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Overnight Road Closure on Route 28 (Marstons Mills)

Sep 4, 2026 | Roadwork Notices, Route 28 Sewer Expansion

Beginning Monday, September 14, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, Robert B. Our Co., Inc. will begin sewer installation on Route 28 in Marstons Mills as part of the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project. To...

Overnight Road Closure on Route 28 (Centerville)

Sep 4, 2026 | Roadwork Notices, Route 28 Sewer Expansion
Single-Lane Alternating Traffic on Shootflying Hill Road

Sep 4, 2026 | Roadwork Notices, Route 28 Sewer Expansion
Road Closures in the Area of Mother’s Park

Sep 4, 2026 | Roadwork Notices, Route 28 Sewer Expansion
Oldham Road Closed from Marion Way to Old East Osterville Road

Aug 27, 2026 | Roadwork Notices, Route 28 Sewer Expansion

Town Hall Elevator Upgrades

Aug 27, 2026 | Press Releases, Public Safety

Town Hall Elevator Replacement September–December 2026 Beginning September 8, 2026, the Barnstable...

Temporary South Street Sidewalk Closure Near Barnstable Town Hall

Aug 18, 2026 | Construction, Press Releases, Public Safety
Town of Barnstable Announces Elevator Upgrade at Barnstable Town Hall

Aug 13, 2026 | Press Releases, Public Safety, Town Manager's Office
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from the Town of Barnstable

Jul 23, 2026 | Featured Stories, Health, Press Releases, Public Safety
Cooling Center at Hyannis Youth & Community Center – Thursday 7/2 and Friday 7/3 – 8 AM to 8 PM

Jul 2, 2026 | Community, Health, Press Releases, Public Safety

Town Hall Elevator Upgrades

Aug 27, 2026 | Press Releases, Public Safety

Town Hall Elevator Replacement September–December 2026 Beginning September 8, 2026, the Barnstable...

Temporary South Street Sidewalk Closure Near Barnstable Town Hall

Aug 18, 2026 | Construction, Press Releases, Public Safety
Town of Barnstable Announces Elevator Upgrade at Barnstable Town Hall

Aug 13, 2026 | Press Releases, Public Safety, Town Manager's Office
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from the Town of Barnstable

Jul 23, 2026 | Featured Stories, Health, Press Releases, Public Safety
Cooling Center at Hyannis Youth & Community Center – Thursday 7/2 and Friday 7/3 – 8 AM to 8 PM

Jul 2, 2026 | Community, Health, Press Releases, Public Safety

State of Water Supply Conservation Issued by Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board

Aug 27, 2026 | Community, Health

The Cape Cod Region remains at a Level 2 – Significant Drought. At its regularly scheduled public meeting on June 16, 2026, the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board determined that a potential water shortage exists. This...

Full Scale Disaster Exercise Thoroughly Tests Public Safety Procedures at Cape Cod Gateway Airport

Sep 20, 2024 | Airport, Press Releases, Public Safety

FULL SCALE DISASTER EXERCISE THOROUGHLY TESTS PUBLIC SAFETY PROCEDURES AT CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT Mock disaster event planned for September 26 calls for heavy public safety presence Cape Cod Gateway Airport will conduct an...

Cape Cod Gateway Airport Long-Term Strategic Plan

Aug 9, 2024 | Airport, Community
PUBLIC MEETING: CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT PFAS MITIGATION UPDATE

Dec 13, 2023 | Airport
PUBLIC MEETING: CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) UPDATE

Dec 5, 2023 | Airport
PUBLIC MEETING: CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT PFAS UPDATE

Aug 4, 2023 | Airport

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Town Council Meeting – Thursday, September 3, 2026

Sep 4, 2026 | Town Council

Town Council Meeting – Thursday, September 3, 2026 The September 3, 2026 Meeting of the Barnstable Town Council was conducted in person. The public was able to attend in person or participate remotely in Public Comment or during...

Town Council Meeting – Thursday, August 20, 2026

Aug 21, 2026 | Town Council
Town Council Meeting Summary – Thursday, July 16, 2026

Jul 17, 2026 | Town Council
Town Council Meeting Summary – Thursday, June 25, 2026

Jun 26, 2026 | Town Council
Town Council Meeting – Thursday, June 11, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 | Town Council

Town of Barnstable Announces Elevator Upgrade at Barnstable Town Hall

Aug 13, 2026 | Press Releases, Public Safety, Town Manager's Office

The Town of Barnstable will be replacing the elevator at Barnstable Town Hall beginning on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 through the end of December (timeline subject to change). During this time, the elevator will be taken out of...

1: Inside Town Hall: How Our Government Works with Town Manager Mark Ells

Oct 9, 2025 | DISCOVER BARNSTABLE PODCAST, Town Manager's Office
Town Manager Update for December 4 – December 10, 2024

Dec 12, 2024 | Town Manager's Office
Town Manager Update for November 20 – December 3, 2024

Dec 4, 2024 | Town Manager's Office
Town Manager Update – October 23 through November 5, 2024

Nov 7, 2024 | Town Manager's Office

State Primary Voting Information – September 3, 2024

Aug 27, 2024 | Town Clerk

Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee: Upcoming Election

Nov 1, 2023 | Boards, Commissions & Committees, Planning & Development, Town Clerk
Election Information 2023

Oct 13, 2023 | Town Clerk
Want to Run for Office? Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk’s office

Mar 16, 2023 | Town Clerk
Barnstable Town Clerk Announces Election Timetable for November 8, 2022 Election

Oct 12, 2022 | Press Releases, Town Clerk

Cape Cod Drought Status Improved; Outdoor Water Restrictions Eased for Hyannis Water System Customers

May 28, 2026 | Commissions & Committees

The Cape Cod Region has officially been downgraded from a Level 2 drought to a Level 1 – Mild Drought status by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a result, the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board has voted to lessen...

