Category: Public Safety
Pet Advisory: Bearses Pond, Centerville Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills
A Pet Advisory will be posted at Bearses Pond due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in samples. Pet Advisory Bearses Pond, Centerville Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills To see a map with all monitored ponds and other town’s ponds...
Read MoreIntersection Improvements on Main Street, Hyannis
Beginning Monday, March 25, 2025, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, Lawrence-Lynch Corp., is scheduled to begin upgrades to pedestrian and traffic signals, improve curb ramps and crosswalks, and resurface pavement...
Read MoreTown of Barnstable Warming Centers will be at Hyannis Youth & Community Center and Barnstable Adult Community Center 1/20/2025 – 1/24/2025
With the anticipated extreme temperatures forecasted for next week, the Hyannis Youth & Community Center and the Barnstable Adult Community Center will be available as warming centers. Hyannis Youth & Community...
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Luke’s Love Boundless Playground Closed Wednesday, November 13 through Friday, November 15
Luke’s Love Boundless Playground, located at 2377 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149) in West Barnstable,...
Read MoreCOMPLETED: Temporary Boat Ramp Closure Prince Cove
The Town of Barnstable will be temporarily closing Prince Cove Boat Ramp for a few hours on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. This closure is being done to safely remove a dead tree in the area. Location: 235 Cedar Tree Neck Road,...
Read MoreFull Scale Disaster Exercise Thoroughly Tests Public Safety Procedures at Cape Cod Gateway Airport
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...
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Town of Barnstable Hosts 3rd Annual Community Safety Day
The Town of Barnstable, in partnership with the Barnstable Adult Community Center, Friends of the...
Read MoreHuman Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Town of Barnstable
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the Town of Barnstable. This raises the risk level to high in our town. Although serious illness caused by WNV is...
Read MoreTown of Barnstable Announces Continuation of Parking Enforcement at Select Beaches Until Columbus Day
The Town of Barnstable’s Parking Management Division would like to remind residents and visitors that parking compliance at specific beaches will remain in effect through Columbus Day. This applies to Millway Beach, Ropes Beach,...
Read MoreTown of Barnstable Enhances Hyannis Main Street with New Street Parklets for Trolley Passengers
The Town of Barnstable is excited to announce the installation of two new street parklets on Hyannis Main Street, which will be in place through Labor Day weekend. These parklets are designed to serve as shaded waiting areas for...
Read MoreCOMPLETED: Drainage Improvements Program
Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, the Town of Barnstable will commence its annual Drainage Improvements Program. Work will occur on the following roadways throughout the season: Santuit-Newtown Road, Marstons Mills Seaview...
Read MoreCOMPLETE FOR THE SEASON: Cotuit Bay Entrance Channel Dredging Project
The County Dredge and the Town’s contractor, Dig-It Construction, have begun mobilizing equipment in preparation for the Cotuit Bay Entrance Channel Dredging Project. This project will consist of dredging the approach channel...
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