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Barnstable Commission Denies 95 Eel River Road Pier Under Town Wetlands Ordinance

BARNSTABLE -- July 7, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously denies 95 Eel River Road pier extension under local ordinance, citing mooring field hazards. The commission voted six to zero at its July 7 meeting to deny Stephen Madden's application to tear down and rebuild a dock at 95 Eel

Flood Watch Issued for Barnstable Through Tuesday

A flood watch keeps Barnstable on alert into Tuesday afternoon as heavy rain threatens the Cape region. CapeCod.com reports the watch spans southeastern Massachusetts, including Barnstable, Eastern Plymouth, and Northern Bristol counties. Meanwhile, the community calendar fills out for …

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