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Cotuit - Cape CodZip Code – 02633 |
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VILLAGGIO RISTORANTE
Delicious, authentic Italian food, prepared by a chef whose family's culinary history goes back four generations, and served in a charming 18th century Federal style building that is on the National Register of Historic Places: this is one restaurant that Cape Codders and vacationers alike should not miss!
Villaggio Ristorante in Cotuit is Chef Jay Bartolomei's new home for his restaurant, which he originally started in Falmouth in 2005. After successful years on Falmouth's Main Street, and winning New England Cable News TV Diners Gold Plate Award, Chef Jay is now enjoying the ambiance and the history of the Roland Thacher Crocker House on Route 28 in Cotuit.
4631 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit, MA
phone: 508-548-5000
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| Drunk Driver's Erratic Spree Ends in Yarmouth Utility Pole Crash, Cops Say Friday August 07, 2026 |
| SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. ? A West Yarmouth man was arrested Thursday after his pickup truck careened erratically through local streets, nearly colliding with other vehicles and pedestrians before slamming into a utility pole, according to a Yarmouth PD statement.
Yarmouth Police received multiple 911 calls Thursday afternoon reporting a pickup truck weaving through the area of Old Main Street and South Street. Callers said the vehicle could not stay in its lane and came close to striking oncoming cars head-on. The truck continued its dangerous path along South Shore Drive, passing busy beach parking lots and pedestrians on the sidewalks.
Moments later, the truck struck a utility pole on Pine Grove Road, causing heavy front-end damage and cracking the pole so that it leaned precariously. When officers arrived, a bystander was already trying to restrain the driver, who had allegedly attempted to leave the scene on foot.
Police detained the man and noted clear signs of intoxication. Further investigation led to the arrest of Michael Volpe, 47, of West Yarmouth. He was charged with operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and a marked lanes violation. Volpe was arraigned Friday at Barnstable District Court.
Yarmouth Police emphasized their ongoing commitment to roadway safety, stating they will continue aggressive enforcement against impaired drivers and hold offenders accountable.
HN Reminder: The details contained in the above report are based on a Yarmouth PD media statement. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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| Barnstable Kids Day returns August 12 with free family fun at Barnstable High School Friday August 07, 2026 |
| Barnstable Kids Day Returns August 12 with Free Family Fun at Barnstable High School HYANNIS ? Families across Barnstable are invited to celebrate community, public safety, and summer fun during Barnstable Kids Day on Wednesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barnstable High School. Hosted by the Barnstable Police Department and the [?] |
| Half-Naked Man Yanked from Tractor-Trailer Cab in Early-Morning Hyannis Break-In [HN Photos] Thursday August 06, 2026 |
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? [DEVELOPING] ? Just after 3 a.m. Thursday, a driver arriving for work at Sun Island Delivery on Attucks Lane was startled to find a half-naked man inside the cab of his tractor-trailer. He immediately called police.
Barnstable Police officers responding to the scene found the man still inside the truck. Cellphone video (see above screenshots) captured officers physically pulling the suspect ? naked from the waist down ? out of the cab before handcuffing him and placing him in the back of a cruiser while they continued their investigation.
Nearby, officers located a Chevrolet sedan bearing Texas plates along with the man's discarded belongings, including his pants. Preliminary checks revealed the suspect has prior criminal records in both Massachusetts and Florida.
Because of his state of undress, police summoned an ambulance. The man was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. He now faces charges that include breaking and entering a motor vehicle at night, malicious destruction of property, and trespassing.
The investigation remains active. Additional details will be reported as they become available.
The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. [DEVELOPING]
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| Town of Barnstable 10th Annual Unity Day Promo Video Wednesday August 05, 2026 |
| Town of Barnstable 10th Annual Unity Day Promo Video |
| Barnstable Police: North Street and Bassett Lane intersection closed during daytime hours following crash Wednesday August 05, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? Motorists traveling through Barnstable should expect traffic disruptions over the next two days as crews complete repairs following a motor vehicle crash. According to the Barnstable Police Department, the intersection of North Street and Bassett Lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday while repair work is underway. [?] |
| Car strikes building in Barnstable Tuesday August 04, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? A car struck a building in Barnstable sometime after 3 PM Tuesday. The crash happened in the complex at 270 Communications Way. The driver was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Cape Cod Hospital. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. The cause of the crash is under [?] |
| Barnstable Police warn of Fake Federal Arrest Warrants scam Tuesday August 04, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? From Barnstable Police: SCAM ALERT ? FAKE FEDERAL ARREST WARRANTS ? The Barnstable Police Department is warning the public about a new scam involving fake U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrest warrants and fraudulent court documents. Scammers are contacting victims and claiming they missed a court appearance. They send official-looking documents and instruct [?] |
| 2026 Town of Barnstable Lifeguard & EMS Training Event Recap Video Tuesday August 04, 2026 |
| 2026 Town of Barnstable Lifeguard & EMS Training Event Recap Video |
| Just Another Sunday Beatdown on the Hyannis Village Green [HN Photos] Tuesday August 04, 2026 |
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?HyArts? for graffiti aficionados?
ABOVE: Late Sunday afternoon (8/2/26) on the Hyannis Village Green, Barnstable Police and a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance crew rolled up for the latest installment of downtown violence: a woman claiming she'd just been beaten and choked. Lightheaded but still awake, she declined further medical care. Officers then wandered onto the green in search of the other half of the drama, only to hear witnesses insist the alleged victim had started the fight herself. Conflicting stories, no clear resolution ? case remains under investigation, of course.
