For More Information: Call the Town of Barnstable Public Health Division at (508) 862-4644
Bourne Bridge repair work:
Inspection and maintenance work will be performed on the Bourne Bridge on Oct. 25, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
During the scheduled work hours, northbound traffic heading off Cape Cod will be reduced to one lane of travel to safely accommodate the work zones. Both southbound lanes on the bridge will remain open during this period.
No wide loads will be permitted to cross the bridge while the lane restrictions are in place.
Work schedule is weather permitting.
Cotuit Fire District Prudential Committee
Monday October 24, 6pm, Remote
View Agenda HERE
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3462071880
Meeting ID: 346 207 1880 or phone 646 558 8656
Please join the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association at Freedom Hall, Tuesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. for a meeting that will feature a discussion by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF). Chris Kilian, Vice President of Strategic Litigation, will offer a comprehensive update on the organization’s work to preserve and restore Cape Cod’s waters. Mr. Kilian’s presentation will be directly followed by a Q&A.
For more than fifty years, CLF has protected New England’s environment for the benefit of all people – using a combination of the law, science and the markets to preserve our natural resources, build healthy communities, and sustain a vibrant economy. Learn more about CLF HERE
Zoom will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. Zoom meeting ID: 818 7754 7056 and the pass code is 740109. The audio feed from Freedom Hall can be unreliable and this is compounded by the difficulty of participating in discussions when attending by Zoom therefore all are encouraged to attend this meeting in person.
Barnstable Town Clerk Announces Election Timetable for November 8, 2022 Election
(Barnstable, MA – October 12, 2022) Barnstable Town Clerk Ann Quirk shares the following information for Town of Barnstable voters.
To verify your address for voting please go to the following link:
http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.aspx
In Person Early Voting for State Election begins on Saturday, October 22nd at Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main St., 2ndFloor, Hyannis.
| Date | Hours |
| Sat. 10/22/2022 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Sun. 10/23/2022 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Mon. 10/24/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Tues. 10/25/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Wed. 10/26/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Thurs. 10/27/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Fri 10/28/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Sat. 10/29/2022 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Sun 10/30/2022 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Mon 10/31/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Tues 11/1/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Wed 11/2/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Thurs 11/3/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Fri 11/4/2022 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022 State Election is Saturday, October 29, 2022. Any person who is currently registered to vote does not have to re-register.
Only individuals who have moved into town, or within the Town of Barnstable, or have changed their address, mailing address or name, need to contact the Town Clerk’s office by October 29th.
The Town Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. only for voter registration issues.
The ballots have arrived; however, we have over 8,400 requests for Vote-By-Mail ballots, please be patient as we process the mailings.
If you have any questions on the elections or your registration, please contact the Clerk’s office at 508-862-4044.
Fire Commission Meeting
Tuesday October 11, 2022 5:30pm, Remote
View Agenda HERE
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3462071880
Meeting ID: 346 207 1880
Or Dial+1 646 558 8656
Information from Barnstable County
Regional Emergency Planning Committee
Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Partners with the American Red Cross on Local Sheltering Initiative
Walk-throughs of 5 regional shelters will introduce prospective volunteers to sheltering setup and procedures.
October 11, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) | Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian on Florida’s coast, the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) has partnered with the American Red Cross to increase volunteer recruitment for emergency shelter deployment and operation when needed, in order to provide safe refuge for Cape Cod residents and visitors during severe weather events. To promote knowledge regarding shelter operation and usage during a storm event, the recruiting effort will mix shelter visitation and walk-throughs with community outreach.
Anyone interested in volunteering at a regional shelter is encouraged to take the shelter training course and invited to attend one of five upcoming regional shelter walk-through trainings. Participants will tour the shelter while learning about shelter operations and volunteer expectations. Walk-throughs will take place Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the following dates in October, November, and December:
October 15th – Harwich Cape Cod Technical High School
October 29th – Barnstable Intermediate School
November 12th – Falmouth High School
December 3rd – Sandwich High School
December 17th – Dennis Yarmouth High School
The Red Cross aims to recruit 216 volunteers by December 1st. Volunteers must register online with the Red Cross at https:www.redcross.org/volunteertoday and participate in a 3.5-hour online training.
