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There are several theories regarding the planting of this magnificent English Weeping Beech tree. The most plausible one is based on historical fact:?
Most people believe that the American Revolution started with “the shot heard round the world” in Concord. 1775.
In fact, the seeds of the Revolution were sown 14 years earlier by a fiery West Barnstable patriot named James Otis. As a representative of Massachusetts to the provincial General Court in 1761, Otis proposed a meeting of representatives of all the Colonies. This led to the assembly of The Stamp Act Congress of 1765 which eliminated the taxes on stamps and other goods. John Adams credited Otis with igniting “… the spark by which the child Independence was born.” Three years later, the British retaliated with the Townshend Act which would tax many goods shipped in from England that America needed but had little of.
Once again, James Otis spoke up: “Let Great Britain rescind her measures, or the colonies are lost forever.” Within a year, he was attacked by British revenue officers and sustained a head wound that “… caused him to lose his mind.” This was an obvious message to the upstarts of Barnstable.
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| Barnstable Police investigating violent assault, stabbing in Hyannis Saturday August 16, 2025 |
| HYANNIS ? Barnstable Police are investigating a violent assault and a stabbing. Police were called to Main Street in the area of Pearl Street about 1 AM. A victim was found who appeared to have been seriously assaulted. A short time later Cape Cod Hospital notified Barnstable Police a person had arrived there with what [?]
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| HYANNIS HORROR SHOW: LIFE-THREATENING STABBING, BRUTAL KNOCKOUT, AND BLOODY LACERATIONS ROCK DOWNTOWN AREA [HN VIDEO] Saturday August 16, 2025 |
| HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? [HN VIDEO NOTES] ? Chaos erupted in downtown Hyannis early this morning as Barnstable Police and State Police descended on Main Street to investigate a series of violent incidents, including a life-threatening stabbing, a brutal knockout assault, and a separate altercation leaving at least one person bloodied with lacerations.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., Barnstable Police Department patrol officers responded to the vicinity of the Blue Moon restaurant and bar on Main Street after reports of an unconscious assault victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man knocked out cold on the sidewalk. Hyannis Fire Department Rescue was immediately dispatched to provide medical assistance.
As officers were investigating the brutal sidewalk assault, a second emergency unfolded at Cape Cod Hospital. A man arrived at the emergency room with a severe, life-threatening stab wound to his lower abdomen, possibly involving his intestines, according to sources. The stabbing is believed to have occurred on the same sidewalk near where the unconscious victim was found, though it remains unclear whether the two incidents are connected. Sources indicate the stabbing victim managed to walk away from the scene, get into a vehicle, and drive himself to the hospital despite losing a significant amount of blood. His condition was so critical that it was uncertain whether he would survive. He was rushed into emergency surgery at Cape Cod Hospital. A Medflight airlift occurred later that morning from Hyannis, but it's unknown if it was for this victim.
Given the severity of the stabbing and the uncertainty surrounding the victim's survival, Barnstable Police detectives and detectives attached to the Massachusetts State Police CPAC unit were called in to investigate. State Police crime scene evidence technicians also responded to collect evidence and document the scene. At one point, a Barnstable Police K9 unit was deployed to search for additional evidence in the area.
Simultaneously, another violent incident unfolded nearby at the Hyannis Village Green bandstand, possibly involving homeless individuals. A witness reported to Hyannis News that a ?madman? was instigating fistfights, escalating tensions in the area. The same individual allegedly grabbed the witness's phone and smashed it on the ground, shattering the screen. At least one person was left beaten and bloodied, with an ambulance dispatched to treat a man suffering from lacerations.
These incidents remain under active investigation, with no further details available at the time of this report. Hyannis News will provide official updates as they become available. The accompanying HN video includes stills, video footage, and Barnstable Police Department radio transmissions related to the chaotic events in downtown Hyannis early this morning.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
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| LISTEN: Barnstable County considers luxury real estate transfer fee ? Sunday Journal Friday August 15, 2025 |
| capecodcom · Barnstable County floats real estate transfer fee to tackle affordable housing crisis BARNSTABLE ? Barnstable County's Assembly of Delegates is considering a transfer fee for luxury real estate sales to help fund solutions to the affordable housing crisis declared by Cape Cod's county government. Deputy Speaker Dan Gessen says it's in its earliest [?]
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| Dennis Police investigate shooting after man arrives at Cape Cod Hospital with gunshot wound [HN photos] Friday August 15, 2025 |
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DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? An active investigation is underway in Dennis following a shooting incident that led to a male arriving at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025. The Dennis Police Department responded to initial reports of a loud bang and a male seen hopping on one leg in the vicinity of Buncey's Pizza & Sports Cafe on Route 134, according to sources. Authorities later learned of the gunshot victim at CCH, and while not yet officially confirmed, the two incidents appear to be connected.
Police swiftly launched investigations at both the hospital and the area outside Buncey's. A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit assisted at both locations to process evidence. During the overnight hours of Wednesday into Thursday, a sedan parked near Buncey's was towed to Dennis Police Headquarters, according to police radio transmissions.
On Thursday, August 13, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a significant development occurred when a SWAT team, alongside Dennis and Harwich police officers, conducted a traffic stop on Great Western Road. A suspect believed to be connected to the shooting was reportedly taken into custody and transported to Dennis Police Headquarters. Great Western Road was temporarily closed as officers secured the scene.
The investigation continued into the early evening, with Dennis Police detectives and a specialized K9 unit, including K9 Nemo and his handler, Barnstable County Sheriff Deputy Nick Fitzpatrick, searching for ballistic evidence along the wood line across from Buncey's Pizza & Sports Cafe (see above HN photos). The search, which focused on detecting gunpowder and firearm related evidence, extended past sunset.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Dennis Police are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and further details will be released as they become available.
