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Sandwich Town Charter Finalized After State Approval

Sandwich's newly finalized Town Charter headlines a busy stretch of local news as summer activity picks up across town. The charter, approved by the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor, is now posted for public review, following on the heels of official results from the May 4 Annual …

Town Posts No-Swimming Alert At Megansett After Bacteria Test

Falmouth posted a swimming advisory at Megansett after elevated bacteria levels turned up in a July 15 water sample, with "no swimming" signs going up within an hour of the county's notice and officials awaiting further test results. Meanwhile, sewer project construction keeps Brick Kil…

Yarmouth Wins $25 Million Federal Grant for Route 28 Overhaul

Yarmouth secures $25 million in federal funding for a major Route 28 rebuild. Town officials announced this week that the Yarmouth–Barnstable Route 28 Improvements Project, with an estimated total cost of $62,413,490, has won a $25 million federal BUILD grant. In other town business, th…

Truro charter study question set for November ballot

Barnstable County charter study question heads to November ballot; Truro fills committee seats and opens applications. Truro announced July 14 that a proposed Charter Study Commission will appear on the November 2026 State Election ballot, with county officials sharing filing deadlines …

Dennis opens nominations for annual Public Service Award

Dennis is accepting nominations for its annual Public Service Award honoring volunteer board and committee members. The Select Board opened the nomination period Tuesday for the award, which recognizes outstanding service by appointed or elected members of the town's boards, committees …

Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming as Bourne Boards Set Busy Week

Patuisset Beach reopened for swimming this week as four town boards prepare for a packed midsummer meeting slate. Bourne's Town Hall News Flash confirmed the beach's return to service, while the Select Board, Board of Assessors, ISWM Building Committee and the Trustees of the Veterans M…

Yarmouth Public Arts Committee unanimously backs bronze Bass River bridge sculptures

Yarmouth Public Arts Committee backs bronze sculptures for two Bass River bridge replacements.

Harwich Select Board Votes 4-1 to Accept Board of Health Chair's Resignation

HARWICH — July 13, 2026 — Harwich Select Board voted 4-1 to accept the resignation of Board of Health Chair Kevin Dupont, with one member openly refusing to support a vote they said endorsed the conduct that drove Dupont out. The dissenting member also apologized publicly to former Board of Health

Barnstable Planning Board Reapproves Hyannis Lodging House Permit After Notice Failure

BARNSTABLE — July 13, 2026 — Barnstable Planning Board rehears and reapproves a Hyannis workforce housing permit after a newspaper failed to publish required public notice. The board voted five to zero Monday to approve special permit SP-2026-002, allowing applicant William Haney to convert 82 School Street from an institutional

Truro closes Beach Point Landing to swimming over bacteria levels

Truro closed Beach Point Landing to swimming after bacteria levels exceeded state standards, as the town also moved forward on several fiscal and committee matters. The Town Moderator announced the appointment of Cass Johnson and Clint Kershaw to three-year terms on the Finance Committe…

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