# Town Manager Communications to Town Council 11-05-2026

The Town Manager’s communications update to the Barnstable Town Council, dated November 4, 2026, covered FY28 budget planning and capital projects. Departments have received instructions for the FY28 operating and capital budget, and the town is following its budget action calendar. The Town Manager also authorized deficit spending for snow and ice removal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D; the current budget is $975,000, with spending historically ranging from about $600,000 to $4.2 million over the past decade. A May 4, 2027 special election is planned on a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion to pay for bonds supporting the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and sewer expansions. No contract award or procurement vote was reported.

DPW provided construction updates on sewer and water infrastructure, including the Finney’s Lane sewer expansion, anticipated to start January 4, 2027, and serve 550 parcels across 53 roads with about eight miles of sewer. The Straightway Water Treatment Facility project is being constructed by Daniel O’Connell’s Sons; foundation work and winterization are underway, with replacement well drilling anticipated to begin in November. Updates also covered ongoing sewer work, the CWMP five-year adaptive management plan, and the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project. The transcript names contractors but provides no contract values or new vendor selections.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Town Manager Communications to Town Council 11-05-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkG4H7tiyTU) - Barnstable Government Access