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Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 07-21-2026
Wednesday July 22, 2026
Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board 07-21-2026
See ?City Monster? at the Cape Cod Art Center Summer Nationals exhibit now through August 14, 2026
Wednesday July 22, 2026
Looks like there will be some rain coming to the Cape this week ? why not take in some art when you're not at the beach?   There's lots to see at the Cape Cod Art Center in Barnstable, and if you're on the Cape full-time or just for the summer, the Center offers some great classes for all ages.   This juried exhibit, which runs until August 14, 2026, has some great work from artist on the Cape and beyond, and I'm honored to be included.   City Monster, watercolor + ink   As a newly minted juried member of the Cape Cod Art Center, I'm glad they chose this piece to include in their juried summer nationals exhibit. I went through the review process earlier this spring and will post about that sometime soon.   The Cape Cod Art Center   8430 Main Street, Barnstable, MA   Open 9am-4pm   Monday through Friday        
ICE Holds ?Criminal Illegal Alien? in Federal Custody Pending Removal Proceedings; 2022 Rape Allegations Did Not Advance Past Probable Cause Hearing [LATEST UPDATE!]
Wednesday July 22, 2026
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? Altiman Peterkin, a Jamaican national arrested by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations during a targeted operation in Hyannis, remains in federal custody at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility as removal proceedings continue, according to ICE New England after an information request by Hyannis News. In a July 20 response to Hyannis News, ICE confirmed Peterkin was arrested on June 25, 2026 ? earlier than the agency's initial July 15 public statement. The agency described him as a ?criminal illegal alien? with a history that includes arrests for rape, assault and battery of a family or household member, and threatening to commit murder. ICE stated he will stay in custody ?pending removal proceedings.? ?Our message is clear: if you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you, arrest you, and you will never return,? ICE New England said in its statement. ?Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States.? Court Records Show Mixed Outcomes Court documents obtained by Hyannis News from filings in Orleans District Court provide additional context on Peterkin's prior legal matters. On March 30, 2022, criminal complaints were issued against Peterkin for three counts of rape (G.L. c. 265, § 22B) and one count of assault and battery on a family or household member (G.L. c. 265, § 13M(a)). The alleged offenses were dated September 25, 2021. The case had been transferred from Barnstable District Court to Orleans District Court. A probable cause hearing was held on October 21, 2022. According to court notes, witnesses including a Barnstable police officer testified, and exhibits (including photographs) were entered. The court's final notation states: ?NO PC found after hearing.? Peterkin does have a prior conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member, consistent with ICE's description of his criminal history. Between 2022 and 2025, Peterkin was named as the defendant in four small claims actions. No details on the outcomes of those cases were immediately available in the reviewed records. (Note: As of this reporting, Hyannis News has not located court records related to the ?threats to commit a crime? and ?threatening to commit murder? charges referenced in ICE's initial statement.) Housing Dispute at Stevens Street Address Around the time of the ICE enforcement action and public announcement, court and public records show activity at Peterkin's reported address ? Village Marketplace Condominiums, 185 Stevens Street, Unit 2D, Hyannis. On July 10, 2026, the landlord issued a ?Notice to Pay Rent or Quit,? demanding $4,988.50 in past-due rent and late fees for the period of May through July 2026. The notice stated there was ?no agreement between you and the landlord to live in or rent the home? (likely directed at a second occupant of the premises, not Peterkin?) and warned of possible eviction proceedings if the amount was not paid by July 29. On July 15, a tow notice was affixed to a black BMW parked at the address. Court documents indicate the vehicle belongs to a second individual living at the unit. That individual later filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, citing alleged threats to leave the premises, a warning sticker on the car, and statements about changing locks and posting ?no trespassing? signs. On July 16, 2026, Altiman Peterkin is named as filing a civil action in court as ?plaintiff,? alleging ?Landlord Interference with Quiet Enjoyment? under G.L. c. 186, § 14. Local Reaction Individuals who know Peterkin told Hyannis News they were shocked by the arrest and ICE's characterization of him as a dangerous criminal illegal immigrant. They expressed difficulty reconciling the agency's description with the man they know.   (Note: According to one friend, Peterkin may have previously held a valid green card that was not renewed in recent years. This information has not been confirmed by ICE.) Peterkin is presumed innocent of any charges unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The three rape allegations from 2021 did not result in a finding of probable cause and did not proceed further in the criminal justice system (according to court documents on record). However, Peterkin does have a prior conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member, consistent with ICE's description of his criminal history. ICE has made clear it intends to pursue removal. Peterkin remains in custody at Plymouth County Correctional Facility while those proceedings continue. Hyannis News will continue to monitor the case and any further developments in both federal immigration proceedings and local court matters. For reference, the following is the text of the ICE media statement provided on July 15, 2026 (prior to the above Hyannis News updates): ?ICE: Dangerous criminal alien arrested in Hyannis ICE Boston arrested Altiman Peterkin, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, during targeted operations in Hyannis, Mass. Peterkin's criminal history includes conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member. He has been arraigned for three counts of rape, assault and battery of a family or household member, threats to commit a crime, and threatening to commit murder. Thanks to ERO Boston, another dangerous criminal alien is off the streets of our communities.? P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Neil Hefti? [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! 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High Surf Advisory 6 AM Wednesday through 8 PM Thursday
Tuesday July 21, 2026
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 249 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ?HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY? * WHAT?Large breaking waves of 4 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE?Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, [?]
