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CELEBRATE FLAG DAY

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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.”

 

  • Bernard J. Cigrand is considered the father of Flag Day. In 1885, as a young teacher at a high school in Waubeka, Wisconsin, Cigrand put a small flag on his desk and told his students to write essays about it. He fought for the rest of his life to formally establish the holiday, according to the National Flag Day Foundation.
  • The flag has been changed 27 times. The final star, for Hawaii, was added in 1960.
  • The first time the flag was flown after being adopted was on Aug. 3, 1777 in Rome, New York.
  • The flag’s colors have become significant over time. The white is for purity, the red is for valor and the blue is for justice, according to usflag.org.
  • President George Washington described the design like this: “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.”
  • The first flag was probably created by Francis Hopkinson, who signed the Declaration of Independence. He requested “a quarter cask of the public wine” as payment for his design. He was rejected.
  • Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag according to a pattern, which was likely Hopkinson’s. Legend has it she changed the six-point stars he’d drawn to five-point ones because they were easier to stitch.
  • Sea captain William Driver gave the flag its “Old Glory” nickname in 1831, according to usacitylink.com.
  • The current design of the U.S. flag was created by Robert G. Heft, who made the pattern for a high school project. He earned a B- at first, but when the government chose it, his teacher raised the grade to an A.
  • There are six American flags on the moon. Five are standing, and Neil Armstrong’s fell over!

Crocker Neck Prescribed Burn

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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.

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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.

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More Information HERE

MEMORIAL DAY 2018

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Today is the day we formally express our thanks, with gratitude and in remembrance, of the men and women having selflessly given their lives, honoring us, and the freedoms won. If we fail to remember and honor these brave men and women, we’re likely to forget their great sacrifices; let us not forget.

2018 Barnstable Town Council

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2018 TOWN COUNCIL
Standing: James Tinsley, Precinct 9; Paul Hebert, Precinct 3; Paul Neary, Precinct 4; Phillip Wallace, Precinct 11; Paula Schnepp, Precinct 12; Matt Levesque, Precinct 10; John Flores, Precinct 1 Seated: Britt Beedenbender, Precinct 6; Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Precinct 7; Council President Eric R. Steinhilber, Precinct 2; Council Vice President James Crocker, Precinct 5; Jennifer Cullum, Precinct 13; Debra Dagwan, Precinct 8

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 The ‘Pinta’, the ‘Nina’ and the ‘Santa Maria’ sailing towards the West Indies in 1492, from The Discovery of America, 1878, Spanish School; Private Collection

Cotuit Weather & Tides

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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 Prescribed Burn

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The Barnstable Conservation Division has contracted with Northeast Forest and Fire Management LLC to conduct another prescribed burn in the Crocker Neck Conservation Area. Depending on the weather, it will be scheduled within the next month or put off to early spring 2017.  Stay tuned for scheduled date.

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 It looks like they did almost half of sub-unit C (northern end) and a bit of the northern end of sub-unit B last year.

See Map of Crocker Neck Subunits Here

New Exhibition at Cahoon Museum

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October 5 – November 20, 2016
Botanica

Exhibition of art inspired by botany, horticulture, and nature featuring artists from the National Association of Women Artists, Massachusetts Chapter. Botanica includes 47 works of art by 24 artists in a range of mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.  A free public reception with the artists will be held on Friday, October 7 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road in Cotuit.