Month: February 2021

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings March 2021

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee- Monday March 1, 2021 6pm Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – March 2, 2021 4pm  Remote 

Town Council Meeting – Thursday March 4, 7pm, REMOTE

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Tuesday March 9, 5:30pm Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday March 9, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday March 10, Remote: Email Jessica: Precinct7@comcast.net

Cotuit Water Commission – Thursday March 11, 5:45pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – March 12, 4pm, Remote 

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday March 15, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission – Monday March 15, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Monday March 15, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday March 16, 4:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday March 18, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – March 22, 6pm  Remote 

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday March 24, 5:45pm, Remote

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday March 24, 5:30pm, Remote Cancelled

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – March 25, 6pm  Remote 

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday March 29, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee- March  Remote TBD

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Town Council Homelessness Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive  

 

 

Traffic Detour Notice

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MassDOT Railroad construction

Orange diamond shaped road work sign

Route 28 near Yarmouth/Hyannis Town Line

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division will be conducting road work in Hyannis near the Yarmouth Town Line 

 Project location: Route 28 at the Railroad crossing near Willow Street/Yarmouth Road, Hyannis

Description of Work: Railroad track installation and utility relocation of multiple utilities that cross under the tracks on Route 28

 Estimated Start Date of Work: March 1, 2021 at 7:00am

 Hours of Operation:  24 hours a day; 7 days a week

 Description of Traffic Management:  A section of Route 28 will be closed between the Airport rotary and Yarmouth Road/Willow Street. Closure controlled by Police Details

 Detour:   Vehicles travelling west on Route 28 from Yarmouth to Hyannis will be required to travel north or south on Yarmouth Road/Willow Street. Vehicles traveling east on Route 28 from the Airport Rotary will be required to follow detour signs south on Barnstable Road back to Route 28 via East Main Street. 

Estimated Duration of Work: March 1, 2021 through March 21, 2021 weather permitting

 Please direct questions or concerns to the District 5 Construction Office at 508-884-4281 or Dial 511 for real time conditions

 

PLEASE NOTE ***Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency situation.

 



Route 28 at the train tracks will be closed 24/7 for 3 weeks beginning on Monday, March 1st. Please seek alternate routes to avoid the area as much as possible.

Cotuit Prudential & Appointed Cotuit School Committee Meets Today

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Cotuit Fire District Prudential Committee

Appointed Cotuit School Committee

Thursday February 25, 3pm, REMOTE

Executive Session Only

View Agenda HERE

Link: Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 892 0161 0267 Passcode: 627127

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Proposed Private Pier on Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda Wednesday

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2/24/21: At the March 10, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting the applicant will be asking to withdraw 2020-042.

Update: The Agenda Item was introduced, public comment accepted and the Applicant requested continuance to March 10, 2021.

On Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 7pm, the application for a Proposed Private Pier at 33 Oyster Place, Cotuit will be before the Zoning Board of Appeals.   This item was continued from the January 27, 2021 ZBA meeting without testimony.

The meeting will broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18.

Zoom for Public Comment: https://zoom.us/j/93652779183

View Agenda HERE

View Meeting Materials HERE

View Applicant’s presentation before Conservation Commission Meeting of January 19, 2021 HERE (Begin at 1:21:00 on Recording)and View Applicant’s presentation before Conservation Commission Meeting of February 2, 2021 HERE (Begin at 1:40:10 on Recording) View the Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 HERE (Begin at 12:09 on Recording)

 

Proposed Private Pier on Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda

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NOTICE: This project may be resubmitted at any time.

2/24/21: At the March 2, 2021 Conservation Commission Meeting the applicant will be asking to withdraw the Notice of Intent on this project.


