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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Truro issues public health advisory covering Snows, Slough and Ryder ponds as town seeks climate committee volunteers.

Today in Truro

• Town issues pond health advisory. Truro posted a public health advisory covering Snows Pond, Slough Pond and Ryder Pond, urging residents to check conditions before swimming or other water use.Town of Truro
• Puma Park playground closed until Oct. 19. The Puma Park playground is closed for maintenance through October 19 so it can reopen in better shape, the town said.Town of Truro
• Library opens new land and sea paintings show. The Truro Public Library's Anne H. Brock Room is now showing paintings by Elizabeth Lazeren Daglio depicting land and sea scenes.Truro Public Library

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 5: Conservation Commission meets Monday. Truro's Conservation Commission holds a hybrid meeting Monday, letting residents attend in person or online.Town of Truro
• Mon, Oct 5: Virtual mystery book club meets Monday. Truro Public Library hosts its virtual Mystery Book Club discussion Monday for patrons who want to join from home.Truro Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 4:30 p.m.: Board of Health meets Tuesday. Truro's Board of Health meets Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Truro
• Tue, Oct 6: Library hosts mahjong Tuesday. Truro Public Library hosts a mahjong session Tuesday for residents who want to play and meet other game players.Truro Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday. Truro's Planning Board meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. to take up items on its regular agenda.Town of Truro
• Wed, Oct 7: Library storytime returns Wednesday. Truro Public Library holds its weekly Storytime program Wednesday for young children and their caregivers.Truro Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7: Pharmacist holds medication support session. Truro Public Library hosts a medication support session with the Honest Pharmacist Wednesday for residents with questions about their prescriptions.Truro Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 p.m.: Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday. Truro's Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday at 4 p.m.Town of Truro
• Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Thursday at Town Hall. The Truro Housing Authority meets Thursday at 4 p.m. at Truro Town Hall.Town of Truro
• Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Recreation committee meets Thursday evening. Truro's Recreation Advisory Committee meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Truro Community Center.Town of Truro
• Thu, Oct 8: Homeless prevention outreach set at library. The Homeless Prevention Council holds an outreach session at Truro Public Library Thursday for residents seeking assistance or information.Truro Public Library
• Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 a.m.: Select Board office hours Saturday. Select Board member Susan Girard-Irwin holds office hours Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for residents who want to speak with her directly.Town of Truro

Recent editions

• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Truro's Transfer Station identifies radioactive material in two waste trailers after a flagged shipment
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Radioactive material turned up in two trailers of waste hauled from Truro's Transfer Station this week
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Truro issues storm watch as forecasters eye a potential coastal system for this weekend
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Select Board convenes Tuesday as Truro schools, housing and zoning panels line up meetings this week