Government · Library Trustees
Library trustees adopt revised gift acceptance policy
The Eastham Board of Library Trustees voted 3-0 to adopt a revised gift acceptance policy separating temporary art loans from permanent gifts.
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Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs Depot Street Subdivision
The Harwich Planning Board approved a two-lot subdivision at 650 Depot Street and continued two other hearings to November 10.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Rec Commission Approves Senior Softball Fee Waiver
The Harwich Recreation and Youth Commission approved an $8,712.50 discounted fee for the Cape Cod Senior Softball League's 2026 season but took no funding vote on a dugout replacement project already estimated above $16,000.
Government · Waterways Committee
Waterways panel OKs two permits, backs bridge update
The Barnstable Waterways Committee approved two dredging and construction permits and heard that the Oyster Harbor Bridge will close entirely from December 15 through April 30 for structural repairs.
Government · Town Council
Council hears homelessness petition, takes no vote
The Barnstable Town Council held a special meeting of the voters over a 650-signature homelessness petition but took no formal votes. Councilor Lutke said she is "completely in support of establishing a human services department," citing Provincetown's 30-year-old model.
Government · Conservation
Commission approves Long Pond fish passage weir
The Barnstable Conservation Commission voted 7-0 to approve a concrete weir and fish ladder at the Long Pond outlet on the Centerville River.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Votes to Condemn Hyannis Road House
The Barnstable Board of Health voted 6-0 to condemn a Hyannis Road house illegally divided into five unpermitted units where at least seven children under four had been living.
Government · Airport Commission
Airport panel to redo manager interviews publicly
The Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission acknowledged an open-meeting violation and will redo airport manager finalist interviews in public on Nov. 9.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Approves $16.8M Wastewater Loan
The Chatham Select Board heard a former Monomoy Regional Middle School building committee volunteer detail widespread window-installation flaws during an hourlong presentation.
Government · Planning Board
Board reviews resiliency study, takes no votes
The Orleans Planning Board reviewed a Town Cove flood-resiliency study and reworked explanatory language for four zoning warrant articles, taking no votes on either.