2/2/2021 Update: Hearing was opened, public comment accepted and the item continued to the March 2, 2021 meeting at 6:30pm

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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday February 2, 2021 6:30pm

View Agenda HERE

To Submit Written Comment Email: Conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us

Subject Line: MacKinnon 2/2/2021

For live public comment Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93538473743

Meeting ID: 935 3847 3743 or call 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

_____________________________________________________________________________

1/19/2021 Update: Hearing was opened, public comment accepted and continued to the February 2, 2021 meeting at 6:30pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday January 19, 2021 6:30pm

View Agenda  HERE

To Submit Written Comment Email: Conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us

Subject Line: MacKinnon 1/19/2021

For live public comment Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98189545498

Meeting ID: 981 8954 5498 888 475 4499 US Toll-free

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE


UPDATE:

Applicant requested continuance to January 19,  2021 6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

December 8, 2020 6:30pm

View Tuesday December 22, 2020 6:30pm Agenda  HERE

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91045230324

Meeting ID: 910 4523 0324

Or call 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

IV.      Continuances

A. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090 .Continued from 12/8


UPDATE:

Applicant requested continuance to December 22, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

December 8, 2020 6:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91324254128

Meeting ID: 913 2425 4128 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

II. Continuances

C. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090 .Continued from 11/24

UPDATE: 

Applicant made a presentation before the Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting on December 8, 2020. View Meeting HERE Begin at 51:39 on Recording

Applicant requested continuance to December 8, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday November 24, 2020, 6:30pm Agenda HERE

Remote Participation Instructions

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92270642906

Meeting ID: 922 7064 2906
888-475-4499

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

II.  NOTICES of  INTENT

A. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090

 

Future of Cotuit School Topic of AMAC Meeting Today

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View Power Point presentation HERE

View 2/17/20 recorded Meeting HERE

Update: 1/27/21 The Asset Management Advisory Committee will be meeting Wednesday February 17, 5:30pm. An update on the Cotuit School is listed on the Agenda.

View 2/17/21 Agenda HERE

https://zoom.us/j/96041888862

Meeting ID: 960 4188 8862

The meeting will not broadcast live.

Update: 12/10/20

New SubCommittee of the the Cotuit Fire District has been formed to access possibility of Cotuit Fire District purchasing the Cotuit School

View December 10, 2020 meeting HERE

Update: 12/01/20

View 12/1/20 recorded Meeting HERE

Update: 11/30/20

Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting Tomorrow Night

Tuesday December 1, 2020, 5:30pm via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/92669122857

Meeting ID: 926 6912 2857

View 12/1/20 Agenda HERE

Update: 9/29/20
View 9/29/20 recorded Meeting HERE

Update: 9/28/20

Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting Tomorrow Night

View 9/29/20 Agenda HERE

Tuesday September 29, 2020, 6pm via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/94429803202

Meeting ID: 944 2980 3202

or phone 888 475 4499

Update: 8/27/20

At last evening’s meeting the Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Manager  the Cotuit School be demolished. The process, as outlined by Town Architect, Mark Marinaccio, would take approximately two years from request to actual demolition giving the community sufficient time to provide input on the fate of the 13 acre parcel.

View 8/26/20 recorded Meeting HERE

View Power Point presentation that includes both Cotuit and Marstons Mills Schools HERE 

Update: 8/24/20

Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting

View 8/26/20 Agenda HERE

Wednesday August 26, 2020, 6pm via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/96505664518

Meeting ID: 965 0566 4518

or phone 888 475 4499

View 7/23/20 recorded Meeting HERE

View David Anthony’s 7/23/20 Power Point HERE

Update: 7/22/20

The Meeting time has been changed from 5 to 6pm.

Update: 7/21/20

Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday July 23, 2020, 5pm via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/96434168902

Meeting ID: 964 3416 8902

or phone 888 475 4499

  • Analysis of the Cotuit Elementary Property: David Anthony
  1. Analysis on keeping the fields for Village use with extra parking
  2. Possible on-site small bldg. that could be leased out for revenue
  3. Analysis on separating the parcels and discussing single family homes/density affordable
  4. Analysis on the current water quality and the current flow with the current septic with three single homes or density housing
  • Public Comment
  • Committee Response to Public Comment
  • Approve meeting minutes of June 9, 2020
  • Adjourn

View 6/9/20 Meeting HERE

The future of the former Cotuit Elementary School and surrounding grounds will be discussed at the Zoom Meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee on Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 5pm.  The public is invited to attend remotely and public comments will be accepted.  If you cannot attend submit comments to the Town Council HERE or send email to: council@town.barnstable.ma.us

Zoom Meeting Link https://zoom.us/j/91699926418

TONIGHT Proposed Private Pier on Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda

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Update: The Agenda Item was introduced, public comment accepted and the Applicant requested continuance to March 10, 2021.

