Village of BournePopulation: ~2,500ZIP: 02559
Pocasset
A residential village on the western shore of Bourne — bordering the Cape Cod Canal and offering quiet waterfront living on Buzzards Bay.
DID YOU KNOW
Pocasset has its own fire district — the Pocasset Fire District — with an independent elected prudential committee that gives residents direct control over fire and water budgets.
Bourne voters at Open Town Meeting make decisions on town-wide budgets, but Pocasset residents also vote separately at their fire district annual meeting.
Overview
Pocasset is a residential village on the western shore of Bourne along Buzzards Bay. The village has its own fire district and a quiet, suburban character. Shore Road through Pocasset offers scenic views of the bay.
Pocasset is a residential village on the south shore of Bourne along Buzzards Bay. The village features Barlows Landing Beach, a peaceful swimming spot with calm waters and scenic views. The Pocasset River and surrounding conservation areas offer walking trails, birding, and a quiet natural setting just minutes from the village center. The Pocasset Golf Club provides a scenic 9-hole course popular with casual golfers. Pocasset has a strong community identity, with active neighborhood associations and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Your Elected Officials
| OFFICE |
NAME |
DISTRICT |
| State Senator |
Julian Cyr (D) |
Cape and Islands |
| State Senator |
Dylan Fernandes (D) |
Plymouth and Barnstable |
| State Representative |
Steven Xiarhos (R) |
5th Barnstable — Precincts 1-3, 5A, 7 |
| State Representative |
David Vieira (R) |
3rd Barnstable — Precincts 4-6 |
Your state legislators represent this community on Beacon Hill. Check which precinct you are in at sec.state.ma.us to confirm your exact representatives.
Key Locations
Monument Beach Fire Station
Bourne Bridge
Aptucxet Trading Post
Local Favorites & Useful Spots
Barlows Landing Beach
A peaceful Buzzards Bay beach in Pocasset with calm water and scenic views. Less crowded than Monument Beach, making it a favorite for locals. Resident sticker required.
Pocasset River Conservation Area
Walking trails through marshland and woods along the Pocasset River. Good birding and a quiet, natural setting just minutes from the village center.
Pocasset Golf Club
A scenic 9-hole public golf course. Affordable greens fees and a relaxed atmosphere make it a popular spot for casual golfers.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (nearby)
A short drive to Buzzards Bay to visit the campus of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, home of the training ship T.S. Kennedy. Open house events held periodically.
🏥 Nearest Medical Care
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham — 15 min off-Cape
24/7 Emergency Dept. Closest hospital to Bourne.
(508) 295-0880
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis — 25 min drive
Full-service hospital, Level III Trauma Center.
(508) 771-1800
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