ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO

FLU CLINIC TODAY

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FluSHot

The Barnstable Health Department will hold flu shot clinics at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Route 28, Centerville on Wednesday, October 9th 9-11 & Wednesday, November 13th 3-5.  Cost to town residents is $3. Drive up service available!

Call Health Dept. (508) 862-4644 for more Information

Reminder: Vessel Storage Deadline Approaches

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The Harbormaster’s office reminds residents that no vessel shall be stored or placed on any Town property between November 15 and April 15 without written permission from the Harbormaster. Any vessel placed or remaining between those dates shall be considered abandoned property and will be removed by the Town. The Town of Barnstable shall not be responsible for damage to or theft neither of any vessel placed nor for loss of property considered abandoned under this Town’s regulation. Questions? Contact the Harbormaster at 508-790-6273.

 

Veteran’s Day Parade Today

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Barnstable Veterans Day Parade!

Monday 10 am, November 11, 2019


The parade will form next to the Town Hall Building, extending back to the Village Green and step off promptly at a 10:00 AM.  Proceeding down South St. to Old Colony, West onto  Main St., concluding at the Hyannis Village Green for the Annual Barnstable Soldiers Veterans Day Program. This year’s keynote speaker is Colonel (Retired) Scott A. Romberger, COO of the EOM Offshore Team.

Veterans Day – Monday, November 11th – Third Annual Veterans Town Hall

Immediately following the parade at Barnstable Town Hall, 2ndFloor Hearing Room,  367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA.  The Veterans Town Hall features Ten Minute Testimonies of Combat Veterans: Veterans Tell the Community What It Felt Like to Go to War.  Please join this community event hosted by the Town of Barnstable and the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center: an opportunity to listen respectfully and demonstrate your interest genuinely.  This is a solemn and non-political event. There is no question and answer period; no debate on the merits or justifications of war; no recrimination or accusations.  This event’s concept was created by Sebastian Junger, Journalist, Author and Veterans Advocate and supported by Congressman Seth Moulton, former Marine and Iraq Veteran.  The Hyannis Elks will be providing food for this event.

Veterans Day: What’s Closed, Open in Barnstable
What’s closed:

Public schools
Town offices (state and federal offices also closed)
Public Libraries
Post offices
Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday
What’s Open:

Restaurants
Convenience Stores
Liquor stores
Retail stores (check with your local retailers first)

Cotuit Fire District Special Meeting Information

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Design Feasibility Study for the Expansion of Facilities

Cotuit Fire District 64 & 56 High Street Cotuit, MA

View July 2019 Feasibilty Study HERE

Cotuit Fire District Informational Meeting

Tuesday November  12, 7 pm, Freedom Hall

View Space Needs Assessment and 2020 Prudential Building Proposal HERE

View Background Information and Preliminary Budget HERE for Cotuit Fire District Special Meeting Tuesday November 19, 2019, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

View Special Meeting Warrant HERE

 

Military Appreciation Event

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Saturday November 9, 2019 11 AM – 3 PM
Cape Cod Harley-Davidson
750 MacArthur Blvd Pocasset, MA 02559
  • Annual Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops drop-off event for items to be mailed to our military overseas.
  • Christmas care packages include personal toiletry items, food items and other useful goodies.
  • Christmas cards will be available to fill out and we will include the cards with the donations.
  • Lunch from the Lobster Trap will be served.
  • More Information HERE

View Cape Cod Military, Veteran and Family Collaborative HERE

Attention Scam Alert

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Please be aware of a new telephone fraud scam in which the scam caller identifies themselves as a Town of Barnstable employee.

The caller asks if you would like a map of your property and asks for your bank account information to make the $1 payment. They then use that information to steal funds from your account.

No employees from the Town of Barnstable are calling people to provide this service, nor would they ask for bank account information.

Oystering Season Opens Today

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Recreational Oystering Season Begins

SHELLFISHING UPDATE FROM MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Water quality test taken by the MA Division of Marine Fisheries on Tuesday, November 5th show North Bay is suitable for shellfishing. Bay street will be open to shellfishing at sunrise on Saturday, November 9th. Any questions please call Natural Resources, 508-790-6272.

Oysters will open in the Town of Barnstable for both the southside (Cotuit Town Dock and Handy Point) and the northside (Scudder Lane, Barnstable). Please remember the limit is 1/2 peck per week. For more information, visit Natural Resources HERE or call 508-790-6272.

