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🌱 Why a private Roach family graveyard is becoming part of town land

Good morning Provincetown! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a private Roach family graveyard is becoming part of town land
  • How well is Provincetown handling public records while the state struggles?
  • How often Provincetown police really rely on the sheriff’s investigators

Also on today's calendar: Papermaking - Part Two and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers; breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roach Family Burial Plot Will Become Part of Town Cemetery (provincetownindependent.org) — Provincetown officials have struck a deal to fold the historic Roach family burial plot at 27 Cemetery Road into Hamilton Cemetery, aiming to correct what some see as past racial exclusion. After town meeting voters authorized the move, the town plans to assume ownership, protect the graves from nearby construction, and work with descendants on respectful memorials recognizing the Roach family’s place in local history.
   

2. State Is Said to Improperly Deny Records Requests (provincetownindependent.org subscription) — Provincetown’s town clerk and police records officer say they’re mostly keeping up with public records requests, even as Massachusetts is criticized nationally for weak transparency laws and poor enforcement. The story contrasts Provincetown’s response times with chronic delays and denials at state agencies, especially the State Police, and explains how limited enforcement power leaves many residents and journalists with little recourse.
   

3. State Inspector Finds Sheriff Blew Past Budget by $7.2M Last Year (provincetownindependent.org) — Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley overspent her 2025 budget by $7.2 million, and some of that scrutiny touches services occasionally used by Provincetown police. Local officers rarely call on the sheriff’s bureau of criminal investigations, but it has helped with DNA collection, break-ins, and photographing victims. State officials are now weighing reforms that could reshape how these regional public safety services are funded.
   

4. A Store of One's Own (provincetownmagazine.com) — Womencrafts on Commercial Street is celebrating 50 years as a feminist, queer-centered bookstore and art shop that’s deeply woven into Provincetown’s community life. Current owner Michelle Axelson is expanding its mission with Friday night sidewalk readings, co-sponsored events tied to theme weeks, and ongoing support for underrepresented voices, all while welcoming locals and visitors into a proudly women-focused space.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Audubon Gr2 Corn Hill Beach Cleanup
    Truro Central Truro, MA 02666
    9:00 am
    • Saturday April 18
  • Blind Boys of Alabama
    Payomet Performing Arts Center , 29 Old Dewline Rd , North Truro
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Pollinator Program
    Truro Public Library , 7 Standish Way , North Truro
    3:30 pm
    • Wednesday April 22
  • Read & Play
    Truro Public Library , 7 Standish Way , North Truro
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Day Executive Search posted a job opening for Seasonal Sous Chef (Summer Season) in Provincetown. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Garden Center Sales Associate in Provincetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Provincetown here.

Ok Provincetown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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