The Barnstable Patriot

3 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Heather McCarron

A Land Court judge ruled that a Barnstable zoning board must reconsider its denial of a drive-thru permit for a proposed Wendy's restaurant. The Zoning Board approved the permit 'under protest,' citing concerns about traffic and the restaurant's proximity to a high school. The developer, Arista Hyannis, LLC, is now suing the board for contempt, arguing that it violated the court order by continuing to cite traffic concerns.

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | James Powel

Saturday will be the final day for 27 "underperforming" Kohl's locations. The company, which announced the closures in January, lists March 29 as the closing date on the stores' webpages. The closures come as a part of a transformation that includes C-suite changes, cutting 10% of its corporate workforce and ending Amazon returns in some stores. The company, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is also set to close an e-commerce fulfillment center in San Bernardino, California in May.

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Zane Razzaq

The Cape Cod Commission is holding two public meetings as it reviews the 2018 Regional Policy Plan, a periodically updated document that presents regional planning policies and objectives that guide development and protect the Cape's natural resources. Attendees will learn more about the process and can offer their insights to help ensure the document continues to address the region's challenges and priorities, according to the Cape Cod Commission website.

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Rachael Devaney

About three dozen families protested in support of the Centerville Public Library's former Youth Services Director, Megan McClelland. The library has not given a reason publicly for McClelland's termination, calling it a private matter. Parents at the protest praised McClelland's dedication and positive impact on their children.

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Zane Razzaq

HYANNIS − Construction is underway to transform the former 7-Eleven at 210 North St. into 18 new one-bedroom apartments. On a recent weekday, workers using a mini-excavator dug a new foundation from inside the skeleton of the old convenience store. The project could become one of the first four-story buildings in the area, following zoning changes that were approved in 2023.