Shellfishing Reopens Monday at Sunrise

UPDATE: Shellfishing Reopens at Sunrise Monday August 23, 2021

The division of marine fisheries has instituted a statewide shellfishing closure effective at sunrise Sunday August 22, 2021 until further notice. They will revisit the closure following the hurricane. 

If you have any questions please contact:
Amy Croteau
Senior Natural Resource Officer
Shellfish Constable
Town of Barnstable



2021 Cotuit Firecracker 5k

Friday July  2, 2021

Register HERE

 or on race day from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Lowell Park

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
  • Virtual 25 mile Bike Ride

ATTENTION!!! Cotuit Water Users

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THE COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT HAS DECLARED A STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION – LEVEL I DROUGHT CONDITIONS
•Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 5:00AM and 8:00 PM.
•Residents living in homes on the odd numbered sides of the street are asked to water lawns and gardens on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
•Residents living on even numbered sides of the street are asked to water lawns and gardens on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
•Water only when necessary. Be aware of advance weather forecasts, adjust your schedule for wind and rain to minimize water consumption.
•Maintain your lawn at a height of at least two (2) inches to protect the roots and retain soil moisture.
•Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems, check moisture sensor controls for proper operation.
•Replace any broken or missing sprinkler heads.
•Water conservation kits are available at no charge, upon request.
IMPLEMENTING THESE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION MEASURES COULD HELP TO AVOID A MANDATORY WATER BAN ENFORCED BY MASSDEP.

PLEASE USE WATER WISELY!

Water

MEMORIAL DAY 2021


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Today is the day we formally express our thanks, with gratitude and in remembrance, of the men and women having selflessly given their lives, honoring us, and the freedoms won. If we fail to remember and honor these brave men and women, we’re likely to forget their great sacrifices; let us not forget.