Cotuit Firecracker 5k TODAY!

JULY 5, 2017

Register HERE

Cotuit Firecracker 5k

Benefits: Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association & The Cotuit Athletic Association (The Cotuit Kettleers)

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

Start Times:

  • 5:40pm for youth six and under
  • 5:45pm for youth 7-12
  • 6:00pm for 5k

Distances:

  • Youth six and under 100 yards
  • Youth 7-12 ½ mile
  • Main run 5k

Start Locations:

  • Youth six and under – at entrance to Lowell Park
  • Youth 7-12 – At finish line of 5k
  • 5k – at the corner of Lowell Ave and Main Street

Awards: Prize money to first five finishers, male and female – $300.00 for first, $75.00 for second, $50.00 for third $37.50 for both fourth and fifth, medals to all youth twelve and under and first in each age group

Age Groups: 20 and under, 21 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60-69, 70 -79, 80 plus

Entry Fee:

  • 6 and under free
  • 7-12 $10.00
  • 13-18 $15.00
  • 19 and over-$30.00 until June 12, $32.50 from June 13th-July 3, $35.00 on Race day

Swag: Free cotton-t to first 150 to register

FOOD, MUSIC, ICE GREAM SANDWICHES FOR YOUTH UNDER 21, A FREE BEER FOR ALL 21 AND OVER

Register HERE until July 3 at 11:45 p.m only or on race day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lowell Park, Cotuit.

Link for the running route is HERE

 

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!

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings JULY


Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday  July 6, 5pm., Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Monday July 10, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday July 12, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday July 12, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday July 13, 5pm., Freedom Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday July 17, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday July 18, 5:30pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Village Meeting – Tuesday July 18, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday July 19, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday July 20, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday July 24, 5pm, Freedom Hall  Cancelled

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday July 25, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday July 27, 4:30pm., Freedom Hall

 

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

 

Transfer Station Stickers $240 yr

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PURCHASE 2018 TRANSFER STATION STICKERS NOW!

2017 EXPIRES JUNE 30

It is that time of year to head to Town of Barnstable Transfer Station to purchase your annual Residential Transfer Station Sticker. Last year’s transfer station sticker allows you entry until June 30, 2017.   Residents must also renew their Free Recycle Only Sticker. The fiscal year 2018 transfer station sticker will be valid July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.  The fiscal year 2018 sticker cost $240 for one vehicle and $25 for second vehicle per household.

Transfer Station office located at 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills during normal business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. seven days a week. To obtain a sticker, you must bring a copy of your valid vehicle registration showing a Barnstable street address, additional documents may be required. Stickers may be obtained through the mail using this form HERE 

For questions about Transfer Station Stickers, call P.J. Kelliher at 508-420-2258

Cemetery Etiquette

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Due to recent reported violations of the Rules & Regulations governing Town Cemeteries please review them HERE to familiarize yourself when visiting Mosswood or any other Town owned cemetery.  Particular attention to the following rule:

Domestic animals of any type shall not be permitted in the cemeteries, except certified animals assisting persons with disabilities.

District Election Results

Cotuit Fire District Results of approximately 258 voters

Congratulations to newly elected :

Fire Commissioner : Adam Zais (205) Cynthia Gardner (53)

Prudential Committee Member : Lisa Mycock Kelly (233)

Water Commissioner : Tom Hoppensteadt (164) Wayne Coluccini (93)

Thank you to all who threw their hats into the ring!! Not running for reelection: Ted Barnicle, Laurie Hadley and Tom Hadley. Thank you for your years of service.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings June

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday June 1, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 1, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday June 5, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Thursday June 8, 10am,  Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting- Tuesday June 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday June 14, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday June 15, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday June 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Village Meeting – Tuesday June 20, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday June 21, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday June 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday June 27, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting- Wednesday June 28, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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