Blizzard Warning

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…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65
mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10
to 18 inches with localized 20 inch amounts possible.

* WHERE…Coastal Essex County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and
Marthas Vineyard.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3
inch per hour snowfall rates at times and significantly impact
the morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also
expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result
in some power outages and tree damage.

Shellfishing Reopens

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UPDATE MARCH 8, 2018

FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES and BARNSTABLE MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS:

Effective sunrise March 9, 2018, according to Marine Fisheries, shellfish areas in the Town of Barnstable will now revert back to their former status prior to the closure on March 1, 2018.

Marine & Environmental Affairs would like to remind all recreational shellfishers that as of March 8, 2018 the recreational harvest of OYSTERS is CLOSED for the season. See Notice HERE

HIGH WIND WARNING

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…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

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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