Annual Summer Town Meeting

The Summer Residents Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8th at 7 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road. Remote participation will be available through the link in the posted agenda.

Presentations will include the State of the Town, Finances, Water & Sewer, and Affordable Housing. 

If you are a seasonal resident you are encouraged to participate in the Summer Town Meeting and to complete the Summer Residents Advisory Committee (SRAC) survey to help inform the work of the SRAC moving forward.

Affordable Housing Opportunities

Deadlines are approaching for submission of applications for several affordable housing opportunities in our area.

6 Sachemus Trail, Brewster

Housing Assistance Cape Cod is offering a 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with an open floorplan and first floor walk out porch for $213,600 +$130/month condo fee through lottery. Property is subject to resale restrictions to assure future affordability. Eligible applicants must be first-time homebuyers (with certain exceptions) with income at or below 80% AMI and have less than $75,000 in assets. Application deadline is August 11 at 5 p.m. For more information contact Gael Kelleher at 508-771-5400 ext. 284 or via email.

Phoebe Way, Brewster

Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for 2 affordable 3-bedroom homes to be built on Phoebe Way (off Red Top Way) in Brewster. House #1 is being offered at $164,750 with an estimated monthly payment of $1,141 and House #2 is being offered at $233,700 with an estimated monthly payment of $1,552. An Applicant Information Workshop will be held virtually on Monday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Applications may be downloaded from Habitat's website or picked up at 411 Main Street, Yarmouth Port. Maximum income eligibility for House #1 is at or below 60% of AMI by household size and for House #2 is at our below 80% of AMI by household size. Application deadline is August 14th. For more information call Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod at 508-362-3559, ext. 21 or via email.

170 Bradford St. Ext. Unit 3, Provincetown

The Town of Provincetown is offering a 1-bedroom Community Housing deed-restricted new construction condo for $241,100. Maximum  income eligibility is set at 120% of AMI by household size. Combined household assets cannot exceed $75,000 and all applicants must be first time homebuyers. Pre-qualification for mortgage is required. An open house will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Application deadline is September 20th by 5 p.m. For an application, information, or questions call Community Housing Director Michelle Jarusiewicz at 508-487-7087 or via email.

Saving Energy in Summer

Feeling the heat? Concerned about your next electric bill? 

Below are a few tips from Eversource on how manage energy use and keep energy costs down during the summer:

• Keep air conditioners set as warm as comfort allows. For every degree higher on the thermostat, the air conditioner will use 1-3% less electricity.  

• Don’t block air flow. Keep air vents clear of obstructions such as furniture, curtains, and rugs. 
• Operate major appliances during the cooler parts of the day. Energy is conserved by using appliances like clothes washers and dryers early in the morning or late in the evening when there is also less demand on the electric system. 
• Keep blinds closed to prevent unwanted direct sunlight from entering a home through windows. Using curtains, shades, and blinds can lower indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees. 
• Switch to ENERGY STAR® certified LED lights. The energy-efficient bulbs run cooler and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent lights. 
• Set ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise and at a higher speed in the summer to circulate the air more effectively, creating a cooling, wind chill effect. Remember to turn the fan off when leaving the room. 

To learn about the many energy saving programs available, visit Eversource.com.