SAFETY INFO

ATTENTION Cotuit DRIVERS

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Road Construction

Pavement Improvements on Various Public Roadways in the Village of Cotuit

Pavement improvements are scheduled to commence during the week of April 15, 2019 on various public roads in the village of Cotuit.

The list of roads includes:

Abbey Gate, Buckingham Way, Oxford Drive & Queen Anne Lane

The Town’s contractor for the project is MCE Dirtworks.  Construction activities include clearing of overgrowth along the road sides, street sweeping, pavement milling, placement of new pavement surfaces and restoration of disturbed areas.

Normal work hours will be between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction is scheduled to continue through until June 14, 2019.

Through traffic will be maintained on these roads throughout construction.  Any lane closures will be supported with police details to direct traffic.  Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the construction work

As always, please slow down and use extreme caution when traveling through the road construction areas, and follow posted safety and detour signs.

 

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings April 2019

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 4, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday April 9, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday April 10, 3pm Cotuit Library

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday April 16, 5pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Santuit Civic Association Meeting (Presentation by Cotuit Water & Prudential Committee, Cotuit Fire District) – Tuesday April 16, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall Cotuit 

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday April 17, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commisioner’s Special Meeting – Thursday April 18, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday April 22, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee Meeting – Wednesday April 24, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 25, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday April 29, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – TBD

Town Council Homlessness Committee – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – TBD

 

Village Pedestrian Safety Improvement Plan

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UPDATE: March 28, 2019

The Pedestrian Crosswalk improvements, contracted to Lawrence-Lynch Corp., are scheduled to commence during the week of April 1, 2019.

Initial construction activities include removal of existing curb and pavement sections and drainage system modifications. Subsequent activities include installation of new granite curb; new wheelchair ramps; new paved crosswalk surfaces; pavement repairs; installation of signage and restoration of disturbed areas.

Normal work hours will be between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction is scheduled to continue through until May 23, 2019.

Through traffic will be maintained on these roads throughout construction.  During active construction in the roadway, there will be lane closures with police details to direct traffic.  Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the construction work. As always, please slow down and use extreme caution when traveling through the road construction areas, and follow posted safety and detour signs.

 

Please see revised plans for all three sites HERE for Main St./School St., School St./High St. and Main St./Oceanview Ave.,  Cotuit.

Winter Weather Advisory

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches
expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Cape Cod.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Weather Forecast Here

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Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings March 2019

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting- Wednesday March 6, 2019, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday March 6, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday March 7, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday March 7, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday March 12, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday March 13, 3pm Cotuit Library

Town Council Homelessness Committee – Tuesday March 19, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday March 19, 6:15pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee Meeting – Tuesday March 19, 7pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire District By-laws Committee Meeting – Wednesday March 20, 5:30, Cotuit Water Dept. 4300 Falmouth Rd., Cotuit

Town Council Meeting – Thursday March 21, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting- Monday March 25, 2019, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday March 26, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

Winter Weather Advisory

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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central, eastern and southeastern
Massachusetts and all of Rhode Island.

* WHEN…From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Weather Forecast Here

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Winter Weather Advisory

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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST MONDAY…

* WHAT…Wet snow expected which may change to a period of sleet
or rain for a time Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE…In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA County. In Rhode
Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snow occurs overnight into mid
morning Monday. The result will be hazardous travel for the
morning commute with snow covered roads and poor visibility.
Light snows will linger later in the morning and afternoon,
which may change to a period of sleet or rain for a time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Weather Forecast Here

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Winter Weather Advisory

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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation, initially snow transitioning over
to sleet and then mixing with freezing rain before changing to
all rain. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice
accumulations of a light glaze expected.

* WHERE…Southeastern Massachusetts and all of Rhode Island.

* WHEN…From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Tuesday, especially during the
Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Expect significant, potentially high end
travel impacts late Tuesday. Prepare accordingly and plan on
slippery road conditions and reductions to visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Weather Forecast Here

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Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings February 2019

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ViewPosted Agendas HERE

 

Cotuit Prudential Committee Workshop – Wednesday February 6, 10am, Cotuit Fire Station

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – Thursday February 7, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday February 7, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday February 12, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday February 19, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday February 20, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library****3rd Wednesday This Month Only****

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday February 20, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday February 25, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee -Thursday February 28, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday February 28, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Roads Committee – Inactive

 

ATTENTION DRIVERS!!!!

