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A fire at Captain Scott's Seafood Restaurant at 71 Tupper Road in Sandwich early Sunday morning Chief John Burke said a call to report white smoke coming from the back of the building came in at 5:27 a.m and firefighters began arriving to the scene two minutes later They found fire in the back of the building and the basement A working fire assignment was requested to bring in resources from Bourne Fire Department The building was empty at the time of the fire Burke said the cause is not believed to be suspicious Crews backed out of the building when they noticed the floor on the first floor become unsteady A second alarm fire assignment was then requested to bring in more help from Joint Base Fire Department Sandwich firefighters noticed the natural gas regulator for the building had burned off Burke noted that National Grid then had to come to shut the gas off underground A third alarm was requested to bring in units from Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire and Onset Fire District followed by a fourth alarm around 11:30 a.m to bring in resources from Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire again and Hyannis Fire Department The fire was extinguished with the help of an excavator to peel apart the building provided by Pastore Excavation Providence Canteen provided drinks and coffee to firefighters The State Fire Marshal’s Special Operations Rehab Truck was also on hand to support firefighter rehab One firefighter was treated and released on scene for heat exhaustion Burke estimated that damages could be $1 million or more The State Fire Marshal will investigate the cause with Sandwich fire investigators According to the website Captain Scott's has been at its Tupper Road location for over 50 years the Gossios family took over the fried seafood restaurant and "immediately began the transformation into a restaurant that only uses the freshest seafood available," reads the site The property is owned by V & G Realty Trust Zane Razzaq writes about housing and real estate. Reach her at zrazzaq@capecodonline.com. Follow her on X @zanerazz This wooded residential lot in Marstons Mills offers the best of both worlds for your Cape Cod dream home oak and pine trees near Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf and town owned recreation/open space Choose which mature trees to keep for beauty and natural screening/privacy Another bonus is the proximity to Hyannis shopping and restaurants (5 miles) and quick access to Route 6 (1.5 miles) for easy on and off-Cape travel the Town of Barnstable offers numerous north and south side saltwater and freshwater beaches that are sure to please Discussion about what happens next with the former Marstons Mills Elementary School property will be taken up by the Barnstable Town Council on Thursday The design concepts that will be highlighted were developed using public input shared last year at public workshops and collected via an online crowdsource map that asked participants to vote on a list of proposed uses or share new ideas for uses "The three concepts to be considered are: a public recreation-only plan a plan that mixes recreation amenities with townhouse-style housing and a plan that mixes recreation amenities with single-family homes," according to the Planning and Development office Each concept also examined other considerations The recreation-only plan calls for developing a full-sized soccer field Under the recreation and townhouse plan five cottages and around 150 parking spaces The recreation and single-family concept envisions an open field along with six single family housing units Town planners have been considering ideas for reusing the property for the last couple of years, after it was determined the K-5 school building — constructed in 1957 — could not feasibly be repurposed and was torn down in August of 2023 The building was among three village schools closed in 2009 as part of a money-saving district restructuring plan that consolidated education into larger the school department formally declared the school surplus and its ownership reverted to the town and has been maintained since under the town administration Town leaders have been committed to creating a plan for the site's reuse in collaboration with the village respect the history and character of the village center and incorporate sustainable development principals," according to the town website Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed design concepts is invited to do so at the start of Thursday's Town Council meeting Heather McCarron writes about climate change, environment, energy, science and the natural world, in addition to news and features in Barnstable and Brewster. Reach her at hmccarron@capecodonline.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.      