Month: June 2019

MEETING TODAY at 3pm

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Proposed Board of Health Policy Change to Lift the Protection of Salt Water Estuaries

UPDATE:  June 25, 2019 

Board of Health voted 2-1 not to rescind the Interim Regulation Policy that helps protect our estuaries! Thank you to all the citizens who have faithfully attended every meeting, written letters and spoken at public comment. Your collective efforts were instrumental in swaying the BOH’s vote!

UPDATE: June 21, 2019

Board of Health meeting  Tuesday June 25, 2019, 3pm, Town Hall.

View Agenda  HERE

The Public Hearing remains open for you to voice your concerns on this proposal to rescind this important protection of our estuaries.

If you cannot attend submit comments to Board of Health  HERE

UPDATE: January 22, 2019

At the January 22, 2019 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to Board of Health meeting on June 25, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

UPDATE: November 27, 2018

At the November 27, 2018 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to the meeting on January 22, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

Public Meeting Barnstable Town Hall

Tuesday November 27, 3pm

Agenda Item II-B

View Board of Health Agenda HERE

Submit Comments to Board of Health  HERE

Flyer provided by Barnstable Clean Water Coalition

Ropes Beach Stormwater Project

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More information on the Three Bays stormwater project page: www.apcc.org/threebays which has project info including summary factsheet and link to the Cotuit stormwater walking tour at top right

UPDATE June 21, 2019: Received from Town of Barnstable

Regarding the Ropes Beach Storm Water project, we are directing the contractor that they need to demobilize and have the site cleaned up, secured and left in an acceptable condition by June 28, 2019. It does not appear the project will be complete by this time, so it is likely that work will continue in the fall.
UPDATE June 19, 2019: Received from April Wobst, APCC

“For those down there this week you’ll have noted that there has been no active construction happening the last few days. We’ve had a slower than expected start to installation in part due to weather including the heavy rain last week and rain this week, but also as the contractor and engineer have needed to work out a revised plan for installation of the new pre-cast concrete trench pieces in tandem with replacement of the existing retaining wall that abuts the new structure. The town and APCC have been coordinating with the team on this closely. We are working to have these details sorted out quickly but the original plan for installation needed to be revised after installation of first two pieces last week. I’ll let you know when I get an update on expected date for active work to pick up again but we hope it to be in short order to keep us on track for quick completion limiting impact on parking and access during this busy time of year”

 


 Barnstable was awarded additional funding this spring to allow for the complete construction of a gravel wetland at Ropes beach. It will run along the wall at the front of the parking. Parking spaces along the wall will be retained and just pushed back slightly to allow for the new system. The two parking spaces wrapped around the end of the monument will be removed to ensure proper width to maintain clear access into the Mosquito Yacht Club.
Once complete the system will be below ground and flush to the parking lot surface with a grate covering the plants and soil installed in the trench allowing cars to still pull up relatively close toward the wall as seen on the design plans. People will be able to walk directly on/over the system and the wall to get to the beach. The plants unlike in the example photo (below) will be recessed and below the grate as shown in the design plan. Improvements will be made to the existing dirt path using a series of shallow, long steps to access the water both for drainage and to prevent erosion/gullying.  This may require some adjustment to get used to but ultimately should improve access. The proposed and approved work for a second system at the end of the wall near the large tree as you travel past the parking along Old Shore Road is not being constructed at this time.
Recognizing that work at this site at this time of year will result in some limitations on access and parking, the contractor, Sumco, will do their best to complete the work quickly to minimize these impacts. A larger area will be fenced off only for a short period during active construction. Your understanding and patience during this brief period and support for the project overall is appreciated as it will ultimately help improve the water quality in the bays removing nutrients (nitrogen) and bacteria currently washing into the bay causing beach and shellfish closures.
At present the plan is for initial site set up the week of May 13 with some materials to be delivered and set up on site. Two small holes are planned to be dug start of next week. These will be along the wall in two parking spots and will require temporarily blocking off parking for that morning/day of the work. These will be filled with gravel when complete to allow the reopening of parking access and for people to safely park on until further work gets underway. Work to install the new steps in place of the dirt path is anticipated to begin next week. It is anticipated there will be about a one week period for digging out and installing the new system along the wall. During this time a larger area between the monument and wall including that portion of parking will be fenced off both for public safety and to provide the construction crew and equipment space to work. The goal is to complete this work after Memorial Day to minimize impact of the holiday weekend but timing is not guaranteed as it will depend upon the delivery date of specialized pre-cast materials. The area for installation of this underground gravel wetland runs from the end of the wall near the Mosquito Yacht Club to the first bend in the wall, thus temporarily affecting the parking spaces in that area. The additional spots further down along the wall and road will be open to use and access to Old Shore Road and the boat launch will not be impeded. The road will remain open throughout the project. Final work, including some repaving and planting, will follow but the target finish date is mid-to late June. Actual dates and construction may vary as materials and approvals for work are pending.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact April Wobst, project manager from Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) (508)619-3185, awobst@apcc.org or Dr. Dale Saad, (508)790-6400 Special Project Manager from Barnstable Department of Public Works.

Verify Voter Status

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TOWN CLERK PRESS RELEASE : June 20, 2019

Today, Barnstable Town Clerk, Ann Quirk conducted a mass inactivation of 7,894 voters.  Each year the Municipal Census is conducted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws in every city and town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  By responding to the Census, the Town Clerk’s office is able to keep voter history and voting addresses up to date.  However, voters are made “inactive” if their annual census is not received or if they have moved and have not notified the municipality.  Residents of the Town of Barnstable are encouraged to take a moment to call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-862-4044 to verify their voter status.

