Here's Who Won Barnstable's Contested Town Council Races

Unofficial vote totals are in for Barnstable's contested council races. Here's what to know.

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Barnstable 2023 Election Preview

Six contested Town Council races highlight the 2023 local election slate in Barnstable. Here's what to know ahead of Nov. 7.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Eric Steinhilber

Eric Steinhilber is seeking re-election on Barnstable's Town Council in Precinct 2. Here's why he's running in 2023.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate John Crow

John Crow is running for a Town Council seat in Precinct 5. Find out why he's running in this election profile.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Paul Cusack

Paul Cusack is running for a seat on Barnstable's Town Council in Precinct 5. Find out why he's running this year in this profile.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Kristine Clark

Get to know Town Council candidate Kristine Clark and learn why she's running in 2023.

Meet Barnstable School Committee Candidate Michael Judge

Michael Judge is running for re-election on Barnstable's School Committee, where he has served for nearly a decade.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Kyle Condinho

The small business owner hopes to bring more transparency to the council if elected to the seat. Get to know the Precinct 12 candidate.

Get To Know Barnstable Council Candidate Charlie Bloom

Precinct 9 council candidate Charlie Bloom is seeking to fend off the urbanization of Hyannis, he said. Here's what else to know.

Get To Know Barnstable School Committee Candidate Kathy Bent

Kathy Bent, a Centerville resident, is running for a seat on the Barnstable School Committee. She has been an educator for over 40 years.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Toby Leary

Precinct 11 council candidate Toby Leary hopes to win election, completing a promise he made to himself 20 years ago to serve his community.

Meet Barnstable Town Council Candidate Kristin Terkelsen

Kristin Terkelsen has never held elected office locally, but her connections to Precinct 2 date back through generations of her family.

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95-Year-Old Man Allowed To Stay In Provincetown Dune Shack For 5 More Years

"He's painted at that location for 77 years," Del Deo said. "His connection to the place is very, very deep."

Barnstable Police Chief On Extended Leave, Interim Named

Barnstable Police Chief Matthew Sonnabend is on extended medical leave, town officials confirmed. Deputy Chief Jean Challies will step in.

Barnstable Comprehensive Planning Committee Needs Members

The committee recently completed the first phase of the comprehensive plan update and is looking for new members to join during phase two.

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Barnstable Sheriff Completes Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Course

Sheriff Donna Buckley was nominated for the program along with 22 other sheriffs from across the country.

Barnstable Government Access Now On New Channel. Where To Find It

Changes to Xfinity's channel lineup in Barnstable will move the town's public access channel to a new home. What to know.

What Barnstable Could Get In MA's $56.2 Billion Budget Deal

The fiscal 2024 budget plan was sent to Gov. Maura Healey for a signature. Here's what Barnstable could get in the deal.

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Cape And Islands DA Formally Calls For DeSantis Investigation

The Cape and Islands District Attorney sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for an investigation into migrant flights.

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Cape Cod Town Clerk Named Best In State

Ann Quirk, of Barnstable, was named the 2023 Clerk of the Year Town Clerks Association Annual Conference.

Barnstable Transfer Station Closed For Juneteenth

Trash and recycling services will be delayed one day next week in observance of Juneteenth.

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Barnstable Releases Latest Comprehensive Plan Draft, Seeks Input

The town-wide land use plan will guide Barnstable’s future over the next 10 years. Officials want to hear what residents think of the draft.

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Great Streets Hyannis Final Design Concepts To Be Unveiled In May

How will a proposed bike network, changes to Main Street and circulation change downtown Hyannis? A meeting in May will explain.

Barnstable Awards $115K To Downtown Hyannis Businesses

The Downtown Hyannis Façade Grant Program will support 21 small businesses to improve the aesthetics of their storefronts.

Cahoon Hollow Beach In Wellfleet To Ban Alcohol This Summer

"The rise in traffic and visitation has resulted in an increased alcohol consumption and disorderly conduct including assaults."

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Nomination Papers Available For Barnstable Elections

All 13 Town Council seats are up for election in 2023, as are seats on the School Committee and Housing Authority.

Barnstable Sandy Neck Beach Project Gets Another Information Session

The coastal resiliency project hopes to address dune loss and coastal erosion while maintaining access to the beach.

Barnstable Police Officer Recognized After Three Decades On The Job

John O’Hare is set to retire from the Barnstable Police Department after more than 34 years of service.

Cape And Islands DA Galibois Cited With Traffic Violations

Reports of a minor traffic accident involving DA Robert Galibois have been confirmed by police reports. He has since released a statement.

Barnstable Gets $12 Million Loan For Strawberry Hill Sewer Expansion

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approved over $14 million in grants and loans at a March 6 meeting.

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Barnstable Making Upgrades To Channel 18, Interruptions Likely

Interruptions to signal on Channel 18 could happen throughout the week of March 6, but there's a good reason why.