Could removal be in the cards for the Mill Pond dam in Marstons Mills The state is funding a preliminary design study to help the town determine the answer The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced that the dam, near the junction of routes 149 and 28 on the Marstons Mills River is one of eight across the state for which officials are weighing the risks and benefits of removal Barnstable is getting a $50,000 share of a total $400,000 allocation for the purpose from the Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration Amber Unruh, the senior project manager for special projects at the Barnstable Department of Public Works said the grant will provide the technical support "to complete a study that will inform ongoing decision making about the long-term fate of the dam." The dam is acknowledged to be a municipal asset and an important habitat, including for bridle shiner, a fish listed in Massachusetts as a species of special concern and the removal of 2,500 kg of nitrogen from the Marstons Mills River annually," Unruh said The state lists Mill Pond Dam's condition as "fair," but its hazard potential as "significant," meaning that, while there are no existing safety deficiencies at this time, failure would result in environmental damage, economic loss, and disruption of lifeline facilities. According to the National Inventory of Dams The state agency asserts that removing the dam "would improve water quality and restore habitats for migratory and cold-water species" and would also "enhance flood resilience for nearby infrastructure and homes." Unruh said the town is trying to improve water quality at Mill Pond by dredging about 30,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment as well as improve fish passage for river herring that pass through on their way to spawn in Middle Pond A 2017 study by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology said dredging the pond should lead to removing more nitrogen that accumulates in the Three Bays headwaters. This alternative is identified as a non-traditional solution for nitrogen management in Barnstable’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan The town inspects the dam regularly to ensure it complies with standards set out by the Massachusetts Dam Safety Office A 2020 inspection found the overall condition of the dam to be fair but also revealed that the dam had significant vegetation and that the fish ladder needs significant repairs "All recommended remedial actions of the inspections were for the fish ladder, which included replacement of the fish ladder entrance and repair of the fish ladder steps and pools," Unruh said. "In order to address the fish ladder deficiencies, the town partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve fish passage into Mill Pond." Experts say the existing fish ladder should be replaced by a larger one to meet modern fish passage standards They also found that fast-flowing water within the culvert under Route 149 and Route 28 "creates a velocity barrier for small and medium sized river herring." a number of alternatives to improve fish passage within the culverts have been studied but removing the dam has not been examined Additional study is needed to determine what effect the removal would have on the fish run nearby infrastructure and water quality and habitat of Mill Pond and Price Cove Officials would want to take into account how neighbors and the public feel about it Mill Pond was created in the early 18th century when villagers dammed the Marstons Mills River to run a gristmill The pond has since been kept in place for recreation and for its aesthetic attributes and pond habitat On its website, the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition says the pond "is filthy and its waters are impaired." Over time black sediments in a geologic kitchen sink that is filled to overflowing with nitrogen and phosphorus." These contaminants flow down river, the organization states, "heavily" contributing to excess nitrogen into the Three Bays estuary, which the Association to Preserve Cape Cod has tagged among the most severely impaired embayments on Cape coalition volunteers have seen a drop in the annual herring count conducted near the culvert on the south end of the pond The organization says that "herring are like canaries in a coal mine; their presence or lack thereof could keenly indicate trouble within the watershed." Unruh said the state has already pre-selected vendors to work on the dam removal study assessment of sediment quantity in the impoundment identification of the benefits and impacts The study is expected to be complete by June 30 town staff will provide comprehensive updates to Town Council and the public," Unruh said Heather McCarron writes about climate change in addition to news and features in Barnstable and Brewster A woman was found unconscious Tuesday evening after crashing her car into a tree in Marstons Mills, according to the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department Around 5 p.m. on March 4, the fire department and Barnstable Police Department answered a call from a bystander about the crash on Joe Thompson Road near Old Stage Road according to the fire department's statement Firefighters provided life-saving medical treatment on the woman, before taking her to Cape Cod Hospital Police and first responders were unable to determine the woman's age and could not provide additional information Desiree Nikfardjam is a reporter covering breaking and trending news. She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. You can reach her at DNikfardjam@gannett.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription.  