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Taste of Cotuit

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The Dottridge Homestead, 1148 Main Street

Taste of Cotuit
Saturday July 29 6-8 PM

Under the Grand Tent at the Dottridge Homestead

The Taste of Cotuit is the Historical Society’s signature event and major fundraiser of the summer season.
An evening of fine wines and delicious food from our local eateries, it brings together neighbors and friends in the same community spirit that exemplifies Cotuit . Our food vendors include the Cotuit Fresh Market, Cotuit Oyster Co., Kettle Ho Restaurant, and Polar Cave Ice Cream. In addition, there is live musical entertainment and a live auction  where guests can bid on unique packages donated by area merchants. We will have 11 door prizes and a live auction starting at 7:00PM, featuring the barn boards from our OVERBOARD project.  These original boards, salvaged from a New England barn, were given to local artisans who have crafted something special out of them. All proceeds from the Taste go directly towards the Scholarship, Programs  and Historical Preservation activities of HSSC.
HSSC Members $60               Non-Members $75​

 

Shellfishing RE-OPENS at Sunrise Today

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 As of sunrise July 12, 2017 shellfish areas within the Town of Barnstable in accordance with Chapter 130, section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, MGL,  the Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that those areas closed due to rainfall on July 7, 2017, now meet the National Shellfish Sanitation Program guidelines for an “OPEN” status.     

Therefore under authority of MGL, Chapter 130, Section 74A, 75 and 322 CMR  7.01 (7) the below-defined areas will revert to their former status prior to the closure of July 7, 2017; effective at sunrise Wednesday, July 12, 2017. 

Those areas previously classified as APPROVED and  in the “OPEN “ status to shellfish harvesting are now open to the harvest of shellfish for direct  human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of MGL Chapter 130, section 52. Similarly, those areas classified as CONDITIONALLY APPROVED are open subject to the classification conditions. Areas classified as RESTRICTED, CONDITIONALLY RESTRICTED and PROHIBITED remain closed to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption.

 

The Great Brush Off is Today!

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The 27th Annual Art Festival

Saturday, July 8, 9:00 – 2:30 (rain date Sunday, July 9)
Cotuit Village Green
School and Main Streets

Join the Cahoon Museum for the BRUSH OFF, a day of summer fun celebrating the Cape’s art and artists. This annual art festival features silent and live art auctions, artists painting live on location, food and music on the Cotuit Village Green. Come experience heart-warming community spirit while benefiting the museum!

Click here for a sneak peak of the 2017 Live Auction Catalog

The Day’s Events:

9:00 – Noon – Watch artists painting live on the Cotuit Village Green and scenic Cotuit locations.
9:30 – Noon – Silent Auction: Bid on Silent Auction art and preview Live Auction Art
Noon – 1:00pm – Food: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Polar Cave Ice Cream and more! Music: Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group
1:00 – 2:30pm – Live Auction with Charley Bailey-Gates: Bring a folding chair and enjoy the fun! Bid on art to support local artist and the Museum!
All Day – Children’s Arts and Crafts, Cahoon Museum Pop-Up Gift Shop!

 

 

Shellfishing Closed

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The Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH until further notice per order of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.

Growers,
Please be advised that due to extreme rainfall, the Division of Marine Fisheries has issued an emergency closure for all conditionally approved and approved shellfish growing areas East of the Cape Cod Canal in the Towns of Sandwich, Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee and Barnstable, and Lewis Bay in Yarmouth. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. For updates & additional information Contact  Dan Horn Marine & Environmental Director dan.horn@town.barnstable.ma.us or call MEA Supervisor, Douglas Kalweit
P 508-790-6272
F 508-790-6275
8:30a-4:15p, M-F

 

 

 

Cotuit Firecracker 5k TODAY!

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JULY 5, 2017

Register HERE

Cotuit Firecracker 5k

Benefits: Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association & The Cotuit Athletic Association (The Cotuit Kettleers)

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

Start Times:

  • 5:40pm for youth six and under
  • 5:45pm for youth 7-12
  • 6:00pm for 5k

Distances:

  • Youth six and under 100 yards
  • Youth 7-12 ½ mile
  • Main run 5k

Start Locations:

  • Youth six and under – at entrance to Lowell Park
  • Youth 7-12 – At finish line of 5k
  • 5k – at the corner of Lowell Ave and Main Street

Awards: Prize money to first five finishers, male and female – $300.00 for first, $75.00 for second, $50.00 for third $37.50 for both fourth and fifth, medals to all youth twelve and under and first in each age group

Age Groups: 20 and under, 21 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60-69, 70 -79, 80 plus

Entry Fee:

  • 6 and under free
  • 7-12 $10.00
  • 13-18 $15.00
  • 19 and over-$30.00 until June 12, $32.50 from June 13th-July 3, $35.00 on Race day

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

Register HERE until July 3 at 11:45 p.m only or on race day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lowell Park, Cotuit.

Link for the running route is HERE

 

Fourth of July Parade

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The Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association proudly presents The Cotuit 4th of July Parade!

