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Updates on Wastewater Efforts in the Town of Barnstable

Update: 12/17/20: View DRAFT Sewer Assessment Ordinance HERE

View Financing the CWMP & Fiscal Policy Decisions HERE

Presented By Mark Milne, Director of Finance at the

Special Town Council Meeting December 10, 2020 

View Special Meeting Video HERE

FISCAL POLICY RE: CWMP

View Director Of Finance, Mark Milne’s October 29, 2020 Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: October 15, 2020

View Update HERE

UPDATE: September 17, 2020

View Update HERE

UPDATE: September 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Nate Collins, P.E. Telephone: 774-487-8390

ROUTE 28 SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS

The Town of Barnstable’s design consultant (Weston & Sampson) will be completing geotechnical borings for the proposed Rte. 28 East Sewer Expansion Project starting on September 14th. Work will include approximately thirty-one (31) soil borings within the State Highway Layout of Route 28 (Falmouth Road) in Barnstable, MA, between the intersection with Phinneys Lane and just east of the intersection with Pitchers Way. The traffic flow will be maintained throughout the drilling, including proper signage.  It is envisioned that the soil boring work within Route 28 will take up to two (2) weeks.

UPDATE: August 20, 2020
View  CWMP Update HERE

UPDATE: July 16, 2020

  • MEPA Process continues
    • DPW staff coordinating with MEPA office
    • Next Step – Prepare and submit Single EIR, anticipated submission in October
  • Route 28 East Project
    • Contract has been awarded to Weston & Sampson ($758,300).
    • Design Efforts underway, kickoff meeting was held yesterday.
      • Design anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2021. Targeting fall 2021 for start of construction.
    • Project includes Phinney’s Lane pump station, force main to back to WPCF and gravity sewer on Route 28 from Strawberry Hill Road to Phinneys Lane and on Phinneys Lane from Wequaquet Lane to Route 28.
  • Survey Work
    • Surveys have begun for the following projects:
      • Long Pond Sewer Expansion (Anticipated Const. Start = FY25)
        • Surveyor: Nitsch Engineering – $247,787
      • Phinney’s Lane Sewer Expansion (Anticipated Const. Start = FY23)
        • Project includes neighborhoods to west and east side of Phinney’s Lane
        • Surveyor: SMC Dawood – $115,515
      • Route 28 Centerville and Marstons Mills (Anticipated Const. Start = Centerville FY24, MM FY27)
        • Route 28 from Phinneys Lane to Route 149, including MMWWTP conversion.
        • Surveyor: SMC Dawood – $188,620
      • Property owners w/in the project area will be notified via mail in the coming weeks regarding the need for survey crews to access their property.
      • Anticipate completion of these survey efforts in the first quarter of CY2021
      • DPW design team will use surveys to prepare preliminary designs in-house.  Consultants will be retained for final design.
    • Continuing design and coordination with Vineyard Wind on the Strawberry Hill Road Project.
      • Additional subsurface utility location was completed in June and design is being modified based upon the results of these findings.
      • Targeting spring 2021 construction.
    • Construction of sewer extension on Kidd’s Hill Road, Merchants Way and Business Drive has been completed (except for final paving).  Funded by MassWorks Grant.
    • Annual Estuary Monitoring Sampling is underway
    • Continuing in-house preliminary design of Phase 1 projects.

OTHER WASTEWATER PROJECTS OF NOTE (NON-SEWER EXPANSION)

  • Rendezvous Lane Pump Station Replacement Project is currently out to bid.
    • Construction anticipated starting this fall and be completed in the spring.
  • Received the Solids Handling Upgrade Preliminary Design Report for $8M+ upgrade to the facility
    • Project on State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Intended Use Plan — Appropriation request for construction anticipated in coming months.
  • No decision by Air Force yet. Last meeting in March. Drafting letter to try to move things along.

UPDATE: April 16, 2020

  • MEPA Process continues

o   Received ENF decision on April 3, 2020.

o   Next Step – Prepare and submit Single EIR, anticipated this summer

  • RFP’s received today for design of Route 28 East Project

o   Project includes Phinney’s Lane pump station, force main to back to WPCF and gravity sewer on Route 28 from Strawberry Hill Road to Phinneys Lane and on Phinneys Lane from Wequaquet Lane to Route 28.

o   Targeting Fall, 2021 construction.

