Community Alert!


The Barnstable Police Department has recently received another report of patrons at a local bar feeling the effects of possible “date rape drugs”. Although there have been no assaults reported at this time, members of the Barnstable Police Department have been actively investigating these incidents.  As a result of the ongoing investigation, information has been developed that the method of ingestion of these drugs may not just be drinks, it is possible that the substance is being delivered via altered “vape” cartridges.  Based on this new information the Department is urging individuals that are gathering in social settings to not only keep a close watch on their beverages, but to also avoid sharing or using “vape” cartridges from unknown people.  

If you have any information regarding individuals or establishments selling or distributing altered “vape” cartridges please contact Detective Andrew Johnson at johnsona@barnstablepolice.com, Detective Spencer Jackson at jacksons@barnstablepolice.com, or the Barnstable Police Detective Unit at 508-778-3820.

Attention Transfer Station Users

Transfer Station Closed Sunday June 19, 2022

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Sunday June 19, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day.  Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Monday June 20, 2022. For questions, call 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

MassDEP Regulatory Changes to Title V Systems to Reduce Nitrogen to Protect Critical Estuaries


Update: June 1, 2022

View MassDEP letter to all Cape Cod Towns HERE

View MassDEP Regulartory Strategy for Estuaries Impaired  by Nitrogen  Factsheet HERE

Update: June 25, 2019


Proposed Board of Health Policy Change to Lift the Protection of Salt Water Estuaries

Board of Health voted 2-1 not to rescind the Interim Regulation Policy that helps protect our estuaries! Thank you to all the citizens who have faithfully attended every meeting, written letters and spoken at public comment. Your collective efforts were instrumental in swaying the BOH’s vote!

UPDATE: June 21, 2019

Board of Health meeting  Tuesday June 25, 2019, 3pm, Town Hall.

View Agenda  HERE

The Public Hearing remains open for you to voice your concerns on this proposal to rescind this important protection of our estuaries.

If you cannot attend submit comments to Board of Health  HERE

UPDATE: January 22, 2019

At the January 22, 2019 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to Board of Health meeting on June 25, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

UPDATE: November 27, 2018

At the November 27, 2018 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to the meeting on January 22, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

Public Meeting Barnstable Town Hall

Tuesday November 27, 3pm

Agenda Item II-B

View Board of Health Agenda HERE

Submit Comments to Board of Health  HERE

Flyer provided by Barnstable Clean Water Coalition