BEACHES

Shellfishing Reopens

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UPDATE MARCH 8, 2018

FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES and BARNSTABLE MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS:

Effective sunrise March 9, 2018, according to Marine Fisheries, shellfish areas in the Town of Barnstable will now revert back to their former status prior to the closure on March 1, 2018.

Marine & Environmental Affairs would like to remind all recreational shellfishers that as of March 8, 2018 the recreational harvest of OYSTERS is CLOSED for the season. See Notice HERE

HIGH WIND WARNING

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…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM THURSDAY…

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday, March 7  to 1 AM Thursday, March 8.

* Location…Eastern Massachusetts from Plymouth County to Cape
Cod and the Islands.

* Winds…East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing…Strongest winds Wednesday afternoon and evening.

* Impacts…Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

 

Shellfishing Remains Closed

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FROM THE MASSCHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES (DMF): Due to the significant coastal flooding and rainfall associated with the coastal storm that impacted Massachusetts late last week, all Massachusetts shellfish growing areas will continue to remain closed until further notice. DMF is in the process of assessing the impacts of last week’s storm and will provide information as it becomes available.

The Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH until further notice per order of the DMF.

 

 

 

Managing Stormwater Pollution

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Cleaning Up the Three Bays

Association to Preserve Cape Cod would like to invite you to join their upcoming meetings in February to hear new details about the Three Bays Stormwater Project.

Monday, February 5, 2018, Cotuit Library, 871 Main St.

Snow date: Monday, February 12

Thursday, February 8, 2018, Osterville Library, 43 Wianno Ave.

Snow date: Tuesday, February 13

Contact Kristin or April at APCC with any questions. (508) 619-3185 kandres@apcc.org or awobst@apcc.org

TODAY is Vessel Storage Deadline

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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.