Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnstable

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How close is Hyannis’s planned homeless shelter to Barnstable students?

Barnstable, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Hyannis’s planned homeless shelter to Barnstable students?
  • Why Barnstable County is watching a cruise-linked Andes virus case
  • See which Barnstable moments made this week’s standout Cape Cod photos

Also on today's calendar: THE COTTAGE on stage at Barnstable Comedy Club and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hyannis homeless shelter relocation raises student safety worries (capecodtimes.com) — Barnstable School Committee members are drafting a formal letter outlining safety concerns about relocating the St. Joseph’s House homeless shelter to 460 West Main Street in Hyannis, just steps from Hyannis West Elementary. While the committee has no permitting authority, members say protecting Barnstable students is their duty and are weighing supervision, security costs, and how to voice concerns without overstepping legal limits.
   

2. Barnstable County Monitoring Andes Virus Investigation Linked to Cruise Travel (capecod.gov) — Barnstable County health officials are closely tracking an Andes virus investigation tied to cruise travel, but report no local cases and a very low risk for Cape residents. They’re urging recent travelers linked to affected areas who develop flu-like symptoms to contact a doctor promptly and share their travel history while they coordinate with state and federal health agencies.
   

3. From Santas on Cape Cod to prom, see the staff photos of the week (capecodtimes.com) — Barnstable readers can glimpse familiar scenes this week, from tulips brightening the park in front of West Parish of Barnstable UCC to Santas and elves gathering at a Hyannis hotel. The photo roundup also captures a Hyannis plane crash response, Cape high school sports, prom arrivals in Brewster, and regional infrastructure work near the Sagamore Bridge.
   

4. Travel From Canada To US, Including Barnstable, Has Fallen More Than Estimated: Study (patch.com) — Canadian visits to Barnstable have dropped by more than half over the past year, one of the steepest declines in New England, according to new University of Toronto research. The study, based on cellphone data, suggests Canadians are taking fewer, shorter U.S. trips overall, raising concerns about lost tourism dollars for Barnstable and other regional destinations.
   

📸 Around Barnstable

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Barnstable

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Barnstable Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

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

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time Seasonal in Barnstable. Apply here.
  • EOS posted a job opening for Seasonal Server in South Yarmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnstable here.

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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnstable

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnstable

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.