hour on top of our already competitive…

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Town of Truro - Summer Rec Update

Summer Rec Update Deadline June 3, 2022 We are still recruiting for staff for the Summer Rec Youth Program, but if we have not staffed the program by Friday, June 3, 2022, we regret to say that we will not be running the…

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Town of Truro East Harbor Two-Week Update - May 16, 2022

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Town of Truro Eagle Neck Creek Two-Week Update - May 16, 2022

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Town of Truro - Barnstable County, In Partnership With Provincetown, Truro, And Wellfleet Health Departments, Conducts Public Health Needs Assessment

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Town of Truro Position Opening(s)

Position Opening(s) Please note that (unless otherwise specified) applications are not considered complete unless the Town of Truro Employment Application is completed. The application is available below: Click Here for a Town of Truro…

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Town of Truro News - May 5, 2022

Annual Town Election Absentee Ballot Application (Mail-in Ballot) Deadline is TODAY by 4:00 PM (4 business days before the Annual Town Election, May 10th) Eligibility for Absentee Ballot by mail: A registered voter; or A voters family member…

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2021 Annual Town Report

Please Click Here to access the unformatted 2021 Annual Town Report. The formatted report will be posted…

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Town of Truro - Notice of On-Line Payments Change to City Hall Systems

The Town of Truro’s Online Bill Pay Services will look a little different the next time you go to pay online. As of February 2022, our online tax payment processor, has switched from MCC to City Hall Systems. Please do NOT make any payments…

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Town of Truro East Harbor Two-Week Update - April 1, 2022

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Town of Truro Eagle Neck Creek Two-Week Update - April 1, 2022

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Town of Truro - Environmental Projects Current Status

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Town of Truro - Summer Rec Youth Program - 2022

We are currently evaluating our staffing to determine the number of participants for our Summer Rec Youth Program. We will continue to recruit new staff and re-evaluate the program moving forward. More details to follow in the near future. Click…

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