HIGH WIND WARNING

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM THURSDAY…

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday, March 7  to 1 AM Thursday, March 8.

* Location…Eastern Massachusetts from Plymouth County to Cape
Cod and the Islands.

* Winds…East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing…Strongest winds Wednesday afternoon and evening.

* Impacts…Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

 

2018 Barnstable Town Council

2018 TOWN COUNCIL
Standing: James Tinsley, Precinct 9; Paul Hebert, Precinct 3; Paul Neary, Precinct 4; Phillip Wallace, Precinct 11; Paula Schnepp, Precinct 12; Matt Levesque, Precinct 10; John Flores, Precinct 1 Seated: Britt Beedenbender, Precinct 6; Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Precinct 7; Council President Eric R. Steinhilber, Precinct 2; Council Vice President James Crocker, Precinct 5; Jennifer Cullum, Precinct 13; Debra Dagwan, Precinct 8

Emergency Shelter Opens Today at 5pm

CLOSED at 4pm Sunday.

The Town of Barsnatble’s Emergency Shelter will be opening at 5pm today Saturday March 3, 2018. The Shelter is located at the Barnstable Intermediate School, 895 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Hyannis. It is a pet friendly shelter.

As the storm continues to pull away from the region, the Barnstable Police have dedicated all resources to addressing the needs of the community. Several roadways have been affected by flooding, tree and limb debris, and severed or low hanging utility wires. The following road closures are in effect during clean-up efforts, and as flood waters subside.
· Rte 6A at the Sandwich Town Line
· Rte. 6A at High St.
· Rte 6A at Millway
· Millway and Commerce Rd.
· Freezer Rd.
· Rte. 6A at Keveney
· Bragg’s Lane
· Main St. Cotuit at Screecham Rd.
· 1029 Ostervile West Barnstable Rd.
· Osterville West Barnstable Rd. from Race Ln. to Rte. 149
· Old Shore Rd. Cotuit
· Flint St. between Rte. 149 and Calvin Hamblin Way
As reported by Eversource earlier today, extra tree and line crews have been dispatched to the most needed areas, and a significant impact on power restoration efforts is anticipated throughout the day.
The Barnstable Police urge all citizens to use caution when utilizing public ways, and to remain a safe distance from flooded areas and downed utility wires.

 

Shellfishing Remains Closed

FROM THE MASSCHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES (DMF): Due to the significant coastal flooding and rainfall associated with the coastal storm that impacted Massachusetts late last week, all Massachusetts shellfish growing areas will continue to remain closed until further notice. DMF is in the process of assessing the impacts of last week’s storm and will provide information as it becomes available.



The Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH until further notice per order of the DMF.