Shellfishing Closed

The Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH until further notice per order of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.

Growers,
Please be advised that due to extreme rainfall, the Division of Marine Fisheries has issued an emergency closure for all conditionally approved and approved shellfish growing areas East of the Cape Cod Canal in the Towns of Sandwich, Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee and Barnstable, and Lewis Bay in Yarmouth. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. 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

 

 

 

Town of Barnstable Fireworks

FIREWORKS DISPLAY: TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 (Shot off of a barge in Lewis Bay, Hyannis at dusk (9:00 PM) by Atlas Fireworks of New Hampshire.

Viewing: The main viewing locations for this year’s fireworks will be Aselton Park, Bismore Park, and Veteran’s Park Beach. Kalmus Beach will be available for handicapped parking only.

Fireworks Parking (Barnstable): A Parking Ban will be in effect South of South Street (Ocean Street, Old Colony Boulevard, Gosnold Street and all streets running off of Gosnold Street) from 5:00 PM to midnight to allow for pedestrian access. Parking will be available in the North Street parking lots and Town Hall parking lot. Tow Zones Strictly Enforced. Carpooling suggested.

Tune into 95.1 WXTK for the official soundtrack to the fireworks during the display.

ENJOY!

BEACH REOPENS

Attention 

6-30-17 beach update
Cross Street beach in Cotuit (Rileys) met State Swimming Beach standards from Wednesday’s retest.The beach is open for swimming.

Lovell’s Pond has improved & it is safe for swimming.

Lovell’s Pond Boat Ramp

The pet advisory is still in place to protect dogs, who may drink the water at the boat ramp.

About Cyanobacteria

Town wide Beach Locations & Contact Information HERE

 

Clamming Classes for Kids

Barnstable’s Natural Resources Program will offer three FREE shellfishing classes for young people: SATURDAY JUNE 24th @ 7:00am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville SUNDAY JUNE 25th @ 7:00am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville WEDNESDAY JUNE 28st @ 9:30am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville

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For more information, call Natural Resources during office hours Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 4:15pm at 508-790-6272 or direct your questions via email to amy.croteau@town.barnstable.ma.us