Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings January 2020

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee – Tuesday January 7, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday January 9, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 9, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday January 14,  5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday January 15, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Thursday January 16, 5:30pm, Cotuit Library (No Public Comment)

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday January 21 , 5:30pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee – Wednesday January 22, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Thursday January 23, 5:30pm, Cotuit Library (No Public Comment)

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday January 23, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 23, 7pm, Town Hall 

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday January 27, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

 

Cahoon Museum of American Art

Winter Party: Winter Wonders

Friday, December 13, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Join Cotuit’s own Art Museum for their 2nd annual Winter Wonders party. The event includes: Cahoon in Bloom, a spectacular display of floral arrangements by designers from the Osterville Garden Club; a silent auction of works by Howard Bonington, Hilary HutchisonMarion Waldron Nicastro,  Carol Jean-O’Toole, Gary Oro, and David Sigel; a signature raffle; a newly stocked Museum Shop; refreshments, music and fun activities for families. Enjoy time in the Museum galleries and view the current art exhibitions, Soo Sunny Park: Boundary Conditions and Gretchen Romey-Tanzer: Inspirations.
Click here for more information and event details

Admission is Free

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings December 2019

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee – Wednesday December 4, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday December 5, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 5, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday December 10,  5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday December 16, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday December 17, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday December 18, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 19, 7pm, Town Hall 

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

 

Reminder: Vessel Storage Deadline Approaches

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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.

 

Veteran’s Day Parade Today

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Barnstable Veterans Day Parade!

Monday 10 am, November 11, 2019


The parade will form next to the Town Hall Building, extending back to the Village Green and step off promptly at a 10:00 AM.  Proceeding down South St. to Old Colony, West onto  Main St., concluding at the Hyannis Village Green for the Annual Barnstable Soldiers Veterans Day Program. This year’s keynote speaker is Colonel (Retired) Scott A. Romberger, COO of the EOM Offshore Team.

Veterans Day – Monday, November 11th – Third Annual Veterans Town Hall

Immediately following the parade at Barnstable Town Hall, 2ndFloor Hearing Room,  367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA.  The Veterans Town Hall features Ten Minute Testimonies of Combat Veterans: Veterans Tell the Community What It Felt Like to Go to War.  Please join this community event hosted by the Town of Barnstable and the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center: an opportunity to listen respectfully and demonstrate your interest genuinely.  This is a solemn and non-political event. There is no question and answer period; no debate on the merits or justifications of war; no recrimination or accusations.  This event’s concept was created by Sebastian Junger, Journalist, Author and Veterans Advocate and supported by Congressman Seth Moulton, former Marine and Iraq Veteran.  The Hyannis Elks will be providing food for this event.

Veterans Day: What’s Closed, Open in Barnstable
What’s closed:

Public schools
Town offices (state and federal offices also closed)
Public Libraries
Post offices
Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday
What’s Open:

Restaurants
Convenience Stores
Liquor stores
Retail stores (check with your local retailers first)

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2019

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

VOTE in TOWN ELECTIONS – Tuesday November 5, 7am-8pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Wednesday November 6, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday November 7, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday November 7, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire District Space Needs Info Meeting-  Tuesday November 12, 7pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commission – Wednesday November 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday November 18, 5:30pm, Cotuit Fire Station

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday November 19, 5:30pm, Town HallCancelled

Town Council Homelessness Committee – Tuesday November 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire District SPECIAL MEETING – Tuesday November 19, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Wednesday November 20, 5:30pm, Cotuit Fire Station

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday November 20, 5:45pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday November 21, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday November 21, 7pm, Town Hall 

Cotuit Fire District Union Negotiating Committee – Friday November 22, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

 

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

 

Weather Notice

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY…

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE…In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and
Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Citizens Leadership Academy

COMING SOON

The twenty-seventh session of Inside Barnstable Town Government

 A Citizens Leadership Academy will begin Tuesday, January 28, 2020 The Academy is an 11-week commitment with the goal of educating the citizens of Barnstable about the operations of town government, while also obtaining valuable feedback and participation from those citizens participating in the Academy. It is designed to advance understanding of and participation in civic affairs as well as to increase awareness of the challenges facing municipal government. Inside Barnstable Town Government began in 2003. To date, over 700 Barnstable residents and employees have participated in the program.

Classes are held on Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00 PM and will be in various locations throughout the Town.  The Academy also includes a bus tour of the seven villages.  The classes are conducted by Town staff and provide interactive learning experiences, group discussions, and site tours.  The program is free of charge and open to anyone who resides or works in the Town of Barnstable.   Class size is limited so Register early to avoid the waiting list.  NO FEE!!

Applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 367 Main Street, Hyannis or online HERE

Susan French & Arthur Caiado

For specific information, call Academy Facilitators Sue French at 508-362-2864 or Deb Brunelle at 508-648-5936

Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit

Same time: 11 am – 3 pm
Historical Society Grounds
Admission: $5 members, $6 nonmembers
$3 for children ages 4 to 12
  • Homemade Pies and Slices for Sale
  • Cotuit Chili Challenge – Sample any or all and vote
  • Complimentary Glass of Beer or Apple Cider
  • Open-Hearth Cooking in 1808 Homestead
  • Outdoor Games for Children
  • Gift Shop Sale (25 % off on selected items)
  • Fly-Tying Demo by Mike DeSisto of Cotuit Saltwater Fly
  • Weaving Demonstration by Jane Moore, Weavers’ Guild, Boston
  • Book Signing by author Annie B. Copps “A Little Taste of Cape Cod,”

More info HERE