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Government · Select Board

Finney's Lane Sewer Project To Break Ground Nov. 2

Barnstable's Select Board heard a $340 million wastewater update and a Finney's Lane sewer groundbreaking announcement at its October 15 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

Government · Select Board

Council Sets May 2027 Vote On Sewer Debt

Barnstable sets a May 4, 2027 vote on exempting sewer bonds from the tax cap.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 1

Government · Select Board

Barnstable Halts Shelter Construction Amid ZBA Fight

Barnstable's building commissioner ordered a cease-and-desist on construction at a proposed Hyannis homeless shelter after the Zoning Board of Appeals overturned its permit.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 20

Government · Select Board

Barnstable Zoning Panel Drops Site Plan Review From Home Occupation Draft

Barnstable's zoning committee advances a two-tier home occupation permit framework, dropping a proposed site plan review step.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 13

Government · Select Board

Barnstable zoning panel advances home occupation rewrite, adds August meetings

Barnstable's zoning panel advances a home occupation ordinance overhaul and weighs how to handle commercial vehicles at residential businesses.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 30

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 · 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 · 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

Government · Select Board

Barnstable confirms drone show, cites wildlife law for no Hyannis fireworks

Barnstable Town Manager Mark Ellis confirmed a Fourth of July drone light show will replace fireworks in Hyannis this year, citing federal and state endangered-species law that bars siting a launch barge close enough to protected nesting areas in the harbor.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 11

Government · Select Board

Barnstable Town Manager Previews FY2027 Budget, Court Win, and Summer Sewer Work

BARNSTABLE -- May 28, 2026, Barnstable Town Manager Mark Ells previewed the FY2027 budget and announced a Supreme Judicial Court win as the town moves toward June 11 budget hearings. The Massachusetts SJC on May

Townbrief reporting · May 28