Promptly at 11 am, the parade will begin at the Cotuit Post Office, proceed down School Street, turn left onto Main Street ending at the rear entrance of the Waldorf School.

To participate in the parade you must register HERE .

Directly following the parade all are welcome to Lowell Park

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Town of Barnstable Fireworks

FIREWORKS DISPLAY: TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 (Shot off of a barge in Lewis Bay, Hyannis at dusk (9:00 PM) by Atlas Fireworks of New Hampshire.

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.

Tune into 95.1 WXTK for the official soundtrack to the fireworks during the display.

ENJOY!

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings JULY

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Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday  July 6, 5pm., Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Monday July 10, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday July 12, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday July 12, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday July 13, 5pm., Freedom Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday July 17, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday July 18, 5:30pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Village Meeting – Tuesday July 18, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday July 19, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday July 20, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday July 20, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday July 24, 5pm, Freedom Hall  Cancelled

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday July 25, 5:30pm., Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Thursday July 27, 4:30pm., Freedom Hall

 

BEACH REOPENS

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Attention 

6-30-17 beach update
Cross Street beach in Cotuit (Rileys) met State Swimming Beach standards from Wednesday’s retest.The beach is open for swimming.

Lovell’s Pond has improved & it is safe for swimming.

Lovell’s Pond Boat Ramp

The pet advisory is still in place to protect dogs, who may drink the water at the boat ramp.

About Cyanobacteria

Town wide Beach Locations & Contact Information HERE

 

Transfer Station Stickers $240 yr

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PURCHASE 2018 TRANSFER STATION STICKERS NOW!

2017 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, 2017.   Residents must also renew their Free Recycle Only Sticker. The fiscal year 2018 transfer station sticker will be valid July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.  The fiscal year 2018 sticker cost $240 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 

For questions about Transfer Station Stickers, call P.J. Kelliher at 508-420-2258

Phone Scammer Alert!

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WARNING!!! TOWN OF BARNSTABLE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES!!!
Please be advised that the Hyannis Firefighter’s and Hyannis Fire Department are NOT soliciting donations via phone and asking for people’s credit card information. A Centerville resident received a call from a person named Glenn representing a group named Fire Charity Group. The telephone number was 781.484.2558. Apparently, they claimed to be raising funds for local fire departments.  If you have been solicited, please contact the Barnstable Police 508.775.0387 to log the incidents occurrence and information. Please remember if you’re ever solicited for donations by any public safety union or department to contact them directly for confirmation of the fundraising effort’s legitimacy.

Cemetery Etiquette

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Due to recent reported violations of the Rules & Regulations governing Town Cemeteries please review them HERE to familiarize yourself when visiting Mosswood or any other Town owned cemetery.  Particular attention to the following rule:

Domestic animals of any type shall not be permitted in the cemeteries, except certified animals assisting persons with disabilities.

MassDEP Water Report for Cotuit

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In 2003 the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) completed Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP)  reports for all public water systems in the state.

2003 Report for Cotuit Fire District Water Department

View Cotuit Water System Report HERE 

What is a SWAP Report?

Protecting sources of drinking water is essential for maintaining and improving the quality of human health and the environment. Source water assessments characterize the susceptibility of a drinking water source to contamination by summarizing information about the activities and land uses within recharge areas. Potential sources of contamination are identified for each individual city or town in each water supply protection area to use as support for planning decisions. Information gathered during the assessment process was incorporated into recommendations for actions that can be taken at the local level to protect drinking water sources.

The Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program was established in 1996 by the USEPA as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments. SWAP emphasized the importance of source water protection as a pollution prevention tool that can be used as part of a comprehensive multi-barrier approach to source water protection. States were required to:

  1. delineate recharge areas for all public drinking water sources;
  2. inventory land uses within these recharge areas;
  3. assess the susceptibility of sources to contamination; and
  4. publicize the results.

The assessments help to focus protection efforts to minimize risks of individuals drinking contaminated water. These efforts may include developing source water protection plans, encouraging the use of Best Management Practices (BMP), establishing local protection teams and using other source protection measures.

What will the assessment tell me?

The assessment will tell you:

  1. Whether your drinking water is from a surface or a groundwater source,
  2. The locations of the wells or the intakes,
  3. The water supply protection area,
  4. Potential Sources of Contamination (PSC) within the protection areas,
  5. What recommended steps you should take to maintain or improve protection.

As a reminder, assessments are not conducted for systems that serve fewer than 25 people or have fewer than 15 service connections.

This report has not been updated since 2003.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings June

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Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday June 1, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 1, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday June 5, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Thursday June 8, 10am,  Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting- Tuesday June 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday June 14, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday June 15, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 15, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday June 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Village Meeting – Tuesday June 20, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday June 21, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday June 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday June 27, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting- Wednesday June 28, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Clamming Classes for Kids

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Barnstable’s Natural Resources Program will offer three FREE shellfishing classes for young people: SATURDAY JUNE 24th @ 7:00am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville SUNDAY JUNE 25th @ 7:00am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville WEDNESDAY JUNE 28st @ 9:30am, Bridge St. Landing, Osterville

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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