ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO

Christmas in Cotuit Date Change for Santa & Food Drive 2020

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Santa’s sleigh has been delayed, but he is on his way!! The Cotuit Civic Association has made a schedule change due to the predicted storm.
 
SANTA DRIVE-BY AND FOOD DRIVE – SUNDAY, DEC. 6
The Santa visit and food drive collection now will take place SUNDAY, December 6, 2020, 2:30pm – 4pm.
 
Santa and his helpers will drive by your house between 2:30 and 4 pm on SUNDAY. Santa will start with homes closer to Route 28 and make his way into town.
 
VIRTUAL TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING – SATURDAY, DEC. 5
The Memorial Park virtual Christmas tree lighting and caroling will take place as scheduled on SATURDAY, December 5, at 4 pm.  Click here to view at 4pm Saturday. Reminder: this is an entirely virtual event.  No gathering at Memorial Park.


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Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings December 2020

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Tuesday December 1, 6:30pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 3, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday December 8,  5pm, REMOTE

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – December 9, Cancelled (For assistance contact Jessica, Precinct7@comcast.net)

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – Thursday December 10, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Special Meeting – Thursday December 10, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday December 14, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday December 15, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Wednesday December 16, 5:30 REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday December 16, 5:45pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 17, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday December 22,  5pm, REMOTE

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Town Council Homelessness Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Public Invited to Attend Meeting Tuesday

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Cape Cod Rail Trail Public Meeting

The Town of Barnstable invites public participation in an online public meeting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, via ZOOM, to discuss a future extension of the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

The Cape Cod Rail Trail is an off-road paved bicycle and pedestrian path that will one day provide a continuous trail from the Cape Cod Canal to Provincetown.

The purpose of this meeting is to present information and receive public comments regarding potential routes for an extension of the Cape Cod Rail Trail from the intersection of Mary Dunn Road & Independence Drive to the Barnstable/Sandwich town line.

 

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/91948050092

Meeting ID: 919 4805 0092

888 475 4499 US Toll-free

The public meeting is scheduled to be simulcast on Town of Barnstable Channel 18.

There will be opportunities for public comments during the public meeting.   Public comments will also be accepted following the public meeting via email to paul.graves@town.barnstable.ma.us or via mail to Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, ATTN Paul Graves, 382 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601.

Proposed Private Pier on Wednesday’s Shellfish Committee Meeting Agenda

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Shellfish Committee Meeting Agenda HERE

Wednesday November 18, 2020, 6:30pm Via Zoom

Remote Participation Instructions

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94119206503

Meeting ID: 941 1920 6503
One tap mobile +1.646.876.9923

Of particular interest is Agenda item # 4:

4. Status of pending NOI pier applications before the Conservation Commission:

Donald J. MacKinnon Tr., MCCM Realty Trust

33 Oyster Place Road & 910 Main Street, Cotuit, MA 02635 Sarah Turano-Flores; Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LP
Removal of 3,000 s.f. of 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 town office building on 15’X30’ deck.

Conservation Commission Hearing Date: November 24, 2020 at 6:30PM
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92270642906
Meeting ID: 92270642906 or 888-475-4499
US Toll Free, Meeting ID: 92270642906

Veterans Day Remembered

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In memory of those who valiantly served &

in honor of those who bravely serve us now,

THANK YOU!

Veterans contribute to American society in many ways; not just during their time in active duty. Throughout our history, military service members have put on their uniforms to protect the values and liberties that this nation was built on. But that doesn’t stop once the uniform comes off and their time in active duty has ended. Veterans take the lessons they have learned and the experiences they’ve gained and continue their service to our nation by strengthening our communities. They become our nation’s leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs. Veterans are the most active volunteers working to improve communities across our country. Service goes beyond the uniform. This Veteran’s Day, we honor the men and women who have worn their uniform who continue to serve our country.

Property Values Reassessed

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Town of Barnstable Board of Assessors
367 Main Street
Hyannis, Mass. 02601
508-862-4022 https://www.townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Assessing/

NOTICE OF FY2021 REVALUATION

In compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 56, the Town of Barnstable has completed a comprehensive Fiscal Year 2021 reassessment of all classes of property with the assistance of Vision Government Solutions. As required by Massachusetts General Law, the assessments are based on market value as of January 1, 2020 and were developed using sales that occurred during the calendar year 2019.

The Fiscal Year 2021 proposed values are available for review while they are pending preliminary certification from the BLA of the DOR. They can be found on a link at the town of Barnstable website above and on the Vision Government Solutions website at http://gis.vgsi.com/Barnstablema/.

For FY 2021 the assessed valuation for Barnstable increased 4% for the residential class, 20% for the commercial / industrial class, and 22% for the personal property class. Individual property values however may have increased or decreased at different rates, or perhaps stayed the same, based on property specific value considerations, such as location, property characteristics, new improvements, or other factors.

