# Conservation Commission 10-27-2026

The Barnstable Conservation Commission held a public hearing on October 27, 2026. Its main item was the Town of Barnstable’s Long Pond Outlet fish-passage improvement project at the Centerville River. The proposal includes a concrete weir with removable flashboards, bank stabilization, and downstream river stone to improve flow management and fish passage. Commissioners unanimously approved the project, with conditions including compliance with Department of Marine Fisheries’ seasonal work restrictions, submission of a contractor-prepared dewatering protocol for staff review before the preconstruction meeting, provision of the DMF fishway construction permit and any revised plans, and documentation of volunteer and, if available, automated herring counts. The discussion noted possible future channel work, but no budget, contract award, vendor selection, or procurement action was identified.

The Commission also approved a revised plan for a private property’s patio, stairs, wall, and deck modifications, with annual mitigation reporting for three years, and approved additional listed matters by roll-call vote. No specific dollar amounts or purchasing decisions were discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Conservation Commission 10-27-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP9ZyOuiL2s) - Barnstable Government Access