Hyannis News will provide official DPD updates as the investigation progresses.
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| SWAT called to Dennis for alleged shooting suspect Thursday August 14, 2025 |
| DENNIS ? Shortly after 5:00 PM today, the Dennis Police Department, with assistance from the Harwich Police Department and the Barnstable County Regional SWAT Team, arrested an individual who was allegedly involved in a shooting incident. A portion of Great Western Road near Depot Street was temporarily closed during the initial traffic stop. A short [?]
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| Barnstable and Nantucket Public School Districts receive funding for literacy instruction Thursday August 14, 2025 |
| BARNSTABLE/NANTUCKET ? State officials recently announced the award of $3.3 million in literacy grants for 25 school districts and collaboratives through the Partnership for Reading Success ? Massachusetts (PRISM) III. The funds will help school districts improve their English language arts and literacy instruction for grades 4-12 through the purchase of high quality instruction materials. [?]
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| Usage of Cape Cod AquiFund is spiking due to wastewater upgrades Thursday August 14, 2025 |
| BARNSTABLE ? Barnstable County officials say there has been a drastic increase in financial need from Cape Cod homeowners who are working to comply with new Massachusetts Title 5 regulations. County officials are linking the increase in loan needs with various towns mandating sewer connections as part of their comprehensive wastewater management plans. After the [?]
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| Man charged with drunk driving after explosive rollover crash in Hyannis [HN photos] Wednesday August 13, 2025 |
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ABOVE: One of the damaged backyard fences that the suspect allegedly vandalized while attempting to flee?
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? [HN PHOTO NOTES] ? A dramatic rollover crash in Hyannis left a trail of destruction and led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man on charges of drunk driving and other offenses, according to Barnstable Police.
At approximately 11:26 p.m. on Tuesday, Barnstable Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at 720 Pitchers Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pickup truck flipped onto its roof after crashing through a fence, downing a large tree limb, and colliding with vehicles parked outside Sea Meadow Village apartments. Witnesses described the impact as sounding ?like a bomb exploding,? with one resident noting damage to his relatively new Ford Bronco.
The driver, later identified as Jacob Carlson, 18, of Harwich, had fled the scene before police arrived, sources say. During the investigation, a Barnstable Police lieutenant spotted Carlson attempting to escape through a nearby backyard, where he was seen breaking apart a fence. Following a brief scuffle, Carlson was apprehended.
Police noted a strong odor of alcohol emanating from Carlson. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital in a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. After receiving medical care, Carlson was taken to Barnstable Police Headquarters for booking.
Carlson faces charges of Operating Under the Influence (Liquor), Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash with Property Damage, Vandalism to a fence, and additional motor vehicle offenses. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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| Naked woman in mental health crisis flees with infant, sparking massive search in Centerville? [HN photos] Wednesday August 13, 2025 |
| ABOVE: Barnstable Police Detective Nicholas Atcheson gently holds an infant just safely recovered from a young mother suffering a mental health crisis last evening?
CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS ? A frantic search unfolded in Centerville last night after a 19-year-old woman, experiencing a severe mental health crisis, fled a residence on foot with her infant child. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when Barnstable Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of the woman suffering some sort of mental breakdown, yelling and throwing objects at her parents' residence. According to initial reports, the woman, described as Hispanic and not wearing pants, ran into nearby woods carrying her infant. The Barnstable Police immediately deployed a K9 unit and additional patrol officers to the scene. State troopers joined the effort, establishing a perimeter, while a state police helicopter took off from Plymouth and was circling overhead in a matter of minutes. A regional search and rescue tech team was requested to begin staging at the Centerville Shopping Plaza. K9 units from surrounding towns were also requested to the scene. Barnstable Police detectives also began assisting in the urgent operation. A breakthrough in the search quickly came when an alert motorist reported spotting a naked woman carrying a baby along Route 28, near the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department. The entire search, which gripped everyone with concern, lasted approximately 45 minutes.
Officers quickly located the woman and her child at the entrance to the Holly Hill Apartments on Route 28. A Barnstable Police detective gently took the infant into his arms, while other officers provided the mother with something to cover herself. The infant, who appeared unharmed, was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. The mother, under a mental health section order, was also taken to the hospital for treatment. The baby's grandparents reportedly headed to Cape Cod Hospital to be with the child. The swift response by law enforcement and the vigilance of a concerned citizen ensured the safe recovery of both mother and child, bringing relief to a tense situation. Further details regarding the incident have not been released, but thanks to an abundance of concern from extraordinary people, including the rapid deployment of first responders, a family is now in a much safer position?
? one where they will hopefully find ongoing support during this challenging time.
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| Multi-Agency Response Quickly Locates Missing Person and Infant Wednesday August 13, 2025 |
| CENTERVILLE ? From Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire (C-O-MM): On Tuesday evening, August 12th, at approximately 2018hrs. the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (C.O.MM) received a call for a mental health evaluation on Fox Hill Road in Centerville. Upon arrival, no patient was located. At 9:04 PM, Barnstable Police then requested technical rescue assistance for a missing person [?]
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| One injured in traffic crash on Route 28 by Cape Cod Mall Tuesday August 12, 2025 |
| HYANNIS ? Shortly after 8 AM Tuesday, two vehicles collided on Route 28 near the rear entrance to the Cape Cod Mall. The collision involved a Ford Mustang and a Toyota Camry. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Two others were treated and released at the scene. Barnstable Police are [?]
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