MOORING WAITING LIST DRAWING RESULTS
All names picked from the drawing will have until Wednesday, August 15, 2018 by 4:15 PM to submit the required $25 waiting list fee then these names will be added to the end of the currently active waiting list in chronological order as drawn. If not received at the Harbormaster’s Office by August 15, 2018 at 4:15 PM, the name will not be placed on the waiting list. All mooring regulations must be followed.
Learn More HERE
Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday August 7, 6pm, Town Hall
Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday August 8, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library
Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 9, 7pm, Town Hall
Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday August 14, 5:30pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday August 14, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday August 15, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday August 16, 6pm, Town Hall
Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 16, 7pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday August 21, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday August 27, 5pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD
Town Council Roads Committee – TBD
View Barnstable eWeekly HERE
UPDATE – 07/25/18 – See Legal Ad Requesting Comment in CCT HERE
UPDATE – 02/14/18 – See Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda HERE & Minutes HERE
UPDATE – 11/13/17 – See CCC Staff Report HERE
UPDATE – 11/1/17 Cell Tower, 414 Main St., Cotuit – CCC Public Hearing Notice
View Project Files HERE
UPDATE – 10/13/17: The Cape Cod Commission will be holding a Public Meeting on the project on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at 5pm, Freedom Hall, Main Street Cotuit
UPDATE – 10/5/17: Hearing Officer (Procedural Only) – TowerNorth Telecommunications Monopole #TR17020
October 19, 2017
10:00 am
Location:
Cape Cod Commission, 3225 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
A hearing officer for the Cape Cod Commission will hold a pro-forma hearing on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cape Cod Commission, 3225 Main Street, Route 6A, Barnstable, MA for the purpose of procedurally opening the public hearing period on Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review for the following project. The project is a mandatory DRI pursuant to Section 3 of the Cape Cod Commission’s Enabling Regulations Governing Review of Developments of Regional Impact. This notice is being published pursuant to Section 5 of the Cape Cod Commission Act.
Project Name: TowerNorth Telecommunications Monopole
Project Applicant: TowerNorth
Project Site/Location: 414 Main Street, Cotuit, MA
Project Description: Proposed construction of a 170 foot-telecommunications facility tower to serve wireless carriers located on the former Main Street water tank.
NOTE: The purpose of this hearing is to open the DRI hearing period on the project for procedural purposes only. No substantive presentations will be made, no testimony will be taken and no substantive action will be taken regarding this project at this hearing. Further notice will be provided at a future time when substantive project review commences.
Project documents may be viewed at the Cape Cod Commission office located at 3225 Main Street, Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Commission office at (508) 362-3828. If you are deaf or hard of hearing or are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation, contact the Cape Cod Commission at (508) 362-3828; for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) dial 711.
UPDATE – 9/05/17: Photo Simulation of proposed cell tower HERE
UPDATE – 7/19/17: Read documents provided by Cotuit Water Department HERE pertaining to the Cotuit Fire District’s proposed new cell tower
UPDATE – 7/18/17: The Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association will be hosting a public meeting 7:30 at Freedom Hall on Tuesday, July 18 where a representative from the proposed cell tower developer will be present to further discuss the project and answer questions about the project. The public is encouraged to attend.
UPDATE – 7/6/17: The following new Section 106 filing for the proposed cell tower has been submitted.