Here are our subscription plans. A 34-year-old man accused of shooting a high-powered air gun at tree workers in Barnstable was arrested on the morning of New Year's Eve Kyle Stacey, of Marstons Mills, pleaded not guilty at his Thursday afternoon arraignment at Barnstable District Court He faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Stacey is being held pending a dangerousness hearing Barnstable police said they received a call reporting a bullet hole in a home's window in the area of Tanbark Road in Marstons Mills on Tuesday morning the department received another call reporting a person shooting what appeared to be a rifle at tree workers on Tanbark Road and Barnstable Police Detective Unit also responded to the scene Police said Stacey initially refused to leave the house but eventually cooperated and was taken into custody they found "a quantity of .30 caliber projectiles including a Vulcan 3 .30 caliber air gun with an attached scope." Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.       A school bus carrying 25 students hit a utility pole this morning near Ebenezer Road and Lumbert Mill Road in Marstons Mills, according to Centerville-Osterville-Marstons-Mills Fire Department There were no injuries reported by the fire department Just before 8 a.m., fire and rescue responded to the scene and reported the utility pole had fallen down and the school bus was damaged, according to the press release. The students were taken to Barnstable United Elementary School by a replacement bus Eversource was contacted and Barnstable Police Department is investigating the cause of the incident Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.  Barnstable is preparing to issue requests for proposals for two notable town-owned properties: the Conant Meetinghouse Farm in West Barnstable and the Cape Cod Airfield in Marstons Mills with the potential for long-term stewardship licenses lasting up to 10 years "These two properties have come up in their cycle for RFP and new agreements," town Director of Asset Management David Anthony said He noted the typical term allowed by statute is up to three years but that can be extended with majority approval from the Town Council The current fixed base operators of the historic airfield at 1000 Race Lane according to a memo provided to the Town Council Anthony explained that "this longer contract allows for a broader range of creative proposals and provides a sense of stability to potential tenants" for both properties "We typically do a five-year term with a renewal option of another five years after review," Anthony said Council members unanimously supported the plan for both properties recognizing the need for long-term stewardship while balancing the interests of conservation community engagement and historic preservation Town officials anticipate that the present stewards of the two properties will submit renewal plans who manages the airfield and is also a pilot in an email on Thursday confirmed that is the plan for the operation "We have been here for 20 years and plan to be here for the future," he wrote While there are already stewards in place, Anthony noted that the town is obligated by state procurement law "to go through and do this with blinders on and as publicly as possible so that if anybody had an idea and could come in and meet the goals of the RFP they could submit a proposal which would be evaluated." “We’ve been very fortunate to have good partners in this over the past 10 to 15 years I fully anticipate that they will bid gain but with the open process we need to encourage that kind of competition," he said The present airfield operator offers biplane rides giving passengers an old-fashioned aerial experience while viewing Cape Cod from above. They also have aerial billboard and custom banner advertising through New England Aerial Ads, and host Skydive the Mills featuring aircraft such as the Waco YMF-5 biplane The airfield encompasses 84 acres within the 217-acre Danforth Recreation Area the land is subject to the Cape Cod Open Space Acquisition Act and in addition to the historic airfield facilities features trails and a critical habitat for endangered plant species The RFP for the airfield will prioritize preserving the property’s natural resources including working with the town and the state to protect and preserve three endangered plant species found on the property Anthony noted that by partnering with the private fixed base operator the town avoids more than $50,000 annually for maintenance within the 86 acres of the airfield and the cost of insurance — the operator is required to provide full aviation insurance at their expense and name the town as an additional insured the operator pays the town a monthly fee to operate at the site and the town stands to collect more than $20,000 annually at 2135 Meetinghouse Way in West Barnstable comprises 22.76 acres and includes the former Fred Conant Nursery as well as the 18th century Paine Black House Acquired in 2000 under the Cape Cod Land Bank Act the property is designated for conservation it's been managed by the non-profit Meetinghouse Farm which manages community gardens on the property and maintaining the open spaces and walking trails Anthony emphasized that the future use of the Paine Black House on the property could be incorporated into the new agreement for stewardship but at this time it's not ready for any public use Efforts to stabilize its