Fall Citizen’s Police Academy

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The Barnstable Police Department will be hosting their Citizens Police Academy this fall. The ten-week course begins on September 13 through November 15 and will meet on Wednesdays from 6-9 PM at the Barnstable Police Facility. All local residents and business owners are invited to attend. Applications can be found HERE or at the front window of the police station, located at 1200 Phinney’s Lane in Hyannis. Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the station, attention to Lt. Michael Clark. The email address is Clarkm@barnstablepolice.com if you have any questions. Applications will be accepted until Friday August 25th. Please apply early as the course is limited to 30 seats and it is anticipated the class will fill up quickly.

Upcoming Town Council, Precinct 7 & Cotuit Fire District Meetings August 2023

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Cotuit Fire Commission Special Meeting-  Tuesday August 1, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission Meeting-  Tuesday August 8, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday August 9, 3pm, Cotuit Library

Cotuit Fire District Prudential Committee Meeting – Thursday August 10, 6pm, Remote

Town Council Special Meeting – Strategic Planning Session – Thursday August 10, 6:30pm, Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Monday August 14, 5:45pm, Remote

Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association & Cotuit Fire District Public Meeting on possible uses of the Cotuit School – Tuesday August 15, 6pm, Freedom Hall

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

Cotuit Fire District Prudential Committee Meeting – Monday August 28, 6pm, Remote

Shellfishing Closure at Loop Beach

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In accordance with Chapter 130, section 74A of Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that a portion of the waters of Cotuit Bay (SC21.0) in the Town of Barnstable, no longer meets the established criteria for a status of “OPEN TO SHELLFISHING”, due to spillage of sewage from a portable restroom at Loop Beach. The status of the below-defined area shall be changed to “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING” as of 11:00AM on July 20, 2023.
Under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, Sections 74A, the status of the below-defined area shall be changed to “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING”. Digging, harvesting, or collecting and/or attempting to dig, harvest or collect shellfish and the possession of shellfish from the below-defined area is prohibited until further notice.
Under authority of 322 CMR 7.01 (7) all permits issued thereunder are hereby conditioned to prohibit the taking, selling or possession of shellfish from the below defined area.
CLASSIFICATION: APPROVED STATUS CHANGE Status: Closed to Shellfishing
“The waters, flats, and all tributaries of Cotuit Bay, in the Town of Barnstable, north of a line
drawn from the “NO SHELLFISHING” sign at the southern end of Loop Beach (41.60513°, –
70.43718°), to the “NO SHELLFISHING” sign at the northern end of Loop Beach (41.60694°, –
70.43668°), and easterly within a semi-circle with radius of 350 ft around Loop Beach.”