The Partnership also represents the town in a cooperative effort with the Cape Cod National Seashore to develop a strategy for the conversion of the North Truro Air Force Base. As an initial step, the Partnership concluded a contract with the Seashore for a 3-acre demonstration nursery on the base. The Association was founded in 1931 to help protect Truro's natural beauty and architectural heritage. Today it provides a means for the free expression of the people of the community, to improve the quality of living, and to act in cooperation with Town agencies for civic and more participation of Town government. The Association also raises money for and maintains the Dexter Keezer Fund, which provides exigency funds for Truro residents.
Membership is open to everyone.
Truro Neighborhood Association, Inc., Box 368, Truro, MA 02666. The Forum seeks to increase discussion and develop consensus on 'Town matters by gathering and disseminating information, by promoting the exchange of ideas, and by outreach to Truro residents and cooperation with other existing groups. The Forum holds Town Meeting Previews to inform Truro voters and to encourage close public scrutiny of issues about which they must decide. It plans to publish an informative newsletter, to monitor the ways official committees and boards are functioning, and those public opinion surveys and other methods of studying issues people feel are not being adequately addressed. A forthcoming public workshop will develop ideas for improving the way Town Meetings and elections are organized and run.