foundation are ongoing with additional funding required to finish the restoration before it can be fully utilized and the stewardship of the Meetinghouse Farm group has been tremendous in terms of what they’ve done to take care of it and also expand its uses," said Councilor Paula Schnepp Anthony said having the site managed by the non-profit organization which also provides full insurance coverage with the town as an additional insured saves the town $30,000 in maintenance costs The RFPs are expected to be issued in the next 30 days Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. A 39-year-old Marstons Mills woman is facing charges stemming from an encounter involving a rubber gun and a pair of golfers at the Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds golf course in Marstons Mills on Wednesday, according to Barnstable police The woman was scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Friday on two counts of assault by means of a dangerous weapon (firearm) police responded to a report of a woman waving a pistol at two young men playing golf at the course on Route 149 "The victims told responding officers that as they were playing their round of golf a woman appeared from the wood line yelling at them to stay out of her yard," police said in a statement issued Thursday The golfers told police that when they responded that they were not in the woman's yard she began waving and pointing what appeared to be a black pistol at them which bounds the southern side of the golf course An investigation led police to the woman's home Police said she exited the house without incident A subsequent search of her home turned up two rubber guns and a replica pistol magazine the woman was released on personal recognizance pending her arraignment Heather McCarron can be reached at hmccarron@capecodonline.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. BARNSTABLE (WBSM) — Barnstable Police arrested a Marstons Mills woman Wednesday for allegedly waving what turned out to be a rubber gun at two golfers on November 27 to a report of a woman waving a pistol at two young men playing golf at the Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds in Marstons Mills “The victims told responding officers that as they were playing their round of golf a woman appeared from the wood line yelling at them to stay out of her yard,” police said “When the golfers responded that they were not in her yard she presented what appeared to be a black pistol waving and pointing it at them," police said "The golfers immediately reported the incident and responding officers shut down a portion of Race Lane while a search for the suspect was conducted.” The woman was identified through investigation as Chrystal Lawson Officers surrounded her residence and had her exit the home without incident and a search of her home turned up two rubber guns and a replica pistol magazine Lawson was charged with two counts of assault by means of a dangerous weapon (firearm) She was released on personal recognizance and will be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Friday Barnstable Police arrested Chrystal Lawson of Marstons Mills Wednesday for allegedly waving what turned out to be a rubber gun at two golfers.\nRead More BARNSTABLE (WBSM) — Barnstable Police arrested a Marstons Mills woman Wednesday for allegedly waving what turned out to be a rubber gun at two golfers SIMILAR home currently under construction by Premium Contractors Group 3 1/2 bath Nantucket style Gambrel offering privacy and elegance located on the highly coveted Baxter Neck Rd The floor plan is open and well thought out creating ease of entertaining with an effortless flow from indoor to outdoor living The first floor Primary en-suite offers a well appointed bathroom with a large tiled shower stand alone tub and a separate water closet There is plenty of room for guests and family on the second floor with a second primary en-suite 2 large bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom and a large recreation area perfect for a home gym This home offers a laundry room on each floor 3 car garage and a yard with plenty of room for a pool and pool house which can be easily added by the builder This home offers easy access to all major routes for commuting exploring other parts of Cape Cod or getting to the several beaches you will have access to The walk out unfinished basement and high ceilings can be finished off with a golf simulator There is still time to choose your own finishes to make this exquisite home yours Please note photos are of a similar home recently completed by builders Buyers and buyer’s agents to verify all information A woman was struck by a car at the Barnstable transfer station Wednesday morning The woman had serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a MedFlight helicopter at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. From there she was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons-Mills Fire Department responded to the incident just before 10 a.m. Jan. 29 at the transfer station at 45 Flint Street in Marstons Mills The woman was removing trash from her car when the vehicle hit her, according to Lieutenant Jason Davern. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating the incident This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.