Prescribed Burns at Camp Edwards!

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 Prescribed burns planned for Camp Edwards

September 21 and September 22, conditions permitting

The Massachusetts National Guard’s Natural Resources Program plans to conduct prescribed burns on Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod today, Thursday, September 21, and Friday, September 22. The primary objectives of the prescribed burns are wildland fuel hazard reduction, ecological pine barrens/grasslands management, and wildland firefighter training.

Questions may be directed to Emily Kelly, Community Involvement Specialist, at 339-202-9341, or Jake McCumber, Natural Resources Manager, at 339-202-9343.

Attention Transfer Station Users

WEATHER ADVISORY: Barnstable Transfer Station
 
Inclement weather conditions have the potential to impact our service to you. The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works is closely tracking Hurricane Lee 🌀 and potential impacts to our community.
Please be advised that should we experience above average sustained winds, the Town of Barnstable Transfer Station will be required to close. We will continue to monitor the storm and keep residents informed of any anticipated service interruptions. Questions? Please contact the Transfer Station and Recycling Division at 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

Attention Transfer Station Users

Transfer Station Closed Monday September 4, 2023

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday September 5, 2023. For questions, call 508-420-2258. 

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE

Selective Shellfish Areas to Reopen Sunrise Tomorrow


 

 

UPDATE: AUGUST 11, 2023

Barnstable Harbor, Cotuit Bay and West Bay are all cleared to re-open to shellfishing effective sunrise tomorrow 08/12/2023.

These areas will revert to the open/closed maps from before the emergency closure meaning that any areas within these water bodies that were closed prior to the emergency closure, remain closed.

Shellfish open and closed area maps should be updated by tomorrow morning to show the most up to date maps, you can view them HERE and HERE

Be sure to check the maps tomorrow before the afternoon tide to ensure you are headed out to an open area as all of Hyannis and Poponessett Bay remain CLOSED until further notice.

Take Care,

Amy Croteau

Any questions please call the Division of Marine Fisheries at 978-282-0308.

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2023 Cotuit Firecracker 5k

Register HERE

Cotuit Firecracker 5K

July 01, 2023 6PM Race Time, Kid’s Race begins 5:45pm

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

Benefits: Barnstable Land Trust, Cotuit Athletic Association, Cotuit Santuit Civic Association, Cape Cod Challenger Club

Join the Independence Day weekend tradition in the beautiful village of Cotuit. The course is fast and flat and provides runners with a lovely tour through the village to finish at historic Lowell Field, the home of the Cotuit Kettleers Cape League Baseball team.

Mass DEP Finalizes New Title V & Watershed Permit Regulations

Received today from Mass DEP regarding the new Title V and Watershed Permit Regulations that are now public but will not be effective until July 7, 2023.

310 CMR 15.000: Septic Systems (“Title 5”) | Mass.gov

314 CMR 21.00: Watershed Permit Regulations | Mass.gov

Frequently Asked Questions HERE

Attention Transfer Station Users

Transfer Station Closed Monday June 19, 2023

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day.  Trash and recycling services will resume on a normal schedule Tuesday June 20, 2023. For questions, call 508-420-2258.

Transfer Station & Recycling Division Information HERE