Re-Election 2019

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Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Town Councilor

Seeking final 4yr term for Precinct 7 seat on the Barnstable Town Council.

First elected to the Council in 2011 for 2yr term. ReElected 2013 for 2yr term (terms adjusted to reflect changes in Census data) ReElected 2015 for 4yr term.

Remember you must be a registered voter of the Town of Barnstable to vote in the fall election. October 16, 2019 is last day to register to vote. Register to Vote HERE

2019 Election Calendar HERE

VOTE Tuesday NOVEMBER 5

7am-8pm

FREEDOM HALL

976 Main Street, Cotuit

Some Accomplishments as your Town Councilor

  • Formed Informational website http://www.BarnstablePrecinct7.com to keep citizens duly informed and updated on Town of Barnstable government business, Cotuit Fire District and local events
  • Developed & Implemented Online Public Comment Submittal Form for Meetings accessible on Town Council Website
  • Instituted Monthly meetings held on 2nd Wednesday 3-5pm, Cotuit Library
  • Reports at Monthly Meetings of the Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association
  • Concerns of Cotuit Annual Tour w/ Chief of Police & Department Heads
  • Served one year as Town Council Vice President
  • Served three years as Town Council President
  • Formed Town Manager Search Committee – Procured Collins Center to assist in search
  • Hired Town Manager
  • Formed Roads Committee – New Legislation for Private Roads repaired w/ public monies
  • Formed Homelessness Committee
  • Formed Committee to Analyze the Impact of Illegal Drugs on the Barnstable Community
  • Formed Charter Review Committee- No Preliminary Town Election, Collector Appointed, and Charter Objection Clarification
  • Formed Water Resource Advisory Committee – Assisted TOB with the 208 planning for Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
  • Formed Asset Management Committee – Assists Town Manager in management and disposal of Town owned assets
  • Chair of the Appointments Committee – Interviews Volunteers to serve on the 40+ Boards, Committees & Commssions
  • Member of Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee & Asset Management Committee
  • Liaison to Historical Commission, Land Acquisition & Preservation & Mid-Cape Cultural Council

I look forward to continuing service as your Barnstable Town Council Precinct 7 Representative, Thank you!

 

 

CELEBRATE FLAG DAY

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June 14 is Flag Day, an annual observance of the Second Continental Congress’ official adoption of the stars and stripes June 14, 1777. At the time, they “resolved that the flag of the 13 United States” be represented by 13 alternating red and white stripes and the union by 13 white stars in a blue field, “representing a new constellation.”

 

  • Bernard J. Cigrand is considered the father of Flag Day. In 1885, as a young teacher at a high school in Waubeka, Wisconsin, Cigrand put a small flag on his desk and told his students to write essays about it. He fought for the rest of his life to formally establish the holiday, according to the National Flag Day Foundation.
  • The flag has been changed 27 times. The final star, for Hawaii, was added in 1960.
  • The first time the flag was flown after being adopted was on Aug. 3, 1777 in Rome, New York.
  • The flag’s colors have become significant over time. The white is for purity, the red is for valor and the blue is for justice, according to usflag.org.
  • President George Washington described the design like this: “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.”
  • The first flag was probably created by Francis Hopkinson, who signed the Declaration of Independence. He requested “a quarter cask of the public wine” as payment for his design. He was rejected.
  • Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag according to a pattern, which was likely Hopkinson’s. Legend has it she changed the six-point stars he’d drawn to five-point ones because they were easier to stitch.
  • Sea captain William Driver gave the flag its “Old Glory” nickname in 1831, according to usacitylink.com.
  • The current design of the U.S. flag was created by Robert G. Heft, who made the pattern for a high school project. He earned a B- at first, but when the government chose it, his teacher raised the grade to an A.
  • There are six American flags on the moon. Five are standing, and Neil Armstrong’s fell over!

Cotuit Kettleers Baseball 2019

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Photo by Rick Heath, 2010

The Cape Cod Baseball League is the premier amateur baseball league in the nation since 1885 and 2019 marks the 134th season.  Join the Cotuit Kettleers Home Opener as they host the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox at Elizabeth Lowell Park, 10 Lowell Ave., Cotuit, 5pm, Monday June 10. Parking Information HERE

View Cotuit Kettleers HomePage  HERE

View 2019 Schedule HERE

June 6, 1944

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On June 6, 1944 and during the long summer that followed, men from all over the world came to fight in Normandy to defeat Nazism and re-establish freedom. Normandy will bear the scars of this moment in history for ever and every year we remember and pay tribute to the veterans from America, Britain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Norway, Poland and Australia, along with their brothers in arms, those many heroes who lost their lives here during that summer of 1944.

The memory lives on! 6th June 2019 marks the start of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty and reconciliation.

View Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) Library & Museum website HERE

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings June 2019

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

 

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Wednesday  June 5, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday June 6, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled

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

Cotuit Fire Commission Meeting – Tuesday June 11, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday June 12, 3pm, Cotuit Library

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

Town Council Homelessness Committee – Tuesday June 18, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commission Meeting – Wednesday June 19, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 20, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission Meeting – Monday June 24, 11:30am, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday June 24, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive