Notice of Opened Shellfish Areas

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In accordance with Chapter 130, Section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries has re-examined the waters of the below defined “CONDITIONALLY APPROVED ” shellfish growing area in Cotuit Bay (SC:21.4), in the Town of Barnstable, and in the “CLOSED” status based on NSSP Mooring Area criteria. As a result of this examination, the Division has determined that the below defined area now meets the established criteria for the harvest of shellfish and has changed the status to “OPEN TO SHELLFISHING” as of sunrise on October 1, 2021.

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: CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

SEASONAL STATUS CHANGE Status: Open to Shellfishing [October 1-May 15]
[All Dates inclusive]

SC:21.4
Cotuit Oyster Company Mooring Area

“The waters and flats of Cotuit Bay, in the Town of Barnstable, east of a line drawn from

the sign on Handy Point extending northeast to the eastern end of the pier at #551 Old

Post Road, continuing south of a line drawn southeast to the Town Buoy at

(41 degrees 37’28.42N, 70 degrees 25’15.74W), continuing west of a line drawn to the Town Buoy at

(41 degrees 37’21.83N, 70 degrees 25’21.07W) and north of the line continuing to the sign at Handy

Point.” The status of above Conditionally Approved area, SC:21.4, shall automatically revert to “CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING” on May 16, 2022 unless the Division changes the status prior to said date.

Upcoming Precinct 7 & Town Council Meetings October 2021

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View Legally Posted Agendas HERE

Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 7, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Tuesday October 12, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire District Cotuit School Committee – Tuesday October 12, 6pm, Freedom Hall

Precinct 7 Monthly Open Meeting – Wednesday  13, 3-4:30pm, Cotuit Library

Town Council Appointments Committee – Tuesday  October 19, 4:45pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Tuesday October 19, 6pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Water Commission – Wednesday October 20, 5:30pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Town Council Meeting – Thursday October 21, 7pm, REMOTE

Cotuit Prudential Committee – Monday October 25, 6pm, Freedom Hall & Remote

Cotuit Fire Commission –  Wednesday October 27, 4:15pm,  No Public Comment

 

Register to Vote & Local Election Information

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According to Barnstable Town Clerk Ann Quirk the last day to register to vote is Wednesday, October 13 for the November 2, 2021 Barnstable Town Election.  The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 8 PM for voter registration issues.  Any person who is currently registered to vote does not have to re-register.

Only individuals who have moved into town, or within the Town of Barnstable, or have changed their address, mailing address or name, need to contact the Town Clerk’s office by October 13th.

On the ballot in November will be:  candidates for School Committee, Housing Authority, Town Clerk, and all the even numbered Town Council seats (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12). 

The absentee/early voting ballots are in, please send us a written request with your signature for an early voting ballot and we will mail one out to you.

Questions on the election or your registration, please contact the Clerk’s office at 508-862-4044

2021 Influenza Vaccination Clinics

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Public Health Division offers Influenza Vaccines

DRIVE THRU ONLY

Wednesday Morning September 29, 2021 9:00 am – Noon

Thursday Afternoon October 14, 2021 2- 5 pm

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Route 28, Centerville

These clinics are open to Town of Barnstable Seven Village’s residents only

Please print-out and complete the consent form before arriving to reduce waiting times.

Cost is $3

CONSENT FORM

For More Information contact: Barnstable Health Division or call (508) 862-4644

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Cotuit Fire Department Training

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  •     The training will be a Search/Rescue/Hose Drill Wednesday Sept 15, 2021 9am – noon, Cotuit School
  •    Maximum of 12 Cotuit Firefighters
  •     No Sirens. No water flow
  •     Public to be supervised by the Chief or the Deputy
  •    Training drill announced on CFD Facebook and at monthly commissioners meeting

Free Smithsonian Museum Day

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Smithsonian Museum Day

Smithsonian Museum Day at the Cahoon

SATURDAY SEPT 18, 2021 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

FREE

In celebration of Smithsonian Museum Day, the Cahoon Museum will be open free all day.

Smithsonian Museum Day is a one-day event in which hundreds of participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free admission. Although the Cahoon is not requiring  a special pass, it will have special giveaways for visitors presenting a Museum Day ticket which can be downloaded at the Smithsonian Museum Day site.

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SEE YOU SOON AT THE CAHOON!

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

Attention Dog Owners

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RABIES BAIT DISTRIBUTION Begins on September 13 via helicopter and September 17 via ground vehicles

Information for Dog Owners

Beginning next week, oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits for wildlife will be distributed throughout southern Plymouth County and Mainland Barnstable County. Once that has been completed, operations will be shifted to the Upper-, Mid-, and Lower-Cape in efforts to prevent the spread of terrestrial rabies across the Cape once again.

Follow Cape Cod & Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force for updates!

On the map below, the orange area will be treated with two black and red USDA helicopters beginning Monday, September 13. The exact finish date is weather dependent. Due to areas of high human density, the portion noted in yellow will be treated by vehicles and foot beginning Friday, September 17. Bait stations in selected areas will be filled this coming Monday as well. The ground-based distribution is expected to last between 1 and 2 weeks. During this time frame, you will see two low-flying helicopters, as well as several town, county, and federal vehicles, distributing baits.We ask that you keep your dogs on leash, obeying your town’s leash laws. While the baits are generally safe for your pets, the fishmeal coating may cause your pet to experience an upset stomach. Additionally, every bait that a dog consumes is one that we consider a lost dose that could have gone to an unvaccinated raccoon.This expanded campaign is in response to the first case of terrestrial rabies on the Cape in over 8 years. In May, a raccoon from Hyannis tested positive for the virus.

ORV Distribution Area, 2021

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

Attention Drivers

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Pavement improvements are scheduled to commence during the week of September 6, 2021 on
Oceanview Avenue & Popponesset Road, Cotuit

The Town’s contractor for this project is Lawrence Lynch Corp. The various construction activities may include clearing of overgrowth along the road sides, street sweeping, drainage improvements, replacement of curb sections, installation 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 November 23, 2021.

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.

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