File Number: 0007844737
TCNS Number: 157671
Purpose: New Tower Submission Packet
Notification Date: 7AM EST 07/07/2017
Applicant: TowerNorth Development, LLC c/o Centerline Communications, LLC
Consultant: EnviroBusiness, Inc. d/b/a EBI Consulting (EBI 6117002280)
Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: No
Site Name: Cotuit
Site Address: 414 Main Street
Detailed Description of Project: 6117002280 Proposed construction of a new telecommunications monopole and compound resulting in ground disturbance
Site Coordinates: 41-37-47.9 N, 70-26-30.7 W
City: Cotuit
County: BARNSTABLE
State:MA
Lead SHPO/THPO: Massachusetts Historical Commission
Consultant Contact Information:
EnviroBusiness, Inc. d/b/a EBI Consulting (EBI 6117002280)
21 B Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 914-434-2173
Email: agreen@ebiconsulting.com
UPDATE 6/23/17: Cape Cod Times Article 6/23/17
Balloon Test view from 414 Main St., Cotuit, 6/23/17
Osterville Cell Tower, South County Rd., Osterville
Sample Test, Anywhere USA (Fall)
UPDATE 6/16/17: Opportunity to give public comment at Barnstable Historical Commission’s Meeting, Tuesday June 20, 4pm, Town Hall. View Agenda HERE If you would like to submit comments in writing email them to , Elizabeth Jenkins, Barnstable’s Director of Planning & Development elizabeth.jenkins@town.barnstable.ma.us or to Centerline Communications, the project proponent, bstern@centerlinecommunications.com View Public Notice 6/16/17 Barnstable Patriot HERE
According to Cotuit Water Department a balloon test is scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12pm. An engineering team from Chappell will be on site to fly the balloon and take view shed analysis photos from the surrounding area. In addition, there is a boat scheduled to obtain photos from Cotuit Bay. Photo simulations will be submitted with the applications, as required by the Town of Barnstable & the Cape Cod Commission. The balloon will fly for 3+ hours and will include heights of 150’ and 170’. The test will be coordinated by Jay Thibault, Senior Project Manager – Wireless Services Chappell Engineering Associates, LLC
201 Boston Post Road West, Suite 101
Marlborough, MA 01752
Office: 508.481.7400
Fax: 508.481.7406
Mobile: 617.335.4096
jthibault@chappellengineering.com
BACKGROUND
The Cotuit Water Commissioners have signed a contract with Centerline Construction to lease land for the development of a freestanding cell tower.
HERE are the preliminary engineering plans for the proposed cell tower to be located on Cotuit Fire District land. Further maps & info HERE
The consultant for T-Mobile Northeast LLC, (the Applicant) recently relayed the following to Elizabeth Jenkins, Barnstable’s Director of Planning & Development:
The proposed project is considered a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) that requires review by the Cape Cod Commission. See the Commission’s Guidelines for DRI Review of Wireless Communication Towers HERE
Send snail mail comments to: Project 6117002280-WRR, c/o EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01808 or telephone (914) 434-2173
Check back for updates and public meeting notices.
The Dottridge Homestead, 1148 Main Street, Cotuit, MA
Join the Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit’s (HSSC) signature event of the summer with tasty food, fabulous floral décor and live jazz music! Raffle and live “OverBoard Auction”. All proceeds help support the ongoing efforts to preserve Cotuit’s cultural heritage, community and scholarship programs. More Info HERE
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View Guidebook HERE
Planning an event on Town Property?
Need assistance in understanding the special event permitting process, timeframes, etc.?
Please contact Assistant Director of Planning & Development Liz Hartsgrove via email at Elizabeth.hartsgrove@town.barnstable.ma.us or call, 508-862-4670
View Barnstable eWeekly HERE
UPDATE: July 12, 2018
Areas recently closed will “REOPEN TO SHELLFISHING” as of sunrise on July 13, 2018
See Update Notice HERE
EMERGENCY NOTICE Due to vandalism of the port a potty at the Cotuit Town Dock, as of noon July 5, 2018 the Cotuit Bay area is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH until further notice. More Information call 508-790-6272 8:30a-4:15p, M-F
“The waters and flats and all tributaries of Cotuit Bay in the Town of Barnstable, West of a line drawn between the Eastern most extremity of Handy Point and the Eastern most extremity of Bluff Point.”
See Notice HERE
Cotuit Fire District Fire Commissioner’s Meeting
Tuesday July 10, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
View Agenda HERE
View Barnstable eWeekly HERE
July 1 Fireworks @ Dusk over Cotuit Inner Harbor. View from Ropes Beach, Little River Road, Cordwood Landing
July 4 Activities (Except for Fireworks, No Rain Date)
11 AM Cotuit Parade Kicks off at Post Office and ends at the Waldorf School Field
4 PM Hyannis Parade Kicks off at Main/Ocean Streets ends at Main/Sea Streets
5-7 PM Town Band Performance on Village Green, Hyannis
Dusk Fireworks over Lewis Bay, Hyannis (September 1, Rain date)
Viewing: The main viewing locations for this year’s fireworks will be Aselton Park, Bismore Park, and Veteran’s Park Beach. Kalmus Beach will be available for handicapped parking only.
