Provincetown Town Meeting
When and where: 10 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince St.
Key issues
1. Capital improvements
Among the 39 articles is $5.065 million in debt exclusions for town capital improvement projects. Those include $410,000 for stormwater drainage improvements; $530,000 in building maintenance; $3.5 million for Court Street drainage and repairs; and $650,000 for a Ryder Street stormwater outfall project. The projects are estimated to have a combined annual property tax impact of $87.81 for a median assessed property, according to Town Manager Alex Morse.
2. A diversity, equity and inclusion office
Establishing this town office through Article 13 would require a $136,000 property tax override – an annual property tax impact of $32.75 for a median assessed property, according to Morse.
Michaela Chesin, Banner Staff
PROVINCETOWN Select Board member Lise Balk King believes the board needs stability as the town navigates the COVID-19 virus pandemic and welcomes new leadership to Town Hall.
“We need the continuity, especially right now, because we’re in this time of crisis,” King said.
King is running on May 11 for re-election to a three-year seat on the Select Board. Leslie Sandberg and Oriana Conklin are also running.
As the virus outbreak swept across the nation, the town’s existing housing emergency was heightened, King said.
“It’s an important balancing act” as the town as a whole works to mitigate the virus, keep businesses open and find enough housing for summer employees, she said.
Michaela Chesin, Banner Staff
PROVINETOWN – Saki restaurant will use part of the Town Hall lawn for outdoor seating, following a rigorous discussion by the Select Board Monday.
COVID-related losses last year from indoor seating at the restaurant prompted restaurant owner Steven Schnitzer to make the request for the temporary license, he told the Select Board.
Board Chairman David Abramson was the only member to vote against the request. The four other board members showed support but had questions.
“We’re working really hard to keep everyone afloat,” Select Board Vice-Chairman John Golden said. “It is a very under-utilized portion of the town property. Maybe more people will read that Rose Dorothea monument. I’m in total support.”