ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO

January 5, 2023 Town Council Meeting Tonight Cancelled

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THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT (1-5-2023) IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN TECHNOLOGY ISSUES WHICH LIMIT PUBLIC NOTICE OF AND ACCESS TO TONIGHT’S MEETING.  THE AGENDA MATTERS WILL BE RESCHEDULED AFTER PROPER POSTING AND ANY NECESSARY RE ADVERTISING. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

01-05-23 Agenda

View Meeting Live on Channel 18  HERE

01-05-23 Minutes

01-05-23 Video

Changes to Oystering Limit at Bay Street

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Due to the amount of oysters still present at Bay St and in a continued effort to manage the Dermo (Perkinsus marinus) present in the oysters there, the Town Manager is allowing us to increase the weekly limit of oysters within NORTH BAY ONLY (aka BAY ST) to one level peck (10 quarts) per shellfishing week. This change takes effect SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2023 and will remain in effect until oyster season closes. 

FAQ’S:

1. Does Dermo make people sick? NO, it is an oyster disease and although fatal to oysters when the infection is heavy, there is no effect on human health. As long as the oyster is alive, it is safe to consume. 

2. What if I go to Scudder, Harris Meadow or Bridge St for my oysters? The dermo infection is only prevalent at Bay St, so the weekly limit in ALL other areas of Town remains at ½ peck (5 quarts) per week. 

3. If I go to a place that the limit is only ½ peck, can I go to Bay St for another ½ peck during the shellfishing week? YES, if you get a ½ peck at Scudder, Harris Meadow or Bridge St during the shellfishing week, you can get an additional ½ peck provided it is harvested at Bay St. 

Upcoming Precinct 7, Cotuit Fire District & Town Council Meetings January 2023

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 5, 7pm, Remote  Cancelled

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday January 11,  3-4:30pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Fire Commission – Thursday  January 12, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday January 18, 5:45, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 19,  7pm, Town Hall

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

 

Attention Transfer Station Users

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Transfer Station Hours of Operation

Saturday and Sunday, December 24-25, 2022

Monday, January 1, 2023

 

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be open Saturday, December 24, 2022, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  The Solid Waste Division will be closed Sunday the December 25, 2022, in observance of Christmas Holiday. Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Monday, December 26, 2022. 

The Solid Waste Division will be closed Sunday January 1, 2023, in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Monday, January 2, 2022. 

For questions, call the Office at 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

Notice of Opened Shellfish Areas

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CLASSIFICATION: CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

SEASONAL STATUS CHANGE Status: Open to Shellfishing December 10 – March 31 Dates Inclusive

SC20.1
MASHPEE RIVER

“The waters, flats and all tributaries of that portion of the Mashpee River in the Towns of Mashpee and Barnstable west of a line drawn south from southern most point of Mashpee Neck to Punkhorn Point and south of a line drawn from the “NO SHELLFISHING” sign at Buccaneer Way westerly across the river to the “NO SHELLFISHING” sign on the opposite shore”.

CLASSIFICATION: CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

SEASONAL STATUS CHANGE Status: Open to Shellfishing December 10- March 31 Dates Inclusive

SC20.3 SHOESTRING BAY

“The waters, flats and all tributaries of that portion of Shoestring Bay in the Towns of Mashpee and Barnstable, easterly of a line drawn south from the southernmost point of Mashpee Neck to Punkhorn Point; northerly of a line drawn from Punkhorn Point to Ryefield Point and southerly of a line drawn from Simons Narrows Road in the Town of Mashpee to the “Public Way To Water” in the Town of Barnstable.”

The status of the above conditionally approved areas, SC20.1 and S20.3 shall automatically revert to “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING” on April 1, 2023 unless the Division changes the status of either area prior to said date.

Amendments to Title 5 Regulations

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June 21, 2023 UPDATE: Mass DEP Finalizes Title V Regulations

View Title V Regulations HERE

THE COMMENT PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 5:00 P.M. on January 30, 2023.

MassDEP will conduct two additional public hearings:


Remote Only, January 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Register for remote session at:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_veLVS545RCqGZhI6tuN2rQ 

Remote Only, January 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Register for remote session at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Is2pAS_cR_uXvNhhs5r3oQ

Oral Comments will be accepted at these hearings.

