Cotuit’s Own, The Cahoon Museum Annual Brush Off!

The BRUSH OFF IS ON!…on-line, that is…

Join the Cahoon Museum for its 30th annual Cahoon Museum Brush Off Art Auction and Festival as they continue the tradition of celebrating Cape Cod’s art and artists. This year, nearly 75  local and regional artists, offering over 100 artworks, will participate in the Museum’s most important fundraiser. Rain or shine, this new online opportunity allows anyone (anywhere!) to participate and support the Museum and its excellence in exhibitions and programs. Get your “virtual” paddles ready and plan to bid high and often! Register to Bid & More Information HERE

BIDDING OPENS: July 1 – 24

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings July 2020

View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

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

Committee to Address Homelessness in Barnstable –  Tuesday July 14, 6pm, Remote Cancelled

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

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday July 15, 5pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday July 16, 7pm, REMOTE

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Tuesday July 21, 4pm, REMOTE

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday July 21, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday July 21, 7:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday July 23, 5pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday July 27, 6pm, REMOTE

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Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Town Council Town Manager Contract Committee – TBD

 

CELEBRATE FLAG DAY

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Today, June 14 is Flag Day, an annual observance of the Second Continental Congress’ official adoption of the stars and stripes June 14, 1777. At the time, they “resolved that the flag of the 13 United States” be represented by 13 alternating red and white stripes and the union by 13 white stars in a blue field, “representing a new constellation.”

 

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE to GO

Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit

Annual Strawberry Festival TODAY
Saturday, June 13, 2020:  noon – 2 pm


STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE TO GO!
​The Historical Society will not be able to hold this beloved Cotuit tradition in their typical fashion.  BUT, you can still kick off the summer season with the iconic strawberry shortcake!  
Fresh strawberries, delicious biscuits and homemade whipped cream.  ALL to GO…..YUM! View Ticket Information HERE

Absentee Ballots Available for Cotuit Fire District Elections

VIEW SAMPLE BALLOT HERE

Download Absentee Ballot Application HERE

Download Absentee Ballot Application by a Family Member HERE

ABSENTEE BALLOTS INSTRUCTIONS:

Absentee ballots are available for curb side pickup Monday – Friday 9-3 at the Cotuit Fire Station, 64 High Street, Cotuit

Instructions

  1. Complete an Absentee Ballot Application available online. (also available at the Fire Station)
    1. Use the Absentee Ballot Application for a ballot for yourself
    2. Use the Absentee Ballot Application by a family Member for a family member
  2. Proceed to the Cotuit Fire Station parking lot 9-3, Monday thru Friday. (If possible, with your completed application)
  3. Call (508) 428-2210, extension “0” and ask for curb side service.
  4. A firefighter will come to your vehicle and provide you with a ballot and an envelope to seal the ballot in.
  5. You may either leave the sealed ballot in a secured ballot box at the fire station or request an envelope to self-mail the ballot to the District Clerk: Cotuit Fire District, Attn: Clerk, P.O. Box 1475, Cotuit, MA 02635


Annual District In Person  Election Tuesday June 23 from 4-8 at Cotuit Fire Station & Annual District In Person Meeting Wednesday June 24 at 6pm, Lowell Park

Reopening Massachusetts Phase 2

 

Phase 2 has been divided into two parts. Beginning today, Monday, June 8, the following can reopen under certain restrictions:

  • Childcare facilities and day camps
  • Driving and flight school
  • Funeral homes, with occupancy limits
  • Higher education classes including post-secondary, vocational tech and occupation schools may allow students complete required courses for graduation.
  • Historical spaces may reopen outdoor facilities. No guided tours allowed nor can they host functions or gatherings.
  • Hotels and other lodgings, though they may not host events, functions or meetings
  • Outdoor recreation including pools, playgrounds and driving ranges
  • Personal services, such as home cleaning, window washing, education tutoring and career coaching, with social distancing mandated
  • Restaurants, offering only outdoor dining and takeout
  • Retail, with occupancy limits
  • Sports: Professional teams may continue practices starting Monday, though no games or public admission is allowed. Youth sports and adult amateur leagues may resume as well.
  • Warehouses and distribution centers

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings June 2020


View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Tuesday June 2, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 4, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Friday June 5, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Tuesday June 9, 5pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday June 9, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday June 10, 3pm, Cotuit Library CANCELLED

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday June 11, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday June  16, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Civic Association Annual Fire District Budget Night – Tuesday June 16, 7:30pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday June 17, 5pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 18, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday June 22, 6pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire District Elections – Tuesday June 23, 4-8pm, Fire Station

Committee to Address Homelessness in Barnstable –  Tuesday June 23, 6pm, Remote

Cotuit Fire District Annual Meeting – Wednesday June 24, 6pm, Lowell Park

Cotuit Fire District SPECIAL Meeting – Wednesday June 24, 7pm, Lowell Park



Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Town Council Town Manager Contract Committee – TBD

 

MEMORIAL DAY 2020

View Town of Barnstable 2020 Tribute HERE


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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.