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| Rick Brigham: Tomorrow's Critical Voter Meeting on Contested Hyannis Shelter Move to West Main Street [HN Video] Monday October 26, 2026 |
| Hyannis News caught up with longtime shelter worker and community advocate Rick Brigham, who has an important announcement for residents concerned about homelessness in Hyannis?particularly the contested proposal to relocate the St. Joseph's House overnight shelter from downtown (77 Winter Street) to 460 West Main Street.
Opponents of the move, including Brigham (who worked at the shelter for 27 years), argue the West Main Street site is a poor fit for everyone involved. They note its proximity to several schools, including Hyannis West Elementary roughly 150 yards away, and its location directly across the street from Steve & Sue's Par-Tee Freeze and mini golf?a popular family destination during the warmer months.
The Tuesday evening meeting of the voters will address specific concerns about the proposed relocation as well as broader solutions for local homelessness. In this video, Brigham urges the public to attend tomorrow's meeting: Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School.
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| Barnstable Police issue warning about MyChart scam emails Monday October 26, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is warning residents about suspicious emails claiming that MyChart users are eligible to receive a FREE first aid medical kit. These emails may be phishing attempts designed to steal your personal information. Scammers may use the MyChart name and branding to make the offer appear legitimate. Be [?] |
| One person taken to hospital after traffic crash sends one car into tree in Hyannis Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Hyannis. The collision happened on Lincoln Road at Falmouth Road (Route 28). According to reports, two vehicles collided with one then striking a tree. Two other people were treated and released at the scene. Barnstable Police are investigating the collision. |
| Pedestrian struck by car on Route 132 in Hyannis Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| HYANNIS ? A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis about 10:45 AM Saturday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Enterprise Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and Barnstable Police are investigating the incident. Traffic delays were likely [?] |
| Young Motorcyclist Airlifted After Found Unconscious Near Parker River Bridge in West Yarmouth [HN Video] Saturday October 24, 2026 |
| WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS ? Police and firefighters rushed to the area of the Parker River Bridge on a report of a motorcyclist down, finding an unconscious adult male ? possibly in his early to mid 20s ? lying on the pavement. A motorcycle was located in nearby bushes.
A Yarmouth Fire Department ambulance transported the patient to Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, where a helicopter airlifted him to an off-Cape trauma hospital, possibly in Rhode Island, according to radio transmissions.
At the scene, a Yarmouth Police sergeant called for an accident reconstruction team and requested a department detective respond. A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit also arrived to take photographs.
The area of the crash is currently under road construction. The Yarmouth Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
The following Hyannis News video highlights the crash scene and airlift?
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| Fallen tree brings down power lines closing Old Barnstable and cutting power in Mashpee Thursday October 22, 2026 |
| MASHPEE ? A fallen tree brought down live wires on Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee late Thursday morning. The incident closed the road from Route 151 to Leather Leaf Lane and knocked out power to 85 Eversource customers. Crews were working to restore service. Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026. Any unauthorized use not permitted. All [?] |
| Man Allegedly Armed, Threatening Suicide by Cop, Surrenders Peacefully in Marstons Mills Thursday October 22, 2026 |
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MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Barnstable Police surrounded a Marstons Mills residence Wednesday evening after a daughter reported that her parents were arguing and that her father was still inside, allegedly armed with a firearm and possibly threatening suicide by cop. The situation ended without injury when officers contacted the man by phone and he surrendered cooperatively.
Shortly before 7 p.m. on Oct. 21, multiple Barnstable squad cars rushed to the address on Old Post Road following a 911 call from the daughter, according to police radio transmissions. The mother and daughter managed to leave the home safely and met officers at a secure nearby location. The caller told police her father remained inside, armed, and that there was a possible suicide-by-cop threat.
Officers noted a slight language barrier at times during the call. A Barnstable officer fluent in Portuguese eventually responded to assist.
A computer check revealed the man held an active License to Carry Firearms and had one firearm registered to him.
A stretch of Old Post Road was shut down as multiple officers?some carrying patrol rifles?surrounded the residence and covered it from all angles.
Minutes into the response, an officer covering one corner of the house radioed that he could see the man inside in the dining room area. Dispatchers obtained a phone number and contacted him directly. Personnel were able to convince the distraught man to come outside and surrender. He was described as cooperative while being placed in handcuffs.
As a precaution, an ambulance and crew from the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department evaluated the mother and daughter. The father was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for a mental health evaluation, with police following the ambulance.
At the scene, the Portuguese-speaking patrolman assisted with the investigation. A language translation line was requested to be made available at HQ as one of the victims was possibly looking into obtaining a restraining order. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Because of Massachusetts law governing domestic incidents, police are not yet able to say whether anyone will face criminal charges.
The situation was under control by the time of this report. A police commander thanked officers working nearby road construction details for helping emergency vehicles reach the scene without major delays.
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| Long Island man arraigned and held on $10,000 bail on charges of targeting and capturing a great white shark on the shores of Cape Cod Wednesday October 21, 2026 |
| BARNSTABLE ? From the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that 30-year-old, Christopher Stefanou of New York, was arraigned on October 21, 2026, in the Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in cruelty to animals. A Barnstable County Grand Jury returned indictments against Christopher Stefanou [?] |
| Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 10-20-2026 Wednesday October 21, 2026 |
| Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 10-20-2026 |
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