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road-work-ahead

 Ropes Beach, Old Shore Road connection with Putnam Avenue, Cotuit

NEW: Work to repair/retrofit the existing stormwater wetland pockets along the road shoulder, is in the process of a site and pipe review. Manhole covers will be opened and checked this week, with flow testing though the pipes starting next week. PLEASE NOTE ***Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

CONTINUES: SNEP Grant Stormwater – Cordwood Landing, Cotuit
Remaining work includes paving the area around the board drips which is expected to continue as weather permits. The plantings will be completed in the spring. Area remains open to foot passage, except during paving. Once paving is completed the area will open to vehicles.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings January 2019

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Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 3, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday January 7, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Monday January 7, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday January 9, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday January 15, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday January 15, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday January 15, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Rate Survey Workshop – Wednesday January 16, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee -Thursday January 17, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday January 17, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday January 28, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting  – Wednesday January 30, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Roads Committee – TBD

Town Council Zoning & Regulatory Review Committee – TBD

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings December 2018

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

Town Council Meeting – Thursday December 6, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday December 10, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday December 18, 5:50pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday December 18, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday December 18, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday December 19, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

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

 

Alarm Registration Renewal

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Burglar alarm registrations within the Town of Barnstable expire on December 31, 2018.If you are an Alarm User, commercial or residential, monitored or non-monitored, you need to renew your Alarm Registration and get your 2019/2020 decal.  Please complete a 2019/2020 Alarm Registration renewal form and submit with a $25.00 registration fee.  Renewal forms are available at the Barnstable Police Department or online HERE Please renew by the expiration date (12/31/2018) to avoid costly late fees and unregistered alarm fines.  If you have any questions regarding the renewal please call 508-778-3824.

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings November 2018

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday November 1, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Voting Day – Tuesday November 6, 7am – 8pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday November 13, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

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

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday November 14, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday November 15, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday November 20, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday November 20, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled

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

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee – Wednesday November 28, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings October

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Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday October 4, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 4, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday October 9, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall 

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday October 10, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee – Wednesday October 10, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday October 15, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday October 15, 6pm, Town Hall Cancelled

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday October 18, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 18, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday October 22, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday October 24, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Roads Committee  – TBD

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings September

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State Primary Voting Day – Tuesday September 4, 7am-8pm, Freedom Hall

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

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 6, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday September 10, 5pm, Freedom Hall

Cotuit Water Commissioner’s Meeting – Wednesday September 12, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

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

Town Council Strategic Planning Session – Saturday September 15, 9am, Town Hall

Cotuit Fire Commissioner’s Meeting – Tuesday September 18, 5:15pm, Freedom Hall CANCELLED 

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

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Tuesday September 18, 6pm, Town Hall

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association Meeting – Tuesday September 18, 7pm, Freedom Hall

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

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

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

Cotuit Fire District By-Laws Committee – Wednesday September 26, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall

Air Quality Alert

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AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT  TO 11 PM TONIGHT
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for GroundLevel Ozone, in effect until 11 PM tonight! An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.View Advisory  HERE

 

 

WEST NILE VIRUS Detected in the Town of Barnstable!

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View Press Release HERE

A total of six positive samples were detected from batches trapped in Cotuit, Marstons Mills and Hyannis. Three samples of Culex pipiens/restuans mosquitoes trapped in Cotuit on 8/7/18 tested positive for West Nile Virus.

More Information on Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project Website HERE  or call 508-775-1510.

Air Quality Alert & Heat Advisory

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AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT  TO 11 PM TONIGHT & HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT TO 8PM TONIGHT 

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, in effect until  11 PM tonight! An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.View Advisories  HERE

 

 

Shellfishing Reopens Friday in Cotuit Bay!

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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

 

 

Air Quality Forecast

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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