Government

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Votes to Stay Remote on Zoom Through June 2027

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously extends remote Zoom meetings through June 2027.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 21

Government · Select Board

Barnstable Town Manager Warns Reserve-Fund Budget Strategy Is No Longer Sustainable

Barnstable Town Manager warns reliance on reserve funds is unsustainable, signals override talks ahead.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 16

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Backs First West Barnstable Forest Plan Update in 34 Years

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously backs new forest management plan for West Barnstable Conservation Area.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 14

Government · Planning Board

Barnstable Planning Board Reapproves Hyannis Lodging House Permit After Notice Failure

Barnstable Planning Board rehears and reapproves a Hyannis workforce housing permit after a newspaper failed to publish required public notice.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 13

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Commission Denies 95 Eel River Road Pier Under Town Wetlands Ordinance

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously denies 95 Eel River Road pier extension under local ordinance, citing mooring field hazards.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Board of Health

Barnstable Board of Health Tables Hotel Grease Trap Case, Takes EMF Concerns Under Advisement

Barnstable Board of Health tables a hotel grease trap dispute and hears alarming EMF field readings from a citizens group.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 30

Government · Select Board

Barnstable reinstates outdoor water restrictions as Cape Cod drought worsens

BARNSTABLE -- June 25, 2026, Barnstable reinstates outdoor water restrictions and pauses major sewer work ahead of summer. Principal Town Manager Mark Ells and DPW Communications Manager Kelly Colopy briefed the Town Council during the

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Closes Record on Two Contested Eel River Pier Cases

BARNSTABLE -- June 23, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission closes record on two contested Eel River Road pier applications, setting a July 7 deadline for findings. The commission voted unanimously at its June 23 meeting to

Townbrief reporting · Jun 23

Government · Planning Board

Barnstable Planners Approve Permit for Theater Performer Housing in Hyannis

BARNSTABLE -- June 22, 2026, Barnstable Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit Monday to convert a Hyannis transitional lodging house into performer housing for a reviving downtown theater. The 5-0 vote covers 82

Townbrief reporting · Jun 22

Government · Select Board

Barnstable Town Council Strategic Planning Session Collapses After Zoom Quorum Loss

Barnstable Town Council's strategic planning session adjourned abruptly after losing quorum when a Zoom-connected member dropped off the call.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 18