View Meeting HERE (Begin at 00:10:00 on Recording)

On Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 7pm, the application for a Proposed Private Pier at 33 Oyster Place, Cotuit will be before the Zoning Board of Appeals.   This item was continued from the January 27, 2021 ZBA meeting without testimony.

The meeting will broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18.

Zoom for Public Comment: https://zoom.us/j/93652779183

View Agenda HERE

View Meeting Materials HERE

View Applicant’s presentation before Conservation Commission Meeting of January 19, 2021 HERE (Begin at 1:21:00 on Recording)and View Applicant’s presentation before Conservation Commission Meeting of February 2, 2021 HERE (Begin at 1:40:10 on Recording) View the Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting of December 8, 2020 HERE (Begin at 12:09 on Recording)

 

WINTER STORM WARNING!

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
316 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

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Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River,
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown,
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
316 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Wet snow may result in isolated power outages if the higher amounts are realized.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow overspreads the region this morning and continues through the afternoon. The snow may begin as a brief period of rain before changing to snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

VIEW FORECAST HERE

Cotuit Prudential & Appointed Cotuit School Committee Meets Today

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Cotuit Fire District Prudential Committee

Appointed Cotuit School Committee

Thursday February 4, 6pm, REMOTE

No Public Comment Listed on Agenda

View Agenda HERE

Link: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89201610267
Meeting ID: 892 0161 0267 Passcode: 627127

One tap mobile

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Proposed Private Pier on TONIGHT’S Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda

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2/2/2021 Update: Hearing was opened, public comment accepted and the item continued to the March 2, 2021 meeting at 6:30pm

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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday February 2, 2021 6:30pm

View Agenda HERE

To Submit Written Comment Email: Conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us

Subject Line: MacKinnon 2/2/2021

For live public comment Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93538473743

Meeting ID: 935 3847 3743 or call 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

_____________________________________________________________________________

1/19/2021 Update: Hearing was opened, public comment accepted and continued to the February 2, 2021 meeting at 6:30pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday January 19, 2021 6:30pm

View Agenda  HERE

To Submit Written Comment Email: Conservation@town.barnstable.ma.us

Subject Line: MacKinnon 1/19/2021

For live public comment Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98189545498

Meeting ID: 981 8954 5498 888 475 4499 US Toll-free

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE


UPDATE:

Applicant requested continuance to January 19,  2021 6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

December 8, 2020 6:30pm

View Tuesday December 22, 2020 6:30pm Agenda  HERE

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91045230324

Meeting ID: 910 4523 0324

Or call 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

IV.      Continuances

A. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090 .Continued from 12/8


UPDATE:

Applicant requested continuance to December 22, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

December 8, 2020 6:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91324254128

Meeting ID: 913 2425 4128 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

II. Continuances

C. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090 .Continued from 11/24

UPDATE: 

Applicant made a presentation before the Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting on December 8, 2020. View Meeting HERE Begin at 51:39 on Recording

Applicant requested continuance to December 8, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday November 24, 2020, 6:30pm Agenda HERE

Remote Participation Instructions

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92270642906

Meeting ID: 922 7064 2906
888-475-4499

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18 or Live Stream HERE

II.  NOTICES of  INTENT

A. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an existing historic, solid fill wharf (first licensed in 1874), construction of low vinyl bulkheads along 300 s.f. portion to remain, the landward relocation of existing rock revetment, installation of replacement pier, ramp, floats and appurtenances, establishment of halophytic marsh species in intertidal zone, and installation of seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings February 2021

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – Thursday February 4, 6pm

Town Council Meeting – Thursday February 4, 7pm, REMOTE

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Tuesday February 9, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday February 9, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting at Library– Cancelled until Further Notice (email or call Jessica w/ concerns)

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday February 16, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday February 17, 5:30pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday February 18, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday February 22, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday February 24, 5:45pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – Thursday February 25, 3pm

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee TBD

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee-Next Month

Town Council Homelessness Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive