WATER QUALITY

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

 

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

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).

Cotuit Fire District Public Meetings

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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

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings April

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday April 3, 6pm, Town Hall

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

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

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

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

Town Council Zoning & Regulation Review Committee – Thursday April 20, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday April 23, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Thursday April 27, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday April 27, 7pm, Town Hall

Cotuit Water District’s Proposed Solar Farm

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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

ATTENTION ALL COTUIT RESIDENTS

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PROPOSED SOLAR PROJECT NOTIFICATION UPDATE

There is an Electric Generating Solar project being proposed by the Cotuit Fire District & Cotuit Water Commissioners on 30+ acres of forested District land. 

Having received so many inquiries on where the public may give comment on this significant project, the next public meeting of the Cotuit Water Commissioners is Wednesday March 15, 6pm at Freedom Hall, Main Street, Cotuit. See agenda HERE.

On February 13, 2017, with no public comment, the Barnstable Planning Board unanimously voted to approve TC Agenda # 2017-051. See MAP.  This necessary zoning change would add two parcels of land owned by the Cotuit Fire District. 1.) Map 023, Lot 023: 56.5 acres and 2.) Map 038, Lot 004 158.42 acres  to the “Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District”.  Final approval for the zoning change is required by the Barnstable Town Council (2/3 vote or 9 of 13) at a Public Hearing on March 23, 2017,  7 pm Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis.  If you can not attend and wish to comment submit it HERE.

The significant impact of this proposed project will require clear cutting of approximately 30 acres of old growth forest. The location surrounds, borders and is down gradient to zones of contributions of Cotuit Water Supply Wells. Prior to securing required permits, the company contracted to permit, design and construct the facilities, Borrego Solar, was found to be prematurely initiating road clearing, ground testing and marking outside of the proposed location.  The company has issued a letter of “apology” view HERE. Updated Letter of Apology view HERE.

Existing Conditions MAP

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Project Overview including Maps

 Natural Resource Inventory of 30 Acres Sampson’s Mill Road by GZA Environmental 10/06 & 11/23/16

 RED KNOT Assessment GZA GeoEnvironmental 10/06/16 

 NORTHERN LONG EARED BAT Assessment by GZA 10/06/16

NEWS RELEASES 

Barnstable Patriot 12/16/16 Cotuit Water District floats solar proposal

Cotuit Santuit Civic Association 3/10/17  Direct Mailer on Solar Farms Proposal

Cape Cod Times 3/10/17 Article , 3/16/17 Article

Cape Cod Broadcasting 3/16/17 Cotuit Residents Blast Planned Solar Project

Cape Cod Times 3/16/17 Article

 Barnstable Land Trust Opposes Solar Installation on Cotuit Water District Land 3/20/17

 Cape Cod Times My View Brendan Annett, Conservative on Water 3/22/17

Cape Cod Times 3/23/17 Article

BLT’s Executive Director Janet Milkman 3/23/17 Listen

Cape Cod Times 3/24/17 Post Meeting Article
Cape Cod Broadcasting Post Meeting Article

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings December

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Thursday December 1, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday December 5, 6pm, Town Hall CANCELLED

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

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

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

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

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Tuesday December 20, 6pm, Town Hall  CANCELLED

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings October

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Thursday October 6, 6pm, Town Hall

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

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

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Monday October 17, 5:30pm, Town Hall

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

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association – Tuesday October 18, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Water Resources Advisory Committee – Wednesday October 19, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Roads Committee – Thursday October 20, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday October 24, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Analyze Impact of  Illegal Substances in Barnstable, Thursday October 27, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings SEPTEMBER

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday September 12, 6pm, Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Route 28, Hyannis

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

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

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

Cotuit/Santuit Civic Association – Tuesday September 19, 7:30pm, Freedom Hall

Water Resources Advisory Committee – Wednesday September 20, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Strategic Planning Session – Saturday September 24, 9am, Town Hall

Town Council Asset Management Advisory Committee – Monday September 26, 4pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday September 26, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 29, 7pm, Town Hall

Cape & Islands Under Drought Advisory

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ATTENTION COTUIT RESIDENTS

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

THE COTUIT FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPARTMENT HAS DECLARED

A STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION

  • Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Residents living in homes on the odd numbered sides of streets are asked to water lawns and gardens on odd numbered days only.
  • Residents residing on even numbered sides of streets are requested to water lawns and gardens on even numbered days only.
  • Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems. If devices are already installed, check for proper operation.
  • Water conservation kits are available at no charge upon request.

PLEASE USE WATER WISELY!

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Cotuit Water Dept. (508) 428-2687

water@cotuitfiredistrict.org

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings AUGUST

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Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Thursday August 4, 6pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Charter Review Committee- Thursday August 11, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday August 11, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Monday August 22, 6pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday August 23, 5:30pm, Town Hall

 

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings JULY

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Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday July 13, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – Thursday July 14, 5:30pm, Town Hall

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

Water Resources Advisory Committee – Wednesday July 20, 5:30pm, Town Hall

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

Town Council Charter Review Committee – TBD

Town Council Committee to Analyze Effects of Illegal Substances – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – TBD

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings JUNE

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Town Manager Evaluation Committee (Final) – Thursday June 2, 6:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 2, 7pm, Town Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Meeting – Wednesday June 8, 3-5pm, Cotuit Library

Town Manager Contract Committee -Friday June 10, 4pm, Town Hall

Water Resources Advisory Committee – Wednesday June 15, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday June 16, 7pm, Town Hall

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday June 21, 5:30pm, Town Hall CANCELLED

Cotuit Civic Association – General Meeting – Tuesday June 21, 7pm, Freedom Hall

Special Route 28 Corridor Study Meeting  – Wednesday June 22, 6-8 pm, Freedom Hall (Cape Cod Commission & Town of Barnstable)

Town Council Charter Review Committee – TBD

Town Council Committee to Analyze Effects of Illegal Substances – Wednesday June 29, 5:30pm, Town Hall

Town Council Committee to Assess Homelessness – TBD

Town Council Roads Committee – TBD