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Barnstable Board of Health Tables Hotel Grease Trap Case, Takes EMF Concerns Under Advisement

BARNSTABLE — June 30, 2026 — Barnstable Board of Health tables a hotel grease trap dispute and hears alarming EMF field readings from a citizens group. The board voted to table a variance request from co-owners Deepak Patel and Jay Patel of the Holiday Inn Express at 1470 Iyannough Road, directing

Barnstable beaches open seven days a week starting June 27 as town issues residential parking permit reminder and flags lifeguard shortage.

Barnstable beaches open seven days a week starting June 27 (9 a.m.–10 p.m. through Labor Day), with residential parking permit stickers required for access — receipts will not be honored. The Recreation Division has distributed more than 20,000 permits but warns of a lifeguard shortage;…

Barnstable reinstates outdoor water restrictions as Cape Cod drought worsens

BARNSTABLE — June 25, 2026 — Barnstable reinstates outdoor water restrictions and pauses major sewer work ahead of summer. Principal Town Manager Mark Ells and DPW Communications Manager Kelly Colopy briefed the Town Council during the June 25 Town Manager's update on a Level 2 significant drought declaration that has

Barnstable Conservation Commission Closes Record on Two Contested Eel River Pier Cases

BARNSTABLE — June 23, 2026 — Barnstable Conservation Commission closes record on two contested Eel River Road pier applications, setting a July 7 deadline for findings. The commission voted unanimously at its June 23 meeting to take under advisement the Notice of Intent filings of Pam Randon at 117 Eel River Road

Barnstable Planners Approve Permit for Theater Performer Housing in Hyannis

BARNSTABLE — June 22, 2026 — Barnstable Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit Monday to convert a Hyannis transitional lodging house into performer housing for a reviving downtown theater. The 5-0 vote covers 82 School Street, a property under a purchase-and-sale agreement held by William Haney, who also

Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

This week's column lists 2 Barnstable-resident obituaries: Cataldo, Mary J, and Loutsenhizer, Rex M. Mary J Cataldo, 65, of Barnstable died June 8, 2026; a visitation was held June 17, 2026 at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home in Hyannis. Rex M. Loutsenhizer, 57, of Barnstable died June 1…

Barnstable Town Council Strategic Planning Session Collapses After Zoom Quorum Loss

Barnstable Town Council's strategic planning session adjourned abruptly after losing quorum when a Zoom-connected member dropped off the call.

Barnstable Conservation Commission Issues Four Enforcement Orders, Approves Three Projects

The Barnstable Conservation Commission voted unanimously on all items at its June 16 meeting, issuing four enforcement orders and approving three projects. Agent Rob Brewer presented enforcement actions against Burton L.

Barnstable confirms drone show, cites wildlife law for no Hyannis fireworks

Barnstable Town Manager Mark Ellis confirmed a Fourth of July drone light show will replace fireworks in Hyannis this year, citing federal and state endangered-species law that bars siting a launch barge close enough to protected nesting areas in the harbor.

Barnstable Conservation Commission Approves Solar Array, After-the-Fact Deck Permit at June 9 Meeting

Barnstable Conservation Commission approves solar array, after-the-fact deck permit, and flood-compliant home rebuild in unanimous votes at June 9 hearing. The five-member commission, chaired by Tom Lee, cleared seven applications in roughly 85 minutes, with all contested votes unanimous.

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