A public disclosure period will run from November 2, 2020 to November 6, 2020. During this time, property owners are invited to view their proposed new values and if necessary, to make inquiries regarding the values with the Assessor’s office @ 508.862.4022, or to schedule a hearing please contact Vision Government Solutions at http://www.vgsi.com/schedules or 1-888-844-4300between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. Please keep in mind that the call center operators making the appointments are not qualified to discuss values or parcel data.

After this review period owners will still have the opportunity to file for abatements if they feel the proposed value is incorrect after the third quarter tax bills are mailed in late December. That deadline to file will be February 1, 2021.

View Assessed Property Values HERE

ATTENTION VOTERS

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View Election Results posted by Barnstable Town Clerk HERE 

or view Cape Cod Times Live Updates HERE

View General Election Information on Voting Early, By-Mail, Absentee and In Person HERE

Election Day

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2020

View Sample Ballot HERE

Precinct 7 Voters Only- FREEDOM HALL, 976 Main St., Cotuit 7am-8pm

MA Residents Track Ballots online, including vote by mail ballots.

Track your Ballot HERE

 

FLU CLINIC TOMORROW

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FluSHot

The Barnstable Health Department will hold a Drive-up flu shot clinic at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Route 28, Centerville.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3pm-5pm  

Cost $3 Download Consent Form  HERE

Please print-out and complete the consent form before arriving to reduce waiting times. Barnstable residents only.

For More Information: Call the Town of Barnstable Public Health Division at (508) 862-4644

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2020

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

VOTING DAY – Tuesday November 3, 7am-8pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday November 5, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday November 10, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Cancelled (For assistance contact Jessica, Precinct7@comcast.net)

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday November 12, 6:30pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday November 16, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday November 17, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday November 18, 5:45pm, REMOTE

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

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday November 30, 6pm, REMOTE

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Homelessness Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Water Quality – Beach Status

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View Current Water Quality & Beach Status Report for Town of Barnstable  HERE

Update 10/27/20

Pet Advisories have been lifted for Lovell’s Pond, Cotuit & Parker Pond, Osterville.

Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills has been downgraded to a Pet Advisory.

The North East shore of Mystic Lake, Marstons Mills still has a small amount of cyanobacteria scum which should be avoided by dogs.

Hinckley Pond, Barnstable remains at Pet Advisory level.

Update 10/21/20

 North East Mystic Lake is having a low level bloom – shore line scum should be avoided by pets and curious children.

Lovell’s Pond, Cotuit has been downgraded to a Pet Advisory.

Cyanobacteria information:

 Warning Level

 Shubael, Marstons Mills

 Pet Advisory Level

 Hinckley Pond, Barnstable

Lovell’s Pond, Cotuit

Mystic Lake, North East Shore, Marstons Mills

Parker Pond, Osterville

 

 

 


10/6/20

 Cyanobacteria information:

Warning Level

Lovell’s Pond, Cotuit

Mystic Lake, Marstons Mills

CLOSED* No Swimming

Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills

 

 9/9/20

The Pet Advisory has been lifted at Long Pond Marstons Mills.

Lovell’s pond has been downgraded from a Closure to a Pet Advisory

Pet Advisory Level

Lovell’s Pond, Cotuit

Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills

Cyanobacteria information:

Warning Level

Hinckley Pond, Barnstable

Parker Pond, Osterville

 

8/26/20

Cyanobacteria information:

CLOSED* No Swimming

Lovells Pond Beach, Cotuit

  • Moderate health risks for adults
  • Higher risk for babies and small children
  • Highest risks for pets

Update: 7/29/20

No Bottom, Cotuit   Cyanobacteria Warning has been lifted.

Update: 7/28/20

CLOSED* No Swimming

Lovells Pond Beach remains closed due to Cyanobacteria 

Update: 7/20/20 Keyes Beach is opened for swimming!

Holly Point Beach Association/Bearse pond’s Pet Advisory has been lifted.

Cyanobacteria information:

CLOSED* No Swimming

 Long Pond Marstons Mills (Posted at Long Pond Farms Beach)

Lovells Pond Beach, Cotuit

  • Higher risk for babies and small children
  • Moderate health risks for adults
  • Highest risks for pets

*minimum 2 week period of monitoring, before lifting closure


Update: 6/25/20

Keyes Beach, Hyannis continues to be closed due to bacteria levels above State standards.

The beach has been resampled.

Cyanobacteria Monitoring results:

Pet Advisory

Holly Point Beach Association/Bearse Pond

Shubael Pond

Warning

No Bottom Pond *, Cotuit is experiencing a cyanobacteria bloom- and the visibility is <4 ft. therefore swimming is not recommended for abutters and dogs should be kept out of the water. * There is no public access to this pond.

The Town of Barnstable shares data with Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), which is updated for Barnstable on Thursday afternoons.

To check if your pond has been sampled and its current status please check the APCC Cyanomap HERE

Also, please remember the CDC guidance: “When in doubt it is best to stay out!” View CDC Site HERE

Cyanobacteria FAQ HERE