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Planned Roadway and Sewer Construction in the Area of Mother’s Park, Centerville
Starting Friday, November 7, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor, C.C. Construction, Inc., will begin mobilizing within the vicinity of Mother’s Park in anticipation of planned roadway and sewer construction as part of the Centerville Village Sewer Expansion...
Construction Update: Relocation of Sandy Neck Beach Gatehouse to Begin November 12
Beginning Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Town of Barnstable and its contractor, Robert B. Our, will advance Phase 3 construction of the Sandy Neck Beach Long-Term Coastal Resiliency Project. Major construction will include relocation of the Gatehouse. To safely...
Town of Barnstable Breaks Ground on New Straightway Water Treatment Facility
The Town of Barnstable, joined by public officials and community partners, broke ground on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on the Straightway Water Treatment Facility Project – a major investment in the municipally owned Hyannis Water System that will strengthen the...
Construction to Begin on the New Straightway Water Treatment Facility
Starting Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s Contractor, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC), will begin mobilizing within the vicinity of 228 Straightway, Hyannis, in preparation for the construction of the new Straightway Water Treatment Facility. Work...
Construction Update: New Parking Restrictions in Effect at Sandy Neck Beach
Beginning Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Town of Barnstable and its contractor, Robert B. Our (RBO), will advance Phase 2 construction of the Sandy Neck Beach Long-Term Coastal Resiliency Project. To safely facilitate this next phase of work, the following access...
Public Informational Meeting: Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project
The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to attend an informational meeting to discuss sewer construction plans for the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project. The informational session will be held: IN-PERSON on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM...
Water Quality Updates
October 14, 2025 | Pet Advisories to be Removed at Aunt Betty’s Pond, Hyannis and Round Pond, Marstons Mills
As of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory posted for Round Pond, Marstons Mills will be removed due to acceptable water quality samples. A Pet Advisory posted for Aunt Betty's Pond, Hyannis will be...
September 30, 2025 | Pet Advisories to be Removed at Crystal Lake, Osterville and Hinckley Pond, Barnstable
As of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory posted for Crystal Lake, Osterville will be removed due to acceptable water quality samples. A Pet Advisory posted for Hinckley Pond, Barnstable will be removed due...
September 26, 2025 | Pet Advisory at Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills Removed
As of Friday, September 26, 2025, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory posted for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills will be removed due to acceptable water quality samples. Current postings as of Friday, September 26, 2025: Current Public...
Sewer Construction Communications
Planned Roadway and Sewer Construction in the Area of Mother’s Park, Centerville
Starting Friday, November 7, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor, C.C. Construction, Inc., will begin mobilizing within the vicinity of Mother’s Park in anticipation of planned roadway and sewer construction as part of the Centerville Village Sewer Expansion...
Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project Public Information Meeting Recap
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works hosted a Public Informational Meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Barnstable Adult Community Center to discuss the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project. Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin, P.E. gave an overview...
Town of Barnstable Licensed Sewer Installers
Preparing to connect your property to the municipal sewer system? Review the following information to help you prepare for residential or commercial sewer connection. Click this link to download the our current list of licensed sewer installers: Town of Barnstable...