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Cape Cod Region Returns to Level 2 Drought Status; Non-Essential Outdoor Water Usage Restrictions in Place
*Please note: The above Massachusetts Drought Status Map was issued on June 9, 2026. This map and related drought status remains in effect until the next State-issued delcaration. Declarations are issued as conditions dictate. For a real-time look at current drought...
Centerville Sewer Construction to Pause for the Summer Season
In preparation for the summer season, the Town of Barnstable's contractor, C.C. Construction, will complete temporary restoration activities along Route 28, Shootflying Hill Road, Old Stage Road, and within the area of Mother’s Park over the next two weeks. Work will...
Cape Cod Drought Status Improved; Outdoor Water Restrictions Eased for Hyannis Water System Customers
*Please note: The above Massachusetts Drought Status Map was issued on May 22, 2026. This map and related drought status remains in effect until the next State-issued delcaration. Declarations are issued as conditions dictate. For a real-time look at current drought...
Centerville Village Sewer Expansion Project-South Phase Public Informational Meeting
Centerville Village Sewer Expansion Project – South Phase Notice of Informational Meeting (Hyannis, MA – April 15, 2026) The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to attend an informational meeting to discuss sewer design plans for the Centerville Village...
Why Water Conservation Matters Right Now — Even After the Snow and Rain
If you’ve looked outside recently, you might be wondering: Are we really in a drought? It’s a fair question. Between recent rain and February’s blizzard, it can feel like water shouldn’t be a concern right now. But the reality is Cape Cod is currently in a Level 2...
Planned Sewer Construction and Temporary Road Closure Bumps River Road, Osterville
Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor, Robert B. Our Co. Inc., will begin sewer construction within a portion of Bumps River Road, Osterville as part of the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project. This work marks the first segment of...
Water Quality Updates
August 8, 2026 | Keyes (Sea Street) Beach Re-Opened to Swimming
As of Saturday, August, 8, 2026, the following bathing beach water quality updates have been issued: The most recent water samples collected at Keyes (Sea Street) Beach passed and the geometric mean has decreased. This beach has re-opened to swimming. Closure signage...
August 5, 2026 | Keyes (Sea Street) Beach Closed to Swimming
Keyes (Sea Street) Beach is in geometric mean failure and must be posted closed to swimming, in accordance with 105 CMR 445.000. Samples collected exceeded the standard for Enterococci in bathing beach water. New samples will be collected daily and a follow-up will be...
August 5, 2026 | Pet Advisory Removed from Long Pond, Marstons Mills
As of Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory is removed for Long Pond, Marstons Mills, due to acceptable levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples Current postings as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Current...
Sewer Construction Communications
Centerville Sewer Construction to Pause for the Summer Season
In preparation for the summer season, the Town of Barnstable's contractor, C.C. Construction, will complete temporary restoration activities along Route 28, Shootflying Hill Road, Old Stage Road, and within the area of Mother’s Park over the next two weeks. Work will...
Sewer Construction to Continue Through Summer on Local Roads in Osterville
Robert B. Our Co. Inc., a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, has been approved to continue construction as part of the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project through the summer. Work will be limited to local roads only. Construction is planned to begin on...
Centerville Village Sewer Expansion Project – South Phase Public Informational Meeting (Design) Recap
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works hosted a Public Informational Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Barnstable Adult Community Center to discuss sewer design plans for the Centerville Village Sewer Expansion Project-South Phase. Town Engineer...
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