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Update: Rip current statement affecting Barnstable County until Wednesday evening
An updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:39 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Barnstable County. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
Country Star Matt Stell Will Perform At Barnstable County Fair
The Barnstable County Fair will open on Monday, July 22, and run through July 28 at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in Falmouth. In addition to agricultural attractions and midway rides and games, the fair will feature nightly performances on the main stage—all free with the price of admission to the fair.
Barnstable County home listings price lower in June. See current median price here
The median home in Barnstable County listed for $999,000 in June, down 0.1% from the previous month's $999,688, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 6.3% from $939,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Update: High surf advisory issued for 4 Massachusetts counties until Thursday evening – breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet foreseen
The National Weather Service issued an updated high surf advisory at 2:51 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 8 p.m. for Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service says, "Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone." "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized...
Brockton's CFO named finalist for Barnstable County administrator
BROCKTON — Brockton's chief financial officer, Troy Clarkson, is a finalist for a new job as administrator of Barnstable County. For nearly a year, Clarkson has been centerstage as Brockton wrestles with a budget crisis. The revelation last August that Brockton Public Schools had spent at least $14.4M more than budgeted has state...
Farmers Market Coupons Available
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. are again distributing farmers markets coupons for individuals who are 60 years of age or older and low income (such as individuals who qualify for programs such as Food Stamps, Mass Health fuel assistance) for the purchase of produce at local farmer’s markets in Barnstable County.
Weather alert for fog in 6 Massachusetts counties until early Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 4:27 p.m. for fog until Monday at 5 a.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "The very humid conditions continue overnight, and will lead to more areas of fog. Patchy...
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