Saturday November 2, 2019

OYSTERS
LEGAL SIZE OYSTER: Minimum legal harvest size is three (3) inches longest length.
RECREATIONAL HARVEST LIMIT: Not more than 1/2 peck (5 quarts dry measure) per calendar week
SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT: The Natural Resources Office reserves the right to prohibit the harvest of shellfish at any time in any area of the Town for management purposes.

View Notice HERE

Shellfish Area Maps HERE

Shellfishing Regulations HERE

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2019

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

VOTE in TOWN ELECTIONS – Tuesday November 5, 7am-8pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Wednesday November 6, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday November 7, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Cotuit Fire District Space Needs Info Meeting-  Tuesday November 12, 7pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission – Wednesday November 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday November 13, 3pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday November 18, 5:30pm, Cotuit Fire Station

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday November 19, 5:30pm, Town HallCancelled

Town Council Homelessness Committee – Tuesday November 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire District SPECIAL MEETING – Tuesday November 19, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Wednesday November 20, 5:30pm, Cotuit Fire Station

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday November 20, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday November 21, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday November 21, 7pm, Town Hall 

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Friday November 22, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

 

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

 

Weather Notice

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…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY…

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE…In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and
Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Attention Boaters

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Lovell’s Pond Public Ramp in Cotuit Temporarily Closed

The Town of Barnstable Conservation Division, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, Marine & Environmental Affairs, and Solitude Lake Management, will begin work at Lovell’s Pond in Cotuit to remove inoperative air delivery lines used to deliver air as part of a circulation system. Lovell’s Pond Public Ramp will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, November 5th and is expected to reopen when removal activities are completed, approximately two days after the project begins, weather permitting.  Public access to the ramp will not be permitted throughout the removal process. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the Conservation Division 508-862-4093

Citizens Leadership Academy

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COMING SOON

The twenty-seventh session of Inside Barnstable Town Government

 A Citizens Leadership Academy will begin Tuesday, January 28, 2020 The Academy is an 11-week commitment with the goal of educating the citizens of Barnstable about the operations of town government, while also obtaining valuable feedback and participation from those citizens participating in the Academy. It is designed to advance understanding of and participation in civic affairs as well as to increase awareness of the challenges facing municipal government. Inside Barnstable Town Government began in 2003. To date, over 700 Barnstable residents and employees have participated in the program.

Classes are held on Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00 PM and will be in various locations throughout the Town.  The Academy also includes a bus tour of the seven villages.  The classes are conducted by Town staff and provide interactive learning experiences, group discussions, and site tours.  The program is free of charge and open to anyone who resides or works in the Town of Barnstable.   Class size is limited so Register early to avoid the waiting list.  NO FEE!!

Applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 367 Main Street, Hyannis or online HERE

Susan French & Arthur Caiado

For specific information, call Academy Facilitators Sue French at 508-362-2864 or Deb Brunelle at 508-648-5936

Deer Hunter’s Meeting

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2019 MANDATORY MEETINGS FOR HUNTERS

Archery meeting Wednesday, November 20, 7pm

Primitive meeting Wednesday, December 11, 7 pm

The Marine and Environmental Affairs Department will be holding a forum for hunters interested in the special regulations and requirements that will govern the 2019 controlled deer hunt on Sandy Neck Beach Park. Meetings will be held at the Centerville Recreation Building, 524 Main St., Centerville. The deer hunt for archery hunters will be November 25 – 30, 2019 – or until six (6) deer have been taken, whichever comes first. Primitive firearms hunting will be December 16 – December 21, 2019 or until six (6) deer have been taken, whichever comes first. A total of twelve (12) deer will be harvested. The meeting will cover special regulations, harvest objectives and prerequisites for participation in the hunt. Hunters MUST attend their respective meeting to be eligible to participate in the Sandy Neck deer hunt. Hunters are only eligible for the archery hunt or the primitive firearms hunt, not both. Any questions call: 508-790-6272.

Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit

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Same time: 11 am – 3 pm
Historical Society Grounds
Admission: $5 members, $6 nonmembers
$3 for children ages 4 to 12
  • Homemade Pies and Slices for Sale
  • Cotuit Chili Challenge – Sample any or all and vote
  • Complimentary Glass of Beer or Apple Cider
  • Open-Hearth Cooking in 1808 Homestead
  • Outdoor Games for Children
  • Gift Shop Sale (25 % off on selected items)
  • Fly-Tying Demo by Mike DeSisto of Cotuit Saltwater Fly
  • Weaving Demonstration by Jane Moore, Weavers’ Guild, Boston
  • Book Signing by author Annie B. Copps “A Little Taste of Cape Cod,”

More info HERE