Attention Drivers


Pavement improvements are scheduled to commence during the week of September 6, 2021 on
Oceanview Avenue & Popponesset Road, Cotuit

The Town’s contractor for this project is Lawrence Lynch Corp. The various construction activities may include clearing of overgrowth along the road sides, street sweeping, drainage improvements, replacement of curb sections, installation of new pavement surfaces, and restoration of disturbed areas.

Normal work hours will be between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction is scheduled to continue through November 23, 2021.

Through traffic will be maintained on these roads throughout construction. Any lane closures will be supported with police details to direct traffic. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the construction work
As always, please slow down and use extreme caution when traveling through the road construction areas, and follow posted safety and detour signs.

Shellfishing Reopens Monday at Sunrise

UPDATE: Shellfishing Reopens at Sunrise Monday August 23, 2021

The division of marine fisheries has instituted a statewide shellfishing closure effective at sunrise Sunday August 22, 2021 until further notice. They will revisit the closure following the hurricane. 

If you have any questions please contact:
Amy Croteau
Senior Natural Resource Officer
Shellfish Constable
Town of Barnstable



This is Only a Test

The FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency will be conducting a national test in coordination with Federal Communications Commission of the Emergency Alert System at 2:20- 2:50 PM ET on August 11, 2021.

The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) is FEMA’s national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System, and on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Radio Graphic

IPAWS Logo
Test Alert. This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.

The IPAWS National Test Test messages will be sent to TVs and radios, along with select cell phones that have opted-in to receive test messages.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings August 2021

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday August 4, 5:45pm, Remote

Town Council Special Meeting – Thursday August 5, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Tuesday August  10, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday August 11, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday  August 17, 4:45pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday August 18, 5:345pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – Thursday August 19, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 19, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday August 23, 6pm, Remote  Cancelled

Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Monday August 23, 7:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday August 25, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday August 30, 6pm, Remote