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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.
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Cape Cod Chamber Policy Pod Features Town Manager Mark Ells and Finance Director Mark Milne
The Town of Barnstable has embarked on an ambitious and critical plan to ensure clean water for the community's future. On the most recent episode of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s Policy Pod, host Matt Pitta and Chamber President and CEO Wendy Kittredge...
Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study
The Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study is part of a CDC study in seven states to understand PFAS health effects in adults and children. The study will begin enrolling Hyannis residents in Spring 2021. Participants will be asked to come to our study clinic for a...
Town of Barnstable Seeks Input on Proposed Sewer Assessment Ordinance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 26, 2021) Clean water and healthy coastal resources are critical to keeping Cape Cod viable as a place to live, work and visit. Water resources are central to quality of life on Cape Cod and in the Town of Barnstable. This week the...
Citizen Forums will Discuss Proposed Sewer Assessment Ordinance
Background: The health of Barnstable’s coastal waters that is so vital to the Town’s quality of life and local economy is at risk. The primary source of the problem is nitrogen pollution from septic systems. Likewise, the Town’s freshwater ponds and drinking water...
Town of Barnstable Reaches Significant Milestone with Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
The Town of Barnstable reached another significant milestone in efforts to clean up its inland and coastal waters by successfully completing state environmental review of the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP). The Certificate of completion issued...
Proposed Process for Initial Draft Sewer Assessment Ordinance
DRAFT SEWER ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE – 12/17/20 Proposed Process for Initial Draft Sewer Assessment Ordinance By way of introduction, Staff intends to solicit public comment and input on an initial draft of the sewer assessment ordinance before bringing the ordinance to...