Fireworks Parking (Barnstable): A Parking Ban will be in effect South of South Street (Ocean Street, Old Colony Boulevard, Gosnold Street and all streets running off of Gosnold Street) from 5:00 PM to midnight to allow for pedestrian access. Parking will be available in the North Street parking lots and Town Hall parking lot. Tow Zones Strictly Enforced. Carpooling suggested.
9:00am – Noon Artists creating live on the green and scenic Cotuit locations (all art will be available in live auction)
9:30am – 11:00am Music – Drumma Queens
9:30am – Noon Silent Art Auction -bid on art in the silent art auction and preview live art auction
11:00am – 2:30pm Food – Pineapple Caper Food Truck, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Noon – 1:00pm Music – Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group
1:00pm – 2:30pm Live Art Auction with Charlie Bailey-Gates (bring a folding chair and join the bidding!)
9:00am – 2:30pm All Day Fun and More – Family Fun crafts, Cahoon Museum Store pop-up shop, Support your Cape museum! More Information HERE
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday July 10, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday July 11, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library
Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday July 17, 5:30pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday July 17, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday July 18, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday July 19, 6pm, Town Hall
Town Council Meeting – Thursday July 19, 7pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday July 23, 5pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD
Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – TBD
Town Council Roads Committee – TBD
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY…
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday July 10, 2018
An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards
Current Air Quality Report & Forecast HERE
MassDEP Air & Climate HERE
Wednesday JULY 11, 2018
Register until July 3, 2018 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:
Distances:
Start Locations:
Awards: Prize money to first five finishers, male and female – $250.00 for first, $75.00 for second, $50.00 for third, $40.00 for fourth and $35.00 for fifth. Medals to all youth twelve and under and first through third in each age group.
Age Groups: 20 and under, 21 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60-69, 70 -79, 80 plus
Entry Fee:
Swag: Free cotton-t to first 150 to register
FOOD, MUSIC, ICE GREAM SANDWICHES FOR YOUTH UNDER 21, A FREE BEER FOR ALL 21 AND OVER
Link for the running route is HERE
To celebrate Independence Day, the Oyster Harbors Club hosts Fireworks July 1st, 2018, 9pm Cotuit Inner Harbor
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View HERE
CROCKER NECK CONSERVATION AREA
PRESCRIBED BURN SCHEDULED
* WEATHER PERMITTING*
Wednesday June 27, 2018
When: Scheduled from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
PLEASE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM BURN AREA
WHERE CONTRACTORS ARE WORKING
Why: This type of controlled prescribed fire management promotes fresh growth of new plants, provides habitat and foraging opportunities for local wildlife, and also serves as wildfire prevention and refuge for people caught in between a wildfire event. Surrounding neighborhoods are protected by reducing the chance of wildfire in Crocker Neck by conducting these low burning controlled fires on a regular basis.
See Map of Area HERE
Darcy Karle, Conservation Administrator
darcy.karle@town.barnstable.ma.us P 508-862-4093
Cotuit Fire Department will be issuing a reverse 911 notice!
UPDATE: June 28,2018
The prescribed burn at Crocker Neck yesterday was successful. Twenty-two acres were treated by reducing forest floor fuels for potential wildfire risk!
There were 5 staff from NE-FFM, 5 crew members from the Mass DCR fire district (free service), and 2 from Cotuit fire conducting the burn.
The costs will be reimbursed through the Mass Wildlife 2018 Habitat Management grant award to Barnstable Conservation.
View Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission HERE
View Information Received 3/22/18 from Barnstable Town Attorney HERE
View Information Received 3/22/18 from Barnstable Finance Director HERE
Update: Following the June 25, 2018 hearing, the Planning Board has kept open and continued the Public Hearing on these 2 items until their July 9, 2018 meeting.
