28,000 town records now searchable online
Provincetown launches public records portal giving residents searchable access to 196,000 pages of history. Also in today's brief (11 items): New DocAccess system opens town records to all; Town opens CPA, tourism and EDC grant window; State survey seeks residents input on health equity…
Provincetown on Thu, Oct 1
- New DocAccess system opens town records to all. Provincetown rolled out DocAccess, a new system making more than 196,000 pages of town records, including archived materials, searchable, translatable and mobile-friendly for residents.Town of Provincetown
- Town opens CPA, tourism and EDC grant window. Provincetown began accepting applications Oct. 1 for Community Preservation Act, Tourism Fund and Economic Development Committee grants, with Human Services grant applications opening in the coming weeks.Town of Provincetown
- State survey seeks residents input on health equity. The town is encouraging year-round and seasonal residents age 12 and older to complete the state Department of Public Health's 2026 Community Health Equity Survey.Town of Provincetown
- Seasonal shellfish areas open for 2026-27 season. Provincetown's seasonal shellfish areas opened for the 2026-27 harvest season, giving shellfishers access as the new season year begins.Town of Provincetown
Coming up
- Tue, Oct 6, 10 a.m.: Bicycle Committee meets Tuesday morning. Provincetown's Bicycle Committee holds its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon.Town of Provincetown
- Tue, Oct 6, 6 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds public hearing Tuesday. The Conservation Commission holds a public hearing session Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Town of Provincetown
- Wed, Oct 7, 3:30 p.m.: Historic District Commission meets, holds hearing Wednesday. The Historic District Commission holds its regular meeting and a public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.Town of Provincetown
- Wed, Oct 7, 4 p.m.: Scholarship and Trust committee meets Wednesday. The Scholarship and Trust Administration Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.Town of Provincetown
- Thu, Oct 8, 10 a.m.: Council on Aging board meets Thursday. The Council on Aging Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Town of Provincetown
- Thu, Oct 8, 3 p.m.: Cemetery Commission meets Thursday afternoon. The Cemetery Commission meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Town of Provincetown
- Thu, Oct 8, 6 p.m.: Planning Board meets Thursday evening. The Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Town of Provincetown
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