And just like that, peace returned. Nappers resumed their naps. Graffiti aficionados got back to admiring the local ?art.? Visiting families received a complimentary, front-row lesson in authentic Hyannis culture. Another day, another public scuffle, another shrug. Business as usual on the Village Green.
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| Downed power line closes Center St. in Hyannis, cuts power to 250 Eversource customers Monday August 03, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? A downed power line forced the closure of Center Street in Hyannis shortly after 3:30 PM Monday. The wire apparently broke lose from its insulator causing an outage affecting 250 Eversource customers. Line crews were responding to repair the problem. Barnstable Police were detouring motorists around the scene. |
| HIGH-RISK TAKEDOWN AT WEST YARMOUTH POND: SUSPECT IN WHITE MERCEDES SEIZED AFTER OVERNIGHT BOLO [HN PHOTOS] Monday August 03, 2026 |
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WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS ? [DEVELOPING] ? In a tense, high-risk arrest just before 6 p.m. Sunday, Barnstable and Yarmouth police officers approached a white Mercedes SUV with sidearms and rifles drawn as it sat parked overlooking the water at Sandy Pond.
The vehicle, bearing Massachusetts registration 6PXL64, was the same white Mercedes that had been the focus of a regional BOLO issued the night before. Officers took a man approximately 25 years old into custody while continuing to cover the SUV. Once the vehicle was cautiously cleared, police recovered and secured a holstered semi-automatic handgun.
The registration and description of the SUV directly tied the man arrested Sunday evening to the overnight search. Police across the region had been looking for a white Mercedes with plate 6PXL64 being operated by a 25-year-old local man wanted on a warrant for alleged assault and battery on a pregnant woman in the Town of Barnstable. Authorities believed the man was in possession of a firearm.
The hunt had intensified Saturday evening in downtown Hyannis, where officers briefly focused on a man matching the suspect's description. That individual allegedly tried to evade them on foot after noticing police. When officers caught up, the man explained he had run because he didn't trust law enforcement. After a short conversation, officers determined he was not the person they sought. The actual suspect remained at large until Sunday's takedown at Sandy Pond.
Officials are currently unable to release or confirm additional details related to the domestic-violence investigation under Massachusetts law until after the suspect's arraignment.
This is a developing story. Initial details are based on radio transmissions and information from sources. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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| More HN Photos From the Night Before: Snazzy Shoes; Swatting Call Sunday August 02, 2026 |
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ABOVE: Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Barnstable Police patrolman tried to stop a white sedan with Connecticut plates traveling eastbound on Iyannough Road near the Yarmouth line. The driver eventually pulled into the parking lot of a closed package store and appeared to possibly strike a parking curb. The adult male driver looked unsteady during field sobriety tests and was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. He was reportedly in town for a wedding ? which may explain the snazzy shoes and sleek attire. He remained fully cooperative with officers on scene.
HN Reminder: The initial details contained in the above report are based on radio transmissions and information from police sources. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
ABOVE: Swatting Call
Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Barnstable Police officers responded to Kimber Woods Apartments on Route 132 after an anonymous male caller claimed he was schizophrenic and had possibly just shot his three family members. The apartment listed in the call had a history of domestic incidents. Heavily armed officers approached on foot, already suspecting a hoax but treating the call as genuine. Unable to reconnect with the anonymous number, they reached the current occupants through a legitimate contact in department records. Two residents were called out while officers conducted a quick search of the residence for any signs of a crime scene. It proved to be a hoax ? a classic ?swatting? call.
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| Crash causes vehicle to overturn on Route 6 in Barnstable Saturday August 01, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? A vehicle apparently lost control and overturned before ending up back on its wheels in a ditch on Route 6 in Barnstable. The crash happened eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Two people were evaluated at the scene but declined to go the hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused [?] |
| *** WATCH *** Masked Male with Knife Tussles with Plainclothes Cop, Tries to Flee ? HN Briefly Assists [Body Cam] Saturday August 01, 2026 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? [HN Video Notes] ? As you will see and hear in the following video, shortly before 3 a.m. this morning, a Barnstable Police plainclothes officer encountered three suspicious males dressed in black and wearing masks on Winter Street.
Earlier, a Barnstable Police patrolwoman had been flagged down by a motorist who reported seeing three masked males jump into a downtown wooded area. She investigated but was unable to locate them.
A short time later, around 3 a.m., the plainclothes officer spotted the trio while patrolling downtown. Hyannis News was just around the corner and responded to the scene. Upon exiting the vehicle, HN heard the officer warn one of the males not to touch a knife. As the officer moved to secure the weapon, the male suddenly pulled away and tried to flee. A tussle ensued.
Not wanting to see anyone get hurt (especially since the officer was alone with three suspicious males), HN immediately assisted the officer until the situation was under control. All three individuals were juveniles.
The male who attempted to flee was arrested and transported to Barnstable Police Headquarters on multiple charges, including resisting arrest and providing a false name, according to a source. The other two raised their hands and fully cooperated. Both were taken to the front lobby of the police station to be released to their parents.
In the end, no one was injured. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating. The following HN Video highlights the tense, volatile encounter?
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