The Public Health Division is pleased to announce the following:
When: Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Where: Barnstable Senior Center (lower level), 825 Falmouth Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601
For:
– Health Information
– Vaccinations
– Blood Pressure Monitoring
If you should have any questions, please call the Town of Barnstable Public Health Division Office at (508) 862-4644
Two more positive tests in mosquitoes for West Nile on Cape Cod
By Ethan Genter, Cape Cod Times
Posted at 8:49 PM 9/1/17
Updated at 8:49 PM
Mosquitoes collected in Cotuit and Falmouth earlier this week have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to local and state officials.
The latest mosquitoes to test positive for the virus were collected on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Falmouth also had mosquitoes collected on Aug. 29 test positive, as did Bourne.
Bourne and Sandwich were the first Cape towns to have mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus this year, both on Aug. 8.
Since then, mosquitoes in Sandwich tested positive again on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, and Bourne had mosquitoes test positive for West Nile on Aug. 29.
Across the state there have been 246 positive West Nile virus tests for mosquito samples and one positive test for a human, in a person between 51 and 60 years old on Aug. 15 in Bristol County, according to state officials. Bristol County also had one positive mosquito test for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Westport last month.
“West Nile virus is a mosquito-carried virus that can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis,” according to the state Department of Public Health.
Town of Barnstable
Regulatory Services
Richard Scali, Director
Public Health Division
Thomas McKean, Director
200 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Cotuit, Massachusetts. In 2016, 6,414 mosquito samples were tested for WNV and 189 samples were positive.
WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state, and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.
By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones:
Avoid Mosquito Bites:
• Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours – The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellant.
• Clothing Can Help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
• Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home:
• Drain Standing Water – Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools, and change water in birdbaths frequently.
• Install or Repair Screens – Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
The Town of Barnstable Public Health Division continues to work closely with the MDPH and other agencies. We contacted the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Program today which will conduct increased mosquito control treatment in Cotuit, including treating wetlands and catch basins with larvicides.
Information about WNV and reports of current and historical WNV virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at: http://www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.
UPDATE: AUGUST 17, 2017 View Final Wastewater Planning Presentation to Town Council HERE
UPDATE: JUNE 17, 2017 The Town of Barnstable’s Water Resources Advisory Committee held a workshop on Saturday June 17, 2017 to discuss the timeline, process and preliminary costs associated with cleaning up Barnstable’s ponds, rivers, shorelines and embayments. View meeting HERE
UPDATE: MAY 17, 2017 View Barnstable’s Draft Wastewater Plan HERE presented by DPW to the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) and Town Council
Barnstable Walling Map – 1856
The Town of Barnstable’s Water Resources Advisory Committee held a workshop on Saturday June 17, 2017 to discuss the timeline, process and preliminary costs associated with cleaning up Barnstable’s ponds, rivers, shorelines and embayments. View meeting HERE
Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Thursday September 7, 5pm, Town Hall
Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 7, 7pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday September 12, 6pm, Freedom Hall
Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday September 13, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library
Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Wednesday September 13, 5pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Thursday September 14, 10am, Freedom Hall
CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Thursday September 14, 4:30pm, Freedom Hall
CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Monday September 18, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday September 18, 6pm, Town Hall
Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday September 19, 5:30pm, Town Hall
Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Tuesday September 19, 6pm, Town Hall
Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday September 19, 7:30pm, Cotuit Library
Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday September 20, 6pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday September 25, 4:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Tuesday September 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall
CFD’s Union Negotiating Committee Meeting – Tuesday September 26, 5pm, Freedom Hall
Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday September 28, 6pm, Town Hall
Town Council Shoestring Property Committee – Thursday September 28, 6pm, Town Hal
Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 28, 7pm, Town Hall
Town Council Roads Committee – TBD
Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – TBD
UPDATE: August 29, 2017
Advisory:
No-Bottom, Cotuit
Warning: NONE
Closure: NONE
UPDATE: July 31, 2017
Cyanobacteria Update (These observations are based on our inspection of high risk Barnstable ponds with public or semi-public beaches.)
Advisory:
Lovells, Marston Mills
Long Pond, Centerville
No-Bottom, Cotuit
Definitions:
Advisory: Toxic algae is present, but has not collected into a film on the surface. Pond shows slight discoloration. Can easily see through water. Low to minimal health risks to people, higher risks for pets.
Warning: Toxic algae has started to collect and form a film on the surface. Pond shows slight to moderate discoloration. Can see through water, but water is cloudy. Low to moderate health risks for people, higher risks for pets.
Closure: Toxic algae has collected and formed a thick film on the surface (looks like soup or paint). Pond shows extreme discoloration. Cannot see through water at all. Moderate to severe health risks for people, higher risks for pets.
