WATER QUALITY

Shellfishing Reopens on South Side

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UPDATE: 9/10/21

After three rounds of water quality sampling conducted by the Division of Marine Fisheries, Barnstable Harbor remains CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
All other areas previously in open status prior to the September 2, 2021 closure are now once again open to shellfishing. 

UPDATE: 9/7/21

Popponessett Bay, Cotuit Bay, West Bay and Barnstable Harbor remain closed until further notice.

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has closed the state of Massachusetts to the harvest of shellfish until further notice due to excessive rainfall amounts across the state. As soon as shellfishing is re-opened, you will be notified.
If you have any questions please call Natural Resources: 508-790-6272

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings September 2021

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 2, 7pm, REMOTE

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday September  8, 3-4:30pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Monday September 13, 4:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire District Policy Advisory Committee – Monday September 13, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Town Council Meeting – Thursday September 16, 7pm, REMOTE

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday  September 21, 4:45pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday September 22, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday September 27, 6pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – TBD

Shellfishing Reopens Monday at Sunrise

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UPDATE: Shellfishing Reopens at Sunrise Monday August 23, 2021

The division of marine fisheries has instituted a statewide shellfishing closure effective at sunrise Sunday August 22, 2021 until further notice. They will revisit the closure following the hurricane. 

If you have any questions please contact:
Amy Croteau
Senior Natural Resource Officer
Shellfish Constable
Town of Barnstable