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State of Water Supply Conservation Issued by Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board

by Cathy Flynn | Aug 27, 2026 | Community, Health | 0

The Cape Cod Region remains at a Level 2 – Significant Drought. At its regularly scheduled public meeting on June 16, 2026, the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board determined that a potential water shortage exists. This...

Cooling Center at Hyannis Youth & Community Center – Thursday 7/2 and Friday 7/3 – 8 AM to 8 PM

by Cathy Flynn | Jul 2, 2026 | Community, Health, Press Releases, Public Safety | 0
Construction Update: Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Nitrogen Removal and Headworks Improvements Project

by Cathy Flynn | Jun 18, 2026 | Community, Construction, Health, Public Safety | 0
Centerville Playground Reopens for Play

by Cathy Flynn | Jun 18, 2026 | Community | 0
Centerville Playground Reopens for Play

by Cathy Flynn | Jun 16, 2026 | Community, Featured Stories, Press Releases, Recreation | 0

Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties, Hyannis Harbor – OPEN FOR THE 2026 Season Summer SPOTLIGHT Happenings – Downtown Hyannis HyArts Cultural District

by Cathy Flynn | May 27, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Events, Featured Stories, Press Releases | 0

The Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties open for the season, Friday, May 15, 2026. A must stop in...

Barnstable Town Hall Artist Spotlight Ana Johnson – Moore Now through June 26, 2026

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 23, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Community, Press Releases | 0
Town of Barnstable Installs 30 New Hiking Signs to Expand Public Access and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 23, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Commissions & Committees, Featured Stories, Press Releases, Recreation | 0
Barnstable Town Hall Artist Spotlight – Aine M. Cole

by Cathy Flynn | Jan 28, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Community, Press Releases | 0
A Creative Revolution Blooms in Hyannis: Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s Hyannis Arts Campus Invites Visitors to Play, Explore, and Be Inspired

by Cathy Flynn | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Community, Press Releases | 0

Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Awarded $198,000 Digital Equity Grant to Enhance Transportation Access for Older Adults

by Cathy Flynn | Mar 7, 2025 | Community, Council on Aging, Press Releases | 0

The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), in collaboration with COAST (Councils on Aging Serving Together), has been awarded a $198,000 Digital Equity Grant to improve transportation accessibility for older individuals...

Town of Barnstable Hosts 3rd Annual Community Safety Day

by Cathy Flynn | Sep 12, 2024 | Community, Council on Aging, Events, Public Safety | 0
2nd Annual Town of Barnstable 55+ Community Safety Day

by Sarah Beal | Sep 15, 2023 | Community, Council on Aging, Press Releases, Public Safety | 0
Barnstable 55+ Community Safety Day

by Sarah Beal | Sep 12, 2022 | Community, Council on Aging | 0
UCLA Memory Training Presented by the Barnstable Council on Aging

by Sarah Beal | May 11, 2022 | Council on Aging, Events | 0

Centerville Playground Reopens for Play

by Cathy Flynn | Jun 16, 2026 | Community, Featured Stories, Press Releases, Recreation | 0

The Centerville Playground, located at 524 Main Street, Centerville, is now officially open for...

Centerville Playground Construction Nears Completion

by Sarah Beal | May 21, 2026 | Community, Recreation | 0
Town of Barnstable’s Open Space Committee To Host Annual Spring Walking Weekend Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 27, 2026 | Commissions & Committees, Community, Events, Health, Press Releases, Recreation | 0
Town of Barnstable Installs 30 New Hiking Signs to Expand Public Access and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 23, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Commissions & Committees, Featured Stories, Press Releases, Recreation | 0
Town of Barnstable Receives $100,000 Grant to Upgrade Wi-Fi at HYCC

by Cathy Flynn | Sep 25, 2025 | Community, Planning & Development, Press Releases, Recreation | 0

Barnstable Town Hall ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Barnstable High School Studio Art 3 & 4 Students Art Exhibition

by Cathy Flynn | May 13, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Schools | 0

The Town of Barnstable announces the latest installment of its Artist Spotlight program, featuring...

April 2025 Barnstable Public Schools Community Newsletter

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 17, 2025 | Schools | 0
Marstons Mills Elementary School – Design Concepts to be Presented on January 9th

by Cathy Flynn | Jan 6, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Boards, Commissions & Committees, Planning & Development, Press Releases, Schools | 0
Arbor Day & Greening Hyannis

by Cathy Flynn | May 2, 2024 | Events, Planning & Development, Schools | 0
Barnstable High School’s Cape Cod Challenger Green Project awarded President’s Volunteer Service Silver Medal Award

by Cathy Flynn | Apr 25, 2024 | Schools | 0

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Lincoln Road Visioning Workshop & Road Safety Survey Seeking Resident Input for Pedestrian and Vehicular Improvements

by Cathy Flynn | Mar 19, 2026 | Planning & Development, Press Releases, Public Safety | 0

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Planning & Development Department, is seeking community feedback for existing safety concerns for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, August 29th

by Cathy Flynn | Aug 27, 2026 | Events, Transfer Station | 0

Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division, in partnership with Barnstable County, is hosting its next Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on: Saturday August 29th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the...