Health Advisory: Effective 7-13-17, Lovell’s Pond Beach in Santuit is Closed to Swimming due to cyanobacteria and water visibility <4 feet. Check HERE for updates. Learn more about algae blooms HERE
Lovell’s Pond Boat Ramp
Town wide Beach Locations & Contact Information HERE
UPDATE – 8/23/17 Shellfishing Open
Due to heavy rains, the Town of Barnstable is CLOSED TO ALL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH
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
Next Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday August 26, 9-12
Barnstable Transfer Station
45 Flint St., Marstons Mills
View HERE
Cotuit Fire District Fire Commissioner’s Meeting
Tuesday August 1, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
View Agenda HERE
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday August 1, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Wednesday August 2, 9am, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday August 2, 9am, Freedom Hall
Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday August 7, 6pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday August 8, 5:30pm & 6:15pm, Freedom Hall
Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday August 9, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Tuesday August 15, 4pm, Town Hall
Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday August 15, 5:30pm, Town Hall
Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Village Meeting – Tuesday August 15, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall
Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday August 16, 6pm Freedom Hall
Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday August 17, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled
Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 17, 7pm, Town Hall
Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday August 28, 6pm, Freedom Hall
UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 14, 1896: Charles Stewart Rolls (1877-1910). Rolls (right) is pictured riding a tandem with his friend Legard while they were students at Cambridge University. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images)
Please assist MassDOT in developing their statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
HERE is a link to direct you to a web site where you can map your bike and pedestrian projects. This mapping will assist MassDOT in developing priorities for their future bicycle and pedestrian projects.
View interview with Channel 18 HERE
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 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
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.
Town wide Beach Locations & Contact Information HERE
Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Special Meeting
Wednesday June 28, 5:30 pm, Freedom Hall
View Agenda HERE
Saturday June 24, 9-12 Barnstable Transfer Station
Next Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday August 26, 9-12
Barnstable Transfer Station
45 Flint St., Marstons Mills
The Town of Barnstable’s Water Resources Advisory Committee held a workshop on Saturday June 17, 2017 to discuss the timeline, process and preliminary costs associated with cleaning up Barnstable’s ponds, rivers, shorelines and embayments.
View the meeting HERE
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.
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:
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:
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.
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
Cotuit Weather Forecast HERE
Cotuit Weather Radar HERE
Cotuit Tides HERE
View Cotuit Town Dock Webcam HERE
If you notice a camera appears to not be working please let the Town know at: moorings@town.barnstable.ma.us
If you observe suspicious activity please contact the Barnstable Police Department 24/7 (508-775-0387) or the Harbormaster’s Office, Monday – Friday (508-790-6273).
CROCKER NECK CONSERVATION AREA
PRESCRIBED BURN SCHEDULED
* WEATHER PERMITTING* FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2017
When: Scheduled from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
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.
Darcy Karle, Conservation Administrator
darcy.karle@town.barnstable.ma.us P 508-862-4093
Cotuit Fire Department will be issuing a reverse 911 notice!
Town of Barnstable begins new Food Waste Collection/Composting Program at Marstons Mills Transfer Station and Recycling Center
From kitchen scraps to black gold!
The Office of the Town Manager and the Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the start of a new Food Waste Collection/Composting program at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center, 45 Flint St., Marstons Mills.
The goal of the program is to reduce the amount of food waste that gets thrown away with the trash, thereby reducing trash disposal costs for Transfer Station customers. According to the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), as much as 25% of household trash is food waste that could be diverted from landfills and incinerators, and composted.
Residents with a current Trash Disposal or Recycling Only sticker may now drop off their household kitchen scraps and food waste for composting at no additional cost. The collection barrels are located in one of the sheds used to contain recycled materials.
The town is partnering with Watts Family Farms, located in Forestdale, which will pick up the kitchen waste on a weekly basis, transporting it to their facility, where it will be turned into high quality compost.
Residents are advised that while most kitchen scraps may be composted, including meat and bones, and paper towels and napkins, such items as kitty litter, plastics, cardboard, and Styrofoam are excluded, and may not be disposed of for composting.
The Barnstable Food Waste Composting program is, in part, being funding through a grant from MassDEP.
For further information, please call P.J. Kelliher, Solid Waste Division Supervisor (508-420-2258).
Next Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday June 24, 9-12
Barnstable Transfer Station
45 Flint St., Marstons Mills
Residents of the Cotuit Fire District will notice on the first line of the tax summary of your tax bill it reads “COTRES” meaning Cotuit Residents. This assessment is collected by the Cotuit Fire District to maintain the public water system, provide emergency ambulance and fire services, maintain & manage Freedom Hall and provide streetlights throughout the District.
Monthly meetings of the Prudential, Water and Fire Commissions are held at Freedom Hall. The Annual election for Commissioners and Clerk take place on the fourth Tuesday in May, 4-8pm Freedom Hall. The Annual District Meeting is held on the following Wednesday in May, 7pm Freedom Hall. Eligible voters are encouraged to attend to help decide how the Cotuit Fire District tax revenues are spent.
As a service to residents of the Cotuit Fire District below are links to Fire, Water and Prudential Committee meetings to keep you up to date and informed.
Fire Commissioners – Agendas & Minutes
Water Commissioners – Agendas & Minutes
Prudential, ByLaws & Policy Advisory Committees – Agendas & Minutes
Contract for Proposed Leased Project Solar 1 & Solar 2 awarded to Borrega Solar by the Cotuit Prudential Committee dated September 29, 2016.
Information to be Submitted to MassDEP for Proposed Wind and Solar Energy Projects on Lands Owned or Controlled By Public Water Systems for Drinking Water Purposes See Guideline Bureau of Resource Protection Drinking Water Program BRP 2011-1
National Heritage of Endangered Species Response_16-36131
National Resource Inventory of 2 Leased Parcels
Cotuit Water District Well Distribution System Map 2010
Barnstable Precinct 7 
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