Month: March 2017

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings April

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday April 3, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday April 6, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 6, 7pm, Town Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday April 12, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday April 18, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday April 20, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday April 23, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday April 27, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 27, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water District’s Proposed Solar Farm

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Contract for Proposed Leased Project Solar 1 & Solar 2 awarded to Borrega Solar by the Cotuit Prudential Committee dated September 29, 2016.

Information to be Submitted to MassDEP for Proposed Wind and Solar Energy Projects on Lands Owned or Controlled By Public Water Systems for Drinking Water Purposes See Guideline Bureau of Resource Protection Drinking Water Program BRP 2011-1

National Heritage of Endangered Species Response_16-36131

National Resource Inventory of 2 Leased Parcels

Cotuit Water District Well Distribution System Map 2010

ATTENTION ALL COTUIT RESIDENTS

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PROPOSED SOLAR PROJECT NOTIFICATION UPDATE

There is an Electric Generating Solar project being proposed by the Cotuit Fire District & Cotuit Water Commissioners on 30+ acres of forested District land. 

Having received so many inquiries on where the public may give comment on this significant project, the next public meeting of the Cotuit Water Commissioners is Wednesday March 15, 6pm at Freedom Hall, Main Street, Cotuit. See agenda HERE.

On February 13, 2017, with no public comment, the Barnstable Planning Board unanimously voted to approve TC Agenda # 2017-051. See MAP.  This necessary zoning change would add two parcels of land owned by the Cotuit Fire District. 1.) Map 023, Lot 023: 56.5 acres and 2.) Map 038, Lot 004 158.42 acres  to the “Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District”.  Final approval for the zoning change is required by the Barnstable Town Council (2/3 vote or 9 of 13) at a Public Hearing on March 23, 2017,  7 pm Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis.  If you can not attend and wish to comment submit it HERE.

The significant impact of this proposed project will require clear cutting of approximately 30 acres of old growth forest. The location surrounds, borders and is down gradient to zones of contributions of Cotuit Water Supply Wells. Prior to securing required permits, the company contracted to permit, design and construct the facilities, Borrego Solar, was found to be prematurely initiating road clearing, ground testing and marking outside of the proposed location.  The company has issued a letter of “apology” view HERE. Updated Letter of Apology view HERE.

Existing Conditions MAP

solar-aerial

Project Overview including Maps

 Natural Resource Inventory of 30 Acres Sampson’s Mill Road by GZA Environmental 10/06 & 11/23/16

 RED KNOT Assessment GZA GeoEnvironmental 10/06/16 

 NORTHERN LONG EARED BAT Assessment by GZA 10/06/16

NEWS RELEASES 

Barnstable Patriot 12/16/16 Cotuit Water District floats solar proposal

Cotuit Santuit Civic Association 3/10/17  Direct Mailer on Solar Farms Proposal

Cape Cod Times 3/10/17 Article , 3/16/17 Article

Cape Cod Broadcasting 3/16/17 Cotuit Residents Blast Planned Solar Project

Cape Cod Times 3/16/17 Article

 Barnstable Land Trust Opposes Solar Installation on Cotuit Water District Land 3/20/17

 Cape Cod Times My View Brendan Annett, Conservative on Water 3/22/17

Cape Cod Times 3/23/17 Article

BLT’s Executive Director Janet Milkman 3/23/17 Listen

Cape Cod Times 3/24/17 Post Meeting Article
Cape Cod Broadcasting Post Meeting Article

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Paul Moro, Floral Bounty by the Bay, Dennis, MA, 1936, oil on board, 24 x 36 inches
THE CAHOON MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 
RE-OPENING MARCH 15
 
Paul Moro: A Painter’s Journey
March 15 – April 30, 2017
 
Opening Reception – Saturday, March 18 from 4:30 to 6:00pm 
The Cahoon Museum of American art presents Paul Moro: A Painter’s Journey. This landmark exhibition is a retrospective of artist Paul Moro (1886-1953), whose oil paintings showcase a masterful vision of Cape Cod in the early twentieth century. Cape Cod was an important influence and inspiration to Moro and where he created some of his most memorable works. This exhibit is the most comprehensive and scholarly survey of the expansive body of work Moro created and presents 85 original paintings, which have never before been exhibited on Cape Cod and rarely shown elsewhere, installed in 5 galleries of the Museum. The exhibition opens to the public on Wednesday, March 15 and continues through Sunday, April 30.
Three related programs are planned in conjunction with Paul Moro: A Painter’s Journey. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise specified.
  • Sunday, March 19, 1:00pm – Gallery Talk “A Painter’s Life: Paul Moro” with Valerie Ann Leeds, PhD.  Join independent curator, scholar, and art historian, Valerie Ann Leeds, as she conducts a tour of the Paul Moro exhibit and explores Moro’s colorful life and creative legacy.
  • Friday, April 7, 11:00am – Lecture “Conversation on Conservation” with Christina Zuccari of Moro Studio Inc. Paul Moro’s granddaughter, Christina Zuccari, discusses her family’s multi-generational involvement in art conservation and describes various materials, treatments, and techniques for the proper care and conservation of works of art.
  • Friday April 21, 4:30 – 6:30pm – Talk & Tasting with John F. Carafoli.   John Carafoli, author of Great Italian American Food in New England, shares his insights into Italian enclaves and the evolution of Italian-American cuisine. Carafoli’s illustrated travelogue, highlighting the Cape’s Italian communities and cuisine, is followed by a book signing and a savoring of some delectable Italian food and wine prepared by an acclaimed local chef. $25/$20 members. RSVP required.
Sponsorship of Paul Moro: A Painter’s Journey was provided by a Trustee of the Cahoon Museum of American Art.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
Admission: $10 general, $8 seniors and students, and free for museum members and children under 12.
Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth Road (Rte 28), Cotuit, MA 02635
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1853, Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-7581  www.cahoonmuseum.org
email: news@cahoonmuseum.org
Hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm & Sun 1-4pm
Admission: General $10; Seniors & Students $8
Free for Members and Children under 12