GENERAL

Tropical Storm Warning

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Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for our area

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT…

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

– Chatham

– Falmouth

– Provincetown

* WIND

– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind

– Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph

– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph

– The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.

– PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.

– PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.

– ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

 

 

Upcoming Precinct 7, District & Town Council Meetings August 2020

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Water Commission – Tuesday August 4, 8:30am,  REMOTE

Town Council Town Manager Contract Committee – Tuesday August 4, 6pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday August 10, 6pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday August 11, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday August 12, 3pm, Cotuit Library CANCELLED For assistance contact Jessica via Email Precinct7@comcast.net

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Thursday August 13, 6pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission – Tuesday August 17, 5:30pm, REMOTE No Public Comment

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday August 18, 5:30pm, REMOTE

Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday August 18 , 7:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Town Manager Contract Committee – Wednesday August 19, 7pm, REMOTE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 20, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday August 24, 6pm, REMOTE

Town Council Committee to Address Homelessness in Barnstable –  Tuesday August 25, 6pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission Workshop – Wednesday August 26 6:30pm, REMOTE

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday August 26, 6pm, REMOTE

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Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – TBD

 

 

Governor Announces Travel Order

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The Governor announced that effective August 1st, all travelers entering Massachusetts—both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home—must comply with a new travel order. This includes students returning to campuses for the fall semester. View Travel Order HERE

The new travel order requires all visitors and returning residents to fill out a “Massachusetts Traveler Form” unless they are coming from a state that has been designated a lower risk COVID-19 state or fall into an exemption category. The new travel order also provides that visitors and returning residents arriving in Massachusetts from any place other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state must quarantine for 14-days unless they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered on a sample taken not more than 72-hours prior to arriving in Massachusetts.

More details on this order will be posted and available at www.mass.gov/matraveler

 

2020 PARKING PERMITS – BEACH STICKERS

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2020 TOWN OF BARNSTABLE

PARKING PERMITS- A.K.A. BEACH STICKERS

Required Year Round 

Beginning May 26, 2020 Stickers will be available online HERE

            Beach Stickers Available through Mail – Information HERE

Lifeguards, bathhouses and gate attendants will begin on June 27, 2020.

Vote by Mail

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Vote By Mail
In July, a new law was passed to allow all registered voters in Massachusetts to vote by mail in any 2020 election, with no excuse needed.
As required by the new law, a Vote by Mail application has been mailed to every person who was registered to vote by July 1 and who has not already requested an absentee ballot for the State Primary or for all elections this year. A second mailing will be sent out in September to all voters who have not already applied for a Vote by Mail ballot for the November election. The applications are pre-addressed to your local election official and no postage is necessary.
Vote by Mail applications must be delivered to your local election office no later than 4 business days before the election. For the State Primary ballot, your application must reach your local election office no later than August 26. For the State Election ballot, your application must reach your local election office no later than October 28.
If you wish to vote by mail, you are strongly encouraged to return your application as early as possible, to make sure that you will receive your ballot in time to return it and have it be counted. If you’re applying for a State Primary ballot, this application must arrive at your local election office by August 26. For November 3 State Election ballots, the application must arrive by October 28.
Vote by Mail applications are available for download HERE
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Short Term Rental Information

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Town of Barnstable Updated Information HERE

July 15, 2020: Update on Proposed Short Term Rental Regulations in the Town of Barnstable

On June 18, 2020, the Town Council introduced two items aimed at creating enforceable standards for the operation and occupancy of short term rentals in the Town of Barnstable:

  • Item 2020-192, a general ordinance to register short-term rentals with the Town’s Inspectional Services Department and require that certain standards, including life safety standards, are met; and
  • Item 2020-193, a zoning amendment to recognize short-term rentals as an allowed use of a residential dwelling.

 

The Planning Board held a public hearing on the proposed Zoning Amendment addressing short term rentals (Item 2020-193) on Monday night.  The Board took public comment, deliberated on the matter, and closed public comment. The Planning Board put the item on their July 27th agendafor further discussion amongst the Board.  A recording of Monday’s meeting can be viewed here.  Public comment on the proposed zoning item can be submitted by e-mail to karen.herrand@town.barnstable.ma.us.

The Town Council referred Item 2020-192 (General Ordinance) to a public hearing on Thursday, July 16th and the item appears on the agenda.  A Council vote must be taken to open and continue the item to a subsequent meeting, or the Council may choose to open and hold a public hearing on the matter at the July 16th meeting.  Public comment on the proposed general ordinance can be submitted by e-mail to cindy.lovell@town.barnstable.ma.us.

Item 2020-193 (Zoning Amendment) is not on the Town Council agenda for Thursday, July 16th.

Continue to check the Town’s Short Term Rental webpage for updates and more information.

View February 27, 2020 Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review SubCommittee Report and Staff Presentation for Town Council Discussion HERE


Effective July 1, 2019 a new law applies a 5.7% tax to short–term housing rentals — the same lodging tax hotels already have. There also is a Town of Barnstable excise tax of 6% and the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund excise tax of 2.75% for a total of 14.45% tax that needs to be applied. View the law, local registration application and more information HERE

Owners of short-term rentals, called “operators” under the Massachusetts short-term rental law, need to register their property. The operator will receive a certificate number they will need to provide to every intermediary who is collecting rent on their behalf, so the intermediary can remit the taxes.

Operators do have a grace period during the transition. Operators have until November 1, 2019 however if an operator has not received a certificate number and an intermediary has to file taxes, the intermediary can use the Operator’s Social Security Number or their Federal Tax ID number up until November 1st. As of November 1, all returns must include the certificate number.

Learn and watch how to Register your Property HERE

4th of JULY Festivities Cancelled, Fireworks Postponed

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Due to Covid-19, the July 4th Parade in Cotuit and Hyannis are cancelled. The Oyster Harbors Fireworks are also cancelled. The fireworks over Lewis Bay, Hyannis have been rescheduled to Saturday September 5, 2020. The  Willowbend Country Club Fireworks are still at dusk on Saturday July 4, 2020!

Fireworks

 

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

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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

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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

 

Cotuit Fire District Elections Today

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Cotuit Fire District Election Reminder Today June 24, 2020, Cotuit Fire Station 4-8pm 

View Ballot HERE

Annual Meeting Wednesday June 24, 2020, Cotuit Lowell Park, 6pm

View Warrant HERE

Special Meeting, Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Cotuit Lowell Park, 7pm

View Special Meeting Warrant HERE

 

Civic Association Meeting Tonight

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View Meeting HERE

On June 16, 2020, the Cotuit- Santuit Civic Association will hold the Annual Candidates & Budget Night via ZOOM at 7:30.

Your chance to review the Cotuit Fire District’s Annual Budget and Warrant and ask questions of the elected officials and to learn more about the citizens running for this year’s District positions.

Information to participate can be found HERE

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.”