MassDEP Regulatory Changes to Title V Systems to Reduce Nitrogen to Protect Critical Estuaries


Update: June 1, 2022

View MassDEP letter to all Cape Cod Towns HERE

View MassDEP Regulartory Strategy for Estuaries Impaired  by Nitrogen  Factsheet HERE

Update: June 25, 2019


Proposed Board of Health Policy Change to Lift the Protection of Salt Water Estuaries

Board of Health voted 2-1 not to rescind the Interim Regulation Policy that helps protect our estuaries! Thank you to all the citizens who have faithfully attended every meeting, written letters and spoken at public comment. Your collective efforts were instrumental in swaying the BOH’s vote!

UPDATE: June 21, 2019

Board of Health meeting  Tuesday June 25, 2019, 3pm, Town Hall.

View Agenda  HERE

The Public Hearing remains open for you to voice your concerns on this proposal to rescind this important protection of our estuaries.

If you cannot attend submit comments to Board of Health  HERE

UPDATE: January 22, 2019

At the January 22, 2019 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to Board of Health meeting on June 25, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

UPDATE: November 27, 2018

At the November 27, 2018 Board of Health Meeting the public hearing was held open and the item continued to the meeting on January 22, 2019, 3pm, Barnstable Town Hall

Public Meeting Barnstable Town Hall

Tuesday November 27, 3pm

Agenda Item II-B

View Board of Health Agenda HERE

Submit Comments to Board of Health  HERE

Flyer provided by Barnstable Clean Water Coalition

Upcoming Town Council, Precinct 7 & Cotuit Fire District Meetings June 2022

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 2, 7pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday June 8, 3pm, Cotuit Library Cancelled

Cotuit Fire District Long Term Planning Committee – Thursday June 9, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday June 14, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday June 15, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 16, 7pm, Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday June 27, 6pm, Remote

Attention Transfer Station Users

Transfer Station Closed Monday May 30, 2022

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.  Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday, May 31, 2022. For questions, call 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

Civic Association Meeting Tonight 7:30pm

On Tuesday May 17, 2022 at 7:30pm the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association will host the Cotuit Fire District’s Annual Candidates & Budgets Night via ZOOM.

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.

There are three members of each of the Prudential Committee and the Boards of Fire and Water Commissioners, serving staggered 3-year terms so that one seat opens up for election each year.  This year Fran Parks is running for re-election to a new 3 year term for Prudential Committee and Kevin Conley for the Fire Commission.  (each is running unopposed.)   No one submitted papers for the Water Commissioner’s vacancy occurring as a result of the expiration of Scott Horsley’s term.  That seat will be determined by write-in vote.  The Cotuit Fire District also elects a Moderator, whose task is to chair the Annual Meeting.  Ken Molloy is not running for re-election.  John Gardner has submitted papers to run for that post.

Join Zoom Meeting Link HERE:

Zoom Meeting ID: 811 8173 7547

Passcode: 895922

or Phone

+19292056099,,81181737547#,,,,*895922# US (New York)

+13017158592,,81181737547#,,,,*895922# US (Washington DC)

View recorded meeting  HERE

2022 Beach Parking Permits

2022 Resident & Non-Resident Beach Parking Permits  HERE

Given the high volume of permit applications, current turnaround time for stickers to be issued is 2-4 weeks. 2021 beach stickers will be honored until Friday, June 24, 2022. For beach stickers  purchased online, the paid receipt will be honored through June 24, 2022, as long as the receipt is displayed on the vehicle dashboard.

If you need assistance using the online system, please call Shirlee Oakley at 508-862-4750 X4756 for support. Or call the Recreation Division Beach Permit hotline at 508-790-6345 X145

Absentee Ballots Now Available

Annual Cotuit Fire District Elections
Absentee ballots are now available at the Cotuit Fire Department, Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm, unless the firefighters are out on a call. The last day a ballot may be requested is noon on Monday, May 23, 2022. In order to get the absentee ballot you first complete an application. After voting place ballot in absentee ballot envelope and complete the envelope. Mail to: Cotuit Fire District, PO Box 1475, Cotuit, MA 02635 or leave envelope at the fire station. Charles W. Eager, District Clerk


Annual Cotuit Fire District Election Tuesday May 24, 2022 4pm-8 pm, Freedom Hall

Annual COtuit Fire District Meeting Wednesday May 25, 2022 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Upcoming Town Council, Precinct 7 & Cotuit Fire District Meetings May 2022

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee – Monday May 2, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday May 5, 7pm, Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday May 9, 6pm, Remote 

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday May 10, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday May 11, 3pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Hosts – Cotuit Fire District Candidates & Budget’s Night- Tuesday May 17, 7:30pm, Remote

Cotuit School Sub-Committee – Wednesday May 18, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday May 19, 7pm, Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday May 23 6pm, Remote 

Cotuit Fire District Annual Election – Tuesday May 24, 4-8pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District Annual Meeting – Wednesday May 25, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commission – None

Help Clean up Cotuit

Join the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association

Help Clean-Up the Village

Meet at Lowell Park  SATURDAY MAY 14, 2022, 10am for instructions and street assignments

Safety Vests, Gloves,Trash Bags & Pick-Up Tools Provided

 (Rain date May 21)

If you would like to participate, please e-mail cotuitcivicassociation@gmail.com. Having advance indications of participants helps to organize the pick-up areas efficiently. Details of the effort to all volunteers will be e-mailed prior to May 14. Thank you for taking pride in your community!

Attention Transfer Station Users

Transfer Station Closed Monday, April 18, 2022

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, April 18, 2022 in observance of Patriots’ Day.  Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday, April 19, 2022. For questions, call 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

Upcoming Town Council, Precinct 7 & Cotuit Fire District Meetings April 2022

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee- – Wednesday April 6, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 7, 7pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday April 12, 5:30pm, Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday April 13, 3pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday April 21, 5:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday April 25, 6pm, Remote 

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday April 27, 5:30pm, Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 28, 7pm, Remote