PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Barnstable Police are aware of the ongoing issue regarding the door-to-door magazine sales people. They have been walking neighborhoods in our town attempting to sell various types of magazines. The Police have received multiple calls reporting these individuals. They are unlicensed and are not allowed to be conducting their business in our town at this time. They have made contact with many of these individuals and advised them of the proper permits for door-to-door sales. If you encounter any of these individuals, do not give them access to money or any other means of payment.

Please contact the Barnstable Police Department on the non-emergency line 508-775-0387 #2 to talk to a dispatcher.

The Town of Barnstable Health Division will hold its second flu clinic for Town of Barnstable residents only on Wednesday October 11th. The clinic will be held at the St. George Green Orthodox Church, Route 28 in Centerville and will be drive thru only. The cost is $3 per person. For more information you can contact the Health Division at 508-862-4644.

Route 28 Road Closure starting Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – Friday, October 13, 2023.

Paving will be completed from 7 am-5 pm each day. Eastbound traffic will be detoured onto Quinaquisset Avenue to Orchard Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured onto Asher’s Path to Meetinghouse Road.

Please refer to the map below for route!

On October 4th at 2:20 p.m, FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will test its nationwide Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The purpose is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about national emergencies.

The Emergency Alert System test will be sent to radios and television. The Wireless Emergency Alerts test will send a message to all cell phones that reads: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”

More Information HERE