🌱 What Barnstable residents need to know from this week’s top Cape stories

Morning Barnstable! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Barnstable residents need to know from this week’s top Cape stories
• How PFAS cleanup at Hyannis fire site could affect Barnstable water

Also on today's calendar: Parrot Head Convention Pre-Party.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
• Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Housing waitlist, new entertainment venue, more: Cape Cod Times top stories (capecodtimes.com) — Barnstable residents are highlighted in several of this week’s top Cape Cod stories, including a crash survivor from Barnstable reacting to a court decision and a new regional affordable housing waitlist that includes units in town. The roundup also covers a proposed Dennis Port entertainment venue and several restaurant changes across the Cape that Barnstable readers may want to explore.
   

• PFAS contamination study continues at Barnstable fire training site (capecodtimes.com) — Barnstable County is moving into a new phase of PFAS investigation and cleanup at the former Hyannis fire training facility, aiming to better protect nearby public water supplies. Engineers say a new groundwater barrier is working as intended, while further testing, modeling, and public update meetings will continue as they map the contamination plume and consider additional cleanup options affecting Barnstable and surrounding communities.
   

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📸 Around Barnstable

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barnstable

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Wednesday April 29

• Parrot Head Convention Pre-Party
  Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod , 1225 Iyannough Rd , Barnstable
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday April 21

• Kid's Craft - Pirate Puppet
  Whydah Pirate Museum , 674 MA-28 , West Yarmouth
  10:30 am

Wednesday April 22

• Kids Craft - Wax Seal/Quill and Ink!
  Whydah Pirate Museum , 674 MA-28 , West Yarmouth
  10:30 am

Thursday April 23

• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  Yarmouth Calendar , 1146 Route 28 Lower LevelSouth , Yarmouth
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Kid's Craft Maps and Flags
  Whydah Pirate Museum , 674 MA-28 , West Yarmouth
  10:30 am

Saturday April 25

• Spicy Pickle Beer Bash
  Lighthouse Keeper's Pantry , 173 Main St , Yarmouth
  3:00 pm
• Whispers of the Wreck
  Whydah Pirate Museum , 674 MA-28 , West Yarmouth
  6:00 pm

Sunday April 26

• 309th Anniversary of the Wreck
  Whydah Pirate Museum , 674 MA-28 , West Yarmouth
  1:00 pm

Monday April 27

• Old King's Highway Historic District Committee Hearing
  Yarmouth Calendar , 1146 Route 28 Lower LevelSouth , Yarmouth
  7:15 pm

Tuesday April 28

• April 28, 2026 Yarmouth Select Board Meeting (Prior to Annual Town Meeting)
  Yarmouth Calendar , 286 Station AvenueSouth , Yarmouth
  5:00 pm
• April 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
  Yarmouth Calendar , 286 Station AvenueSouth , Yarmouth
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Piano Quartets for 5
  Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation , 266 Main Street , Route 6A , Yarmouth Port
  3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public posted a job opening for R 3072 School Counselor - Part Time in Barnstable. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time in Barnstable. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnstable here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Yarmouth

• *** WATCH *** Man in custody after vehicle reportedly takes off from Statie at over 100 MPH… (hyannisnews.com)
• How did a Cuban tree frog become an ambassador on Cape Cod? The story of Onion. (capecodtimes.com)
• Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge in Hyannis (newportdispatch.com)

South Yarmouth

• Dennis town meeting has override votes and waterways fund changes (capecodtimes.com)

Dennis

• The Untold Story of Mobile App Landing Page Template and Why It Matters Now (thedetroitbureau.com)

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Ok Barnstable! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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