All submitted written comments must include the name and contact information of the person

providing the comments. Please submit comments by e-mail to dep.talks@mass.gov and include Title 5

& Watershed Permit in the subject line. Written comments may also be submitted by mail and should

be sent to MassDEP, Bureau of Water Resources – Division of Watershed Management, 100 Cambridge

Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114, Attention: Title 5 & Watershed Permit.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing to amend the Title 5 regulations, 310 CMR 15.000, to enhance protection of embayments and estuaries—particularly on Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts—from nitrogen pollution originating primarily from wastewater. The proposed amendments will add nitrogen reduction provisions within natural resource areas for Title 5 systems. MassDEP is also proposing new related regulations at 314 CMR 21.00 to provide a voluntary watershed permitting approach to control nitrogen and other pollutants from entering the embayments and estuaries.

The draft regulations will be published on the MassDEP website at: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities.

MassDEP will conduct three public hearings:


In-person & Remote, MassDEP, 20 Riverside Dr., Lakeville, MA, November 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Register for remote session in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oay0_6bGTjeEUzevfxm7Jg


Remote Only, December 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Register in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BTOR_A3oSI6EZm56mYdoRw


In-person & Remote, Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main St., Hyannis, MA, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Register for remote session in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f_YXLbaZRRyJsmdYrtDjNQ

VIEW MEETING VIDEO HERE
After registering for remote sessions, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You do not need to register in advance to attend either of the hearings in-person. Comments on the proposed revisions may be presented orally at the public hearing.
This information is available in alternate format Contact Glynis Bugg at 617-348-4040. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370

Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on December 16, 2022. All comments submitted
must include the name and contact information of the person providing the comments.

If you have any questions or would like to request a copy of the proposed amendments, please contact Marybeth Chubb by email at marybeth.chubb@mass.gov.

Attention Drivers

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Municipality Work Notification Form

MassDOT will be conducting work in the Town of Barnstable tomorrow. 

Project Location (City/Town):  BARNSTABLE RT 28 and Santuit-Newtown RD intersection and RT 28 and 4190 Falmouth RD

Estimated Start Date of Work:  Friday, 12/9/2022

Project Type:  Roadway Repairs and Improvements.

Description of Work: HMA berm repair, drainage structure adjustments and granite edging adjustments associated with two locations on Route-28.

Contractor:  Lawrence-Lynch Corp.

Hours of Operation (Day/Night):  Day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Description of Traffic Management:  Lane shifts and / or alternating one-way traffic controlled by Police Details.

Estimated Duration of Work:  One day (12/9/22); Weather permitting.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings December 2022

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 1, 7pm, Barnstable Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Union Negotiating Meetings, Closed to Public Comment

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday  December 14, 3-4:30pm, Cotuit Library CANCELLED

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday December 14, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 15, 7pm, Barnstable Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday December 19, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Tuesday December 20, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – TBD

 

Citizens Leadership Academy

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COMING SOON

The twenty-eighth session of Inside Barnstable Town Government, A Citizens Leadership Academy will begin Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The academy is a 12-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. The program 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 800 Barnstable residents and employees have participated in the program.

The classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 PM and will be held in various locations throughout the Town.  The classes will be 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.  Please register early to avoid the waiting list.  

Applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 367 Main Street, Hyannis or HERE.To receive an application by mail or fax, please call 508-862-4610.

Susan French & Arthur Caiado

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

Christmas in Cotuit

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SANTA’s arrival at Town Dock and the lighting of the Christmas tree has been RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY December 4th (same time schedule).

All indoor events will still be occurring on Saturday as scheduled at HSSC, Library, Fire Department, Cahoon and Freedom Hall. 

View more information HERE

Veterans Day 2022

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Ceremonies are scheduled at the Hyannis Village Green from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and Barnstable Town Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both events will be held on Nov. 11. This is the fifth edition of the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Barnstable Town Hall.

Attention Transfer Station Users

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Transfer Station Closed Friday November 11, 2022

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Friday November 11, 2022 in observance of Veterans’ Day. Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Saturday November 12, 2022. For questions, call 508-420-2258. 

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

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.