Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings September

Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Thursday September 7, 5pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 7, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday September 12, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday September 13, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Wednesday September 13, 5pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Thursday September 14, 10am, Freedom Hall

CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Thursday September 14, 4:30pm, Freedom Hall

CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Monday September 18, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday September 18, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday September 19, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Tuesday September 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday September 19, 7:30pm, Cotuit Library  Cancelled

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday September 20, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday September 25, 4:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Tuesday September 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall

CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Tuesday September 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday September 28, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Thursday September 28, 6pm, Town Hal

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 28, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Roads Committee – TBD

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – TBD

 

 

 

Swimming Advisory


UPDATE: August 29, 2017

Advisory:

No-Bottom, Cotuit

Warning: NONE

Closure: NONE

UPDATE: July 31, 2017

Cyanobacteria Update (These observations are based on our inspection of high risk Barnstable ponds with public or semi-public beaches.)

Advisory:

Lovells, Marston Mills

Long Pond, Centerville

No-Bottom, Cotuit

Definitions:

Advisory: Toxic algae is present, but has not collected into a film on the surface. Pond shows slight discoloration. Can easily see through water. Low to minimal health risks to people, higher risks for pets.

Warning: Toxic algae has started to collect and form a film on the surface. Pond shows slight to moderate discoloration. Can see through water, but water is cloudy. Low to moderate health risks for people, higher risks for pets.

Closure: Toxic algae has collected and formed a thick film on the surface (looks like soup or paint). Pond shows extreme discoloration. Cannot see through water at all. Moderate to severe health risks for people, higher risks for pets.

Health Advisory: Effective 7-13-17, Lovell’s Pond Beach in Santuit is Closed to Swimming due to cyanobacteria and water visibility <4 feet. Check HERE for updates. Learn more about algae blooms HERE

Lovell’s Pond Boat Ramp

Town wide Beach Locations & Contact Information HERE

 

Shellfishing Reopens

 

 

UPDATE – 8/23/17 Shellfishing Open

Due to heavy rains, the Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH

For updates & additional information Contact Dan Horn Marine & Environmental Director dan.horn@town.barnstable.ma.us or call MEA Supervisor, Douglas Kalweit
P 508-790-6272
F 508-790-6275
8:30a-4:15p, M-F