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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...
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...
Water Quality Updates
July 28, 2026 | Pet Advisory Removed from Hamblin Pond (Marstons Mills), Shubael Pond (Marstons Mills), Hinckley Pond (Barnstable)
As of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the following water quality updates have been issued: A Pet Advisory is removed for Hamblin Pond, Marstons Mills, due to acceptable levels of cyanobacteria in water quality samples A Pet Advisory is removed for Shubael Pond, Marstons...
July 24, 2026 | Keyes (Sea Street) Beach Re-Opened to Swimming
As of Friday, July 24, 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 will re-open to swimming. Closure signage...
July 21, 2026 | Pet Advisories Issued for Hamblin Pond, Long Pond, and Shubael Pond (Marstons Mills); Lovells Pond (Cotuit)
As of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 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 Long Pond, Marstons Mills, due...
Sewer Construction Communications
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...
Sewer Construction Traffic Impacts – As of March 30
Sewer & Road Construction Traffic Impacts – as of March 30, 2026 Sewer construction continues across the Town of Barnstable, with multiple road closures and traffic changes in Centerville and Osterville. Additional projects include: intersection improvements,...
Phinney’s Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project Public Informational Meeting (Design) Recap
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works hosted a Public Informational Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the Barnstable Adult Community Center to discuss sewer design plans for the Phinney's Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project. Town Engineer...
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