Update: The Barnstable Town Council has referred two Agenda items to the Planning Board for public hearings on Monday June 25, 2018.
Item 2018-159, proposing to prohibit non-medical marijuana establishments town-wide, sponsored by Council President Steinhilber.
Item 2018-163, proposing to create a Cannabis Overlay District and regulations for establishing and operating marijuana establishments, sponsored by Councilors Beedenbender, Cullum, and Schnepp.
View Agenda Items and Maps HERE
Overview of the process may be found HERE
View Barnstable eWeekly HERE
Saturday June 23, 2018
9-12 Barnstable Transfer Station
45 Flint St., Marstons Mills
More Info HERE
Next Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday August 25, 9-12
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For the 16th straight year, kids on Cape Cod will have an opportunity to learn how to shellfish. Barnstable’s Natural Resources Department is offering three free shellfishing classes for young people in June at the Bridge Street Landing in Osterville.
Natural Resources staff and town shellfish volunteers will assist participants who want to learn how to dig. Participants should be prepared to get wet and waders, hip boots or knee boots would be helpful, along with protective gloves.
Shellfish may be taken by hand or rake and small garden hand rakes and trowels will be allowed.
Shellfish regulations apply as always and those legally harvested with a valid permit may be taken home.
The classes are Saturday, June 16 at 8 a.m., Sunday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, June 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Attendees will receive a “Clammer Kid” badge and an activity booklet, along with certificates of completion.
All ages shellfishing classes will be held June 30 @ 7:30 a.m. and August 19 at 1 p.m. at the Bridge Street Landing.
For more information, call Natural Resources during office hours Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 4:15pm at 508-790-6272 or direct your questions via email to amy.croteau@town.barnstable.ma.us
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.”
PURCHASE FY2019 TRANSFER STATION STICKERS NOW!
2018 EXPIRES JUNE 30
It is that time of year to head to Town of Barnstable Transfer Station to purchase your annual Residential Transfer Station Sticker. Last year’s transfer station sticker allows you entry until June 30, 2018. Residents must also renew their Free Recycle Only Sticker. The fiscal year 2019 transfer station sticker will be valid July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The fiscal year 2019 sticker costs $250 for one vehicle and $25 for second vehicle per household.
Transfer Station office located at 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills during normal business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. seven days a week. To obtain a sticker, you must bring a copy of your valid vehicle registration showing a Barnstable street address, additional documents may be required. Stickers may be obtained through the mail using this form HERE . Recycling only stickers may also be obtained through the mail using this form HERE.
For questions about Transfer Station Stickers, call P.J. Kelliher at 508-420-2258
UPDATE: 6/14/18 Due to weather conditions the burn has been cancelled.
UPDATE: 6/12/18 The prescribed burn at Crocker Neck is now scheduled for Thursday or Friday June 14 or 15, weather dependent. The Fire Department will issue a phone notification if given the green light.
UPDATE: 4/27/18 The prescribed burn at Crocker Neck is on hold until late May, to prevent unnecessary damage to oak trees. Once the leaves are out, they will be less susceptible to damage from a low slow burn. This cold spring and wet year have played havoc on burn schedules.
Check back for Updates!
The Barnstable Conservation Division has contracted with Northeast Forest and Fire Management LLC to conduct another prescribed burn in the Crocker Neck Conservation Area of Cotuit. They will be focusing on Subunits B & D. See map of Subunits Here. Depending on weather conditions, it is scheduled for Monday April 23, 2018. If it is a go a phone notification will be issued by the Cotuit Fire Department to nearby residents.
More Information HERE
Photo by Rick Heath, 2010
The Cape Cod Baseball League is the premier amateur baseball league in the nation since 1885 and 2018 marks the 133rd season. Join Cotuit Kettleers opening day as they host the Brewster Whitecaps at Elizabeth Lowell Park, 5pm, Tuesday June 12.
View Cotuit Kettleers HERE
View 2018 game schedule HERE
View Barnstable eWeekly HERE
Cotuit Fire District Fire Commissioner’s Meeting
Tuesday June 12, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
View Agenda HERE
Barnstable Precinct 7 
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