“With the growing threat of more severe and frequent storms, more people rely on regional shelters and the Red Cross for a warm, safe, and dry place to shelter during storms when the power goes out or homes are damaged. The need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. The success of this campaign is reliant on our Cape Codders helping neighbors in a time of need,” states Barbara Cotton, American Red Cross Southeastern MA Executive Director.
According to Chip Reilly, Emergency Preparedness Specialist for the BCREPC, “Shelter capability is critical to emergency preparedness and ultimately community resiliency. It cannot be successfully executed without the assistance of trained volunteers, poised to respond in support of their local community when needed.”
Barnstable County’s regional shelters are a lifeboat for those most in need. They are equipped to provide basic, short-term needs: warmth, food, running water, cots for sleeping, pet sheltering, and access to limited clinical care for those with certain medical needs. They are intended to be a means of last resort, as residents are encouraged to make alternative arrangements with family, friends, or neighbors as part of their personal or family emergency action plans.
About Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee: The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) is a coalition of emergency management, law enforcement, fire service, health care, public health, public works, EMS, military, and numerous other affiliated agencies as outlined by the Massachusetts State Emergency Response Committee (SERC). It represents the towns of Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth in Barnstable County, and the town of Nantucket in Nantucket County. The mission of the BCREPC is to harness the power of planning, cooperation, and interoperability to assist Cape Cod communities in mitigating the threat from any hazard which may require the response of multiple jurisdictions.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offer a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more at www.capecod.gov
MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Traverse, Health Communications Coordinator, bethany.traverse@barnstablecounty.org
Transfer Station Closed Monday October 10, 2022
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday October 10, 2022 in observance of the federal holiday. Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday October 11, 2022. For questions, call 508-420-2258.
Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE
Fire Commission Meeting
Thursday October 6, 2022 9:00am, Remote
View Agenda HERE
Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3462071880
Meeting ID: 346 207 1880
Or Dial+1 646 558 8656
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Marine Fisheries
251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114
In accordance with Chapter 130, Section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries has re-examined the waters of Cotuit Narrows (SC:21.1), in the town of Barnstable, classified as “CONDITIONALLY APPROVED” and in the “CLOSED” status based on seasonal water quality changes. As a result of this examination the Division has determined that this below defined area now meets the established criteria for the harvest of shellfish and has changed the status to “OPEN TO SHELLFISHING” as of sunrise on October 1, 2022.
The below defined area may be opened to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, Section 52.
SC21.1
Cotuit Narrows
CLASSIFICATION: CONDITIONALLY APPROVED
SEASONAL STATUS CHANGE Status: Open To Shellfishing October 1 – June 14
[All Dates Inclusive]
“The waters, flats and all tributaries of Cotuit Bay in the Town of Barnstable, west of a line drawn from Point Isabella to the northernmost point of Grand Island, and east of a line drawn from the southeast end of the pier at #260 North Bay Road to the tip of the boardwalk at 765 Old Post Road.”
The status of the above Conditionally Approved area, SC:21.1 shall automatically revert to “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING” on June 15, 2023 unless the Division changes the area status prior to said date.
Consent forms will be available at the clinics and online HERE
Contact Town of Barnstable Public Health Division (508) 862-4644
View Legally Posted Agendas HERE
Cotuit Fire Commission – Thursday October 6, 9:00am, Remote
Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 6, 7pm, Barnstable Town Hall
Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday October 11, 5:30pm, Remote
Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday October 12, 3-4:30pm, Cotuit Library
Town Council Strategic Planning Meeting – Thursday October 13, 7pm, Remote
Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Meeting- Tuesday October 18, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote
Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday October 19, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 20, 7pm, Remote
Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday October 24, 6pm, Remote
Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – TBD
Barnstable Precinct 7 
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