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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...
Overnight Construction Planned on Route 28, Centerville
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor, C.C. Construction, Inc., will begin planned sewer construction along Route 28 as part of the Centerville Village Sewer Expansion Project – North Phase. All activity will occur overnight, during the...
Town of Barnstable Breaks Ground on Sandy Neck Beach Long-Term Coastal Resiliency Project
On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Town of Barnstable, alongside public officials and community partners, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Long-Term Coastal Resiliency Project, a transformative initiative to protect one of Cape Cod’s most...
Water Quality Updates
September 23, 2025 | Pet Advisories Issued for Round Pond, Marstons Mills and Crystal Lake, Osterville
As of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory is issued for Round Pond, Marstons Mills, due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples. A Pet Advisory is issued for Crystal Lake, Osterville,...
September 19, 2025 | Pet Advisories Issued for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills and Aunt Betty’s Pond, Hyannis
As of Friday, September 19, 2025, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory is issued for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills, due to increased levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples. A Pet Advisory is issued for Aunt Betty's Pond,...
Protecting Barnstable’s Ponds & Lakes: What You Need to Know About the Fertilizer Use Ordinance
In Barnstable, many of us take pride in our homes and lawns. A lush, green yard can feel like part of the Cape Cod dream. But did you know that when you fertilize your lawn, you’re not just feeding your grass—you could also be feeding our ponds and lakes? And...
Sewer Construction Communications
Notice of Public Meeting: Phinney’s Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project
The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to attend an informational meeting to discuss sewer design plans for the Phinney’s Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project. This project will expand sewer into residential neighborhoods to the east and west of...
Pump Station Site Preparation Activities to Begin January 26, 2026 for Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project
A contractor for the Town of Barnstable, Robert B. Our Co. Inc, is scheduled to begin pump station site preparation activities for the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project on Monday, January 26, 2026. This work will include tree clearing, material delivery, and...
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...