Vehicle strikes Centerville liquor store
Tuesday July 21, 2026
CENTERVILLE ? A car reportedly struck the Cape Cod Package Store at 1495 Falmouth Road (Route 28) Monday evening. According to reports, the vehicle left the scene but was located a short time later. The damage to the building was not believed to be structural. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident.
Tech rescue team activated for missing person search in Orleans
Monday July 20, 2026
ORLEANS ? The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activated shortly before 9:30 AM Monday for a missing person search. An elderly man who reportedly suffers from dementia was reported missing. A staging area was set up at the St. Joan of Arc Church on Canal Road. CWN has reached out to Orleans officials for [?]
HYANNIS SHOCKER: Knife-Wielding Woman Smashes Car Windows in Bar Parking Lot Rampage ? Cops Nab Her in Tears!
Monday July 20, 2026
              HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? A quiet night outside a popular Hyannis watering hole turned into a scene of shattered glass and chaos just after midnight Monday when a 24-year-old local woman allegedly went on a knife-wielding rampage in the back parking lot of the Quarterdeck Lounge. Barnstable police were called to 247 Iyannough Road around 12:30 a.m. after a man reported that a woman had just smashed every window out of his vehicle using a knife. Officers arrived within seconds and quickly took Aaliyah Smith, 24, of Hyannis, into custody. HN Photos from the scene show Smith appearing highly distraught and crying as she was detained. Other HN photos show a black sedan with its windows completely destroyed. A Hyannis Fire Department ambulance was called to evaluate a cut on Smith's hand. She was then placed in leg shackles with her wrist handcuffed to a gurney before being transported under arrest to Cape Cod Hospital. A Barnstable police officer followed the ambulance to keep watch during her treatment. Investigators recovered a knife from a red 2024 Nissan Altima parked at the scene. A plainclothes officer placed the alleged knife used in the crime into an evidence bag. The Altima, which was ticketed and towed for illegally parking in a handicapped spot, is registered to a 31-year-old man with 18 entries on his adult record, including gun charges. The registered owner was not taken into custody. A vehicle parked directly next to the Altima is the one which had all of its windows on both the driver's and passenger sides smashed out. A Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit responded to document the knife and the broken glass. Two victims ? a man and a woman ? were seen on scene explaining the alarming events to investigating officers. Smith now faces charges of malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct. HN Reminder: These are initial details based on police radio transmissions and information from police sources. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is brought to you by The Rolling Stones? [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]  
HN Overnight Photos: ?A Dry, Well-Lighted Place?
Sunday July 19, 2026
?The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.? ~ Earnest Hemingway   ABOVE: Members of Hyannis's homeless community take refuge during a night of heavy, intermittent downpours.   ABOVE: Barnstable police officers arrest a 32-year-old man on default warrants out of Worcester. At around 2:30 a.m. this morning, BPD patrol officers were dispatched to a Hyannis apartment building after a resident reported a man loitering on the property. Officers made contact with the man and ran his information through their system. It turned out he was wanted out of Worcester District Court on two default warrants: one for aggravated assault and A& B with a dangerous weapon, and another for breaking and entering into a boat. The man was mostly cooperative with the officers, except when he became concerned about his bags sitting on the wet ground. Officers quickly finished frisking him and placed his bags in the back of one of their patrol cars to keep them dry. As he was being placed into a cruiser, the man said to HN, ?God bless.? HN replied, ?God bless you as well.?   ABOVE: Despite the earlier intermittent downpours, Boston Medflight completed a medevac transfer from Cape Cod Gateway Airport early this morning, assisted by a Hyannis Fire Department ambulance crew. Medevac flights operate out of Cape Cod Gateway Airport 24/7. They typically transport trauma patients from motor vehicle crashes to off-Cape hospitals and also move patients to and from Cape Cod Hospital for a wide range of medical emergencies.   ABOVE: During a downtown Hyannis traffic stop this weekend, Barnstable Police arrested a young man on an outstanding arrest warrant from the Boston area for assault and battery.     ABOVE: Several days ago in the early morning hours, a Hyannis firefighter spotted a young woman lying in distress in the parking lot of a downtown car dealership. She appeared to be in pain and possibly suffering from a leg injury. A Hyannis Fire Department ambulance crew, along with Barnstable police officers, responded and carefully assisted her onto a stretcher before transporting her to Cape Cod Hospital's emergency room.         ABOVE: During a traffic stop in Hyannis early Saturday morning at around 2:00 a.m., Barnstable Police officers spoke with Clesha Philips, 32, currently residing in South Dennis. Officers grew concerned after noticing a puppy inside the unregistered vehicle being driven by Philips. Philips, who is currently on probation and prohibited from possessing dogs following prior animal cruelty convictions, told officers the puppy belonged to someone else. Hyannis News called 911 minutes prior to report the situation and has video of an apparent disturbance that occurred shortly before the traffic stop. This is a developing story and remains under investigation. Stay tuned? P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Chet Baker? [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   HN Reminder: All defendants are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.  
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