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Real-Time Road Closures and Traffic Management
The Town of Barnstable’s Waze for Cities Partnership allows us to report construction-related road closures and traffic impacts in real-time. Click on the Waze Live Map to expand your view of current traffic conditions.
Latest News
Beach Water Quality Update June 23, 2021 (4:12 p.m.)
Update June 23, 2021 (4:12 p.m.) - Keyes Public Beach is now re-opened for swimming. This afternoon’s sample result analysis meets the Massachusetts Bathing Beach Regulations 105 CMR 445.000 - Pet advisories were posted this morning at Bearse Pond and...
June 23-2021 Beach Water Quality Update
Keyes Public Beach remains closed for swimming. Bacteria counts observed within multiple samples recently taken were above the geomean State Bathing Beach standards. Pet advisories are being posted today at Bearse Pond and at Shubaels Pond (public access area only)...
UPDATE: Cyanobacteria Monitoring and Reporting
As we enter the summer season, we wanted to let you know the Town is planning to resume cyanobacteria monitoring and reporting. However, this program will have a delayed start this year due to unanticipated staff turnover. We expect the program to resume in July....
Sewer Assessment Ordinance Public Hearing at Town Council Meeting – Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 PM
The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Sewer Assessment Ordinance on Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 PM. Real-time public comment may be addressed to the Barnstable Town Council utilizing the Zoom video link or telephone number and access meeting code: Zoom...
State Tax Credit For Sewer Connection Costs
As the Town constructs the buildout of the public sewer system property owners will be required to connect to the system. The connection cost is the responsibility of the property owner. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a state tax credit to qualifying...
Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Awards First Round of Grants
Funding will support water quality projects in many Cape Cod towns The Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board voted April 14, 2021 to award the first set of subsidies, totaling $71,307,259, to qualified and eligible water quality projects in...