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

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday July 11, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday July 12 , 3pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday July 17, 6pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday July 20, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commission – Tuesday July 25 5:45pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

2023 Cotuit Firecracker 5k

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Register HERE

Cotuit Firecracker 5K

July 01, 2023 6PM Race Time, Kid’s Race begins 5:45pm

Where: 10 Lowell Avenue, Lowell Park, Cotuit, MA 02635

Benefits: Barnstable Land Trust, Cotuit Athletic Association, Cotuit Santuit Civic Association, Cape Cod Challenger Club

Join the Independence Day weekend tradition in the beautiful village of Cotuit. The course is fast and flat and provides runners with a lovely tour through the village to finish at historic Lowell Field, the home of the Cotuit Kettleers Cape League Baseball team.

Water Quality – Beach Status

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July 13, 2023 | Public Health Advisory – Long Pond, Marstons Mills and Lovells Pond, Cotuit

Jul 13, 2023 | Beach Water Quality Updates, cyanobacteria

The following water quality updates have been issued for Thursday, July 13, 2023:

  • A Public Health Advisory will be posted at Long Pond, Marstons Mills within 24 hours due to cyanobacteria bloom being present
  • A Public Health Advisory will be posted at Lovells Pond, Cotuit within 24 hours due to cyanobacteria bloom being present
  • A Pet Advisory will be posted at Parker Pond, Osterville within 24 hours due to increasing cyanobacteria biomass
  • Pet Advisory postings remain at Long Pond, Centerville and Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis 

Public Health Advisory

Monday July 10, 2023

Town: Barnstable 

Sample Date: 07-10-2023

Cyanobacteria Status: Use Restriction Recommended

Town Action: Yes

Scum: –

Dominance: Microcystis

Recent Activity: 07/03/2023: Potential for Concern, 06/27/2023: Potential for Concern

Water Temp: 79.6 °F, 26.66 °C

CCC-ID: BA-759

Notes: Town Posted a Public Health Advisory

If you are interested in receiving more information about Cyanobacteria and locations monitored, you may view the 2023 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map at https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/

If you are interested in receiving email notifications when there is a potential toxic bloom identified by Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), you may opt-in by clicking this link: https://apcc.org/our-work/science/community-science/cyanobacteria/cyanobacteria-alert/ where you will be asked to enter your email address in order to receive cyanobacteria alerts.

Thomas A. McKean, RS, CHO
Director of Public Health
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE


Lovells Pond, Santuit

Sample Date: 06-27-2023

Cyanobacteria Status: Potential for Concern

Town Action: Yes

Scum:

Dominance: Microcystis

Recent Activity: 06/26/2023: Potential for Concern, 06/12/2023: Acceptable

Water Temp: 74 °F, 23.52 °C

CCC-ID: BA-759

Notes: Pet Advisory Posted by Town 6/27/23

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Sample Date: 06-26-2023  

Cyanobacteria Status: Potential for Concern

Town Action: No

Scum: Bright green 2 cm scum line. Green particles throughout the water column

Dominance: Microcystis

Recent Activity: 06/12/2023: Acceptable, 05/25/2023: Acceptable

Water Temp: 73.7 °F, 23.35 °C

CCC-ID: BA-759

View Current Water Quality Monitoring & Beach Status Report  HERE

Cyanobacteria FAQ HERE

Mass DEP Finalizes New Title V & Watershed Permit Regulations

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Received today from Mass DEP regarding the new Title V and Watershed Permit Regulations that are now public but will not be effective until July 7, 2023.

310 CMR 15.000: Septic Systems (“Title 5”) | Mass.gov

314 CMR 21.00: Watershed Permit Regulations | Mass.gov

Frequently Asked Questions HERE

Attention Transfer Station Users

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Transfer Station Closed Monday June 19, 2023

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day.  Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday June 20, 2023. For questions, call 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

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

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Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 1, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday June 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday June 14 , 3pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 15, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday June 21, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit School Sub Committee – Thursday June 22, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Wednesday June 28, 6pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Civic Association Zoom Only Meeting Tonight 7pm

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On Tuesday May 23, 2023 7:00pm  the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association will host the Cotuit Fire District’s Annual Candidates & Budgets Night via ZOOM Only- Meeting ID 849 4876 0280 Passcode:793608

This is your chance to review the Cotuit Fire District’s Annual Budget and Warrant and ask questions of the elected officials and to learn more about the citizens running in this year’s district elections. The persons who will stand for election to District offices on Election Day (Tuesday, May 30, 2023) will also introduce themselves and be available to answer your questions. The candidates running for a three year term are: Adam Zais, Fire Commissioner; David Churbuck, Water Commissioner; and Seth Burdick, Prudential Committee.

View Zoom recording of meeting HERE

2023 Cotuit Fire District Annual Meeting Warrant

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View Cotuit Fire District 2023 Annual Meeting Warrant HERE

Annual District Elections 4pm-8pm Tuesday May 30, 2023 Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit                                

ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FIRE STATION, 64 HIGH ST., COTUIT, MA

Annual Meeting 7:30pm Wednesday May 31, 2023 Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit

Village Clean-Up 2023

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Join the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association

Help Clean-Up the Village

Meet at Lowell Park  SATURDAY MAY 13, 10am

Thank you for taking pride in your community

The Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association is holding its annual Spring Cleanup of Cotuit Streets on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10am to noon. Meet at Lowell Park parking lot. Anyone who would like to assist in the cleanup can sign up via email at cotuitevents@gmail.com. Some of the areas to be addressed include Main St., Putnam Ave, Old Oyster Rd., Santuit-Newtown Rd., Old Post Rd., and Loop Beach Area. If you know of a location where cleanup would benefit the appearance of our village, please submit it to cotuitevents@gmail.com. Details of the cleanup will be emailed to all volunteers prior to Saturday, May 13. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday, May 20 will serve as the backup date and all volunteers will be notified by email.