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Friday, November 6, 2026 Barnstable County, Massachusetts · Change town
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Patuisset Beach Reopens for Swimming as Summer Season Begins

Patuisset Beach is open for swimming again in Bourne, the town announced, with no additional details provided on the prior closure. Town officials also confirmed that the Barlows Landing Road and Shore Road intersection has been converted to a four-way stop, effective June 29. The Selec…

Patuisset Beach is back open for swimming, town officials announced, giving residents and visitors a green light to hit the water as the July Fourth holiday weekend gives way to a full summer season.

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The town announced that Patuisset Beach has been reopened for swimming. No further details on the reason for the prior closure were included in the town's announcement.

Also in effect: the intersection at Barlows Landing Road and Shore Road became a four-way stop on June 29, a traffic pattern change the town publicized this week. Drivers who regularly use that corridor should expect to stop where they previously had the right of way.

COMING UP

The Select Board meets Tuesday, July 7, for both an executive session and a regular session. Also Tuesday, the Upper Cape Regional Technical High School Budget Sub-Committee holds a meeting, and an outdoor Dancing Under the Stars event is scheduled.

The Board of Health holds a hybrid meeting Wednesday, July 8. That same evening, the Bourne PTA meets at the Bourne Middle School Media Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Canal Region Farmers Market and Concerts by the Canal returns Thursday, July 9. The Select Board heads to its Annual Retreat on Friday, July 10. The Historical Commission meets Tuesday, July 14.

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