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Centerville

State of Play:

Centerville has the most complete residential development of Barnstable’s villages, with some 9,800 year-round residents and 5,600 homes.

The one and a half-mile stretch of Main Street and Old Stage Road features 1800’s sea captains’ homes which are listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Also on the national register is the 1871 Craigville Tabernacle, located in Craigville Village along with the Craigville Conference Center.

Where is the Centerville Public Library located?

The Centerville Public Library is located at 585 Main Street. The phone number is 508.790.6220.

Where is Centerville's fire station located?

The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire-Rescue Department is located at 1875 Falmouth Road. Its non-emergency phone number is 508.790.2375. 

What elementary school serves Centerville residents?

The Centerville Elementary School is located at 658 Bay Lane. Its phone number is 508-790-9890.

Are there playgrounds or similar facilities in Centerville?

Centerville Playground and Field are located at 524 Main Street in Centerville. Park amenities include benches and play components.

Where are the beaches in Centerville?

Centerville has one public beach: Craigville Beach, at 997 Craigville Beach Road, facing Nantucket Sound. Phone: 508-790-9888.

Barnstable residents also have access to Covell’s Beach, at 857 Craigville Beach Road, also facing the sound. Phone: 508-790-9887.

Town residents also have access to a freshwater beach, Lake Wequaquet Beach, at 460 Shootflying Hill Road. Phone: 508-362-5953.

Town councilors

  • Eric R. Steinhilber (Precinct 2)
    • 508-862-4738
    • ERSteinhilber@gmail.com
  • Nikolas Atsalis (Precinct 4)
    • 508-360-8996
    • precinct4nja@gmail.com
  • Paul Neary (Precinct 6)
    • 508-775-1303
    • NearyPrecinct6@gmail.com

Centerville comprehensive plan (2005)

Watershed report: Centerville River (2016)

Centerville Civic Association

Centerville Historical Museum

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