  • 3 RFP’s on the street for survey services to support design efforts of following projects:

o   Phinney’s Lane Sewer Expansion (neighborhoods to west and east side of Phinney’s Lane)

o   Long Pond Sewer Expansion

o   Route 28 Centerville and Marstons Mills (from Phinneys Lane to Route 149, including MMWWTP conversion).

  • Continuing design and coordination with Vineyard Wind on the Strawberry Hill Road Project.
  • Construction of sewer extension on Kidd’s Hill Road, Merchants Way and Business Drive scheduled for this spring (funded by MassWorks grant).
  • Continued in-house preliminary design of Phase 1 projects.
  • JBCC still awaiting decision on award of operations contract to T.O.B./Converge partnership. Met with Air Force in late March to answer questions about our joint proposal.


UPDATE: February 27, 2020 View DPW Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: January 24, 2020 View DPW Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: January 14, 2020 View Expanded Environmental Notification Form HERE

UPDATE: January 2020 View Final Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan HERE

UPDATE: January 2020 View CWMP Appendices HERE

UPDATE: December 19, 2019 View DPW Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: November 21, 2019 View DPW Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: October 3, 2019 View Final Draft of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan HERE View Financing Plan for the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan HERE

UPDATE: October 3, 2019 The Town will host a series of four public information sessions over the next 30 days that will allow the public to hear about the plan, ask questions, and offer comments. Information sessions will be held at 6:30 pm in Barnstable County Complex Conference Room 10/15, Hyannis Town Hall 10/22, Marstons Mills Liberty Hall 10/28 & Osterville Library 10/21.

For More Information Contact: Daniel W. Santos, P.E. Director of Public Works Daniel.Santos@town.barnstable.ma.us

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works released the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP).  The Draft CWMP will guide wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal efforts in Barnstable for the next 30 years, with the primary goals of reducing nutrient enrichment of coastal estuaries and fresh water ponds as well as the protection of public water supplies.  Secondary goals include supporting economic growth and providing solutions in areas where it has traditionally been difficult to site on-site systems such as areas with high groundwater and poor soils.  The Draft CWMP relies on both traditional methods of addressing wastewater, in the form of centralized collection and treatment, but also invests heavily in alternative technologies in the short term to potentially minimize the need for centralized sewering in later phases of the plan.

The Town has been working since 2015 to develop a plan that meets the needs of the community as well as the requirements of the Cape Commission’s “208 Plan” that was released in 2017.  The “208 Plan” outlines the region’s plan to meet the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act.

UPDATE: June 20, 2019 View recent Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP)  Power Point Presentation HERE

UPDATE: January 3, 2019 View Power Point Presentation on Wastewater Efforts in Barnstable HERE 

UPDATE: November 17, 2017 View details HERE outlining Intermunicipal Agreement between Barnstable, Mashpee and Sandwich to Clean Up Popponesset Bay.

UPDATE: August 17, 2017 View Final Wastewater Planning Presentation to Town Council HERE

UPDATE: June 17, 2017 The Town of Barnstable’s Water Resources Advisory Committee held a workshop on Saturday June 17, 2017 to discuss the timeline, process and preliminary costs associated with cleaning up Barnstable’s ponds, rivers, shorelines and embayments. View meeting HERE

UPDATE: May 17, 2017 View Barnstable’s Draft Wastewater Plan HERE presented by DPW to the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) and Town CouncilBarnstable Walling Map – 1856

 

 

Proposed Private Pier on Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda Tonight

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UPDATE:

Applicant requested continuance to December 22, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

December 8, 2020 6:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91324254128

Meeting ID: 913 2425 4128 888 475 4499 

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18

http://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1

II. Continuances

C. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an 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 seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090 .Continued from 11/24

UPDATE: 

Applicant requested continuance to December 8, 2020  6:30 pm

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Tuesday November 24, 2020, 6:30pm Agenda HERE

Remote Participation Instructions

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92270642906

Meeting ID: 922 7064 2906
888-475-4499

Meeting televised live on Comcast Channel 18

http://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1

 

II.  NOTICES of  INTENT

A. Donald J. MacKinnon, Trustee, MCCM Realty Trust. Removal of 3,000 s.f. of an 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 seasonal town office building on 15’x30’ deck at 33 Oyster Place Road, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 101 and 910 Main Street, Cotuit Map 035 Parcel 090

 

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

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

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2020

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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