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Provincetown, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Provincetown! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a beach day? Provincetown waters may be off-limits today.
  • Considering a move? See what living in Provincetown really costs.
  • Broadway meets Barbra in a one-night Provincetown Town Hall concert.

Also on today's calendar: The musical 1776 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine, breezy and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed as potential heat wave arrives (boston25news.com) — Provincetown beachgoers should double-check water conditions before heading out, as more than 40 beaches statewide are currently closed for high bacteria levels, with closures stretching from Provincetown inland to Worcester and Springfield. State and local officials update an online dashboard hourly, and they urge residents to stay out of closed waters until tests clear them, usually within a day or two.
   

2. So, You Want to Live in Provincetown? (bostonmagazine.com) — Thinking about making Provincetown home? This guide walks you through the town’s pricey but competitive housing market, commuting options from Boston, and the lively summer vibe on Commercial Street, plus highlights local schools, arts institutions, and the surrounding Cape Cod National Seashore that shape daily life here.
   

3. Melissa Errico and Billy Stritch to Bring THE STREISAND EFFECT to Provincetown Town Hall (broadwayworld.com) — Provincetown Town Hall will host Tony-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico and pianist Billy Stritch on August 23 for “The Streisand Effect: Melissa Sings Barbra,” part of a fundraising concert series benefiting Sandy Hook Promise. The show brings Errico’s acclaimed musical-theater vocals together with Stritch’s jazz and cabaret chops for a one-night-only Town Hall debut.
   

4. 11 Walkable Massachusetts Towns Where Every Street Feels Worth Exploring (takingthekids.com) — Provincetown gets a prime spotlight as one of Massachusetts’ most walkable towns, with Commercial Street, the Pilgrim Monument, and the Province Lands Trail all framed as best explored on foot. The guide also notes whale-watching trips from MacMillan Pier and emphasizes the town’s long-standing artistic and inclusive character, positioning P-town as a standout day-trip or getaway choice.
   

5. 12 Best Places to Watch Whales in the U.S., From Icy Fjords to Warm Lagoons (onlyinyourstate.com) — Provincetown is highlighted as the East Coast’s whale-watching capital, thanks to its direct access from MacMillan Pier to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, where humpbacks and other species feed in season. The piece explains that late spring through early fall offers the best odds of sightings and notes that many local tour operators even guarantee a whale or provide rain checks.
   

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  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Seasonal Beachside Sous Chef in Provincetown. Apply here.
  • Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Wellfleet. 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 letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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