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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)

Oystering Season Opens Today

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Recreational Oystering Season Begins

SHELLFISHING UPDATE FROM MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Water quality test taken by the MA Division of Marine Fisheries on Tuesday, November 5th show North Bay is suitable for shellfishing. Bay street will be open to shellfishing at sunrise on Saturday, November 9th. Any questions please call Natural Resources, 508-790-6272.

Oysters will open in the Town of Barnstable for both the southside (Cotuit Town Dock and Handy Point) and the northside (Scudder Lane, Barnstable). Please remember the limit is 1/2 peck per week. For more information, visit Natural Resources HERE or call 508-790-6272.

Saturday November 2, 2019

OYSTERS
LEGAL SIZE OYSTER: Minimum legal harvest size is three (3) inches longest length.
RECREATIONAL HARVEST LIMIT: Not more than 1/2 peck (5 quarts dry measure) per calendar week
SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT: The Natural Resources Office reserves the right to prohibit the harvest of shellfish at any time in any area of the Town for management purposes.

View Notice HERE

Shellfish Area Maps HERE

Shellfishing Regulations HERE

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2019

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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