Patuisset Beach Closed; Four-Way Stop Coming to Barlows Landing Road June 29
DATELINE: BOURNE
Patuisset Beach is temporarily closed to swimmers and water-goers, the town announced, while drivers should prepare for a new four-way stop at Barlows Landing Road and Shore Road taking effect Sunday.
TOWN HALL
The town posted three News Flash items in this cycle. Most immediately affecting residents: Patuisset Beach is closed for swimming and all water activities until further notice. No cause was specified in the announcement; residents should check the town's alert system before heading out.
Starting Monday, June 29, the intersection of Barlows Landing Road and Shore Road will convert to a four-way stop. Drivers who regularly use that crossing should plan accordingly this weekend.
The town is also accepting Letters of Interest to fill the vacant position of Town Meeting Moderator, with a deadline of July 9, 2026. Anyone interested in serving in that appointed role should submit materials to the town ahead of that cutoff.
Additionally, the town's Community Needs Assessment Survey for residents aged 60 and older remains open through July 1. Seniors who have not yet responded have just a few days left to weigh in.
COMING UP
- **Monday, June 29:** Select Board meets jointly with County Commissioners; Finance Committee meets virtually. - **Tuesday, June 30:** South Side Fire Station Building Committee meets; Recreation Committee meets; Bourne Commission on Disabilities meets; Select Board meets. - **Wednesday, July 1:** Bourne Public Schools School Committee Retreat and Meeting, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. - **Tuesday, July 7:** District Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee meets via Google Meet, 3:45–4:45 p.m. - **Wednesday, July 8:** Bourne PTA Meeting at BMS Media Center, 6:30–7:30 p.m. - **Letters of Interest for Town Meeting Moderator due July 9.** - **Community Needs Assessment Survey (ages 60+) closes July 1.**
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
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