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Town Council | May 1, 2025

The meeting included recognition of former Police Chief Neil Nightingale, town manager communications, including a work plan for the "Quality of Life Working Group", a DA presentation with information about a fentanyl trafficking initiative and overdoses, and orders for funding various projects.

Infrastructure & Energy | April 28, 2025

The meeting covered green communities initiatives and whether the Council will move forward with a stretch code, food waste management , climate science awareness, air quality monitoring, and broadband access.

Airport Commission | April 29, 2025

The meeting focused on approving the draft recruitment pamphlet for the airport manager search and reviewing/approving a contract for the installation of a fence project.

Town Council | April 17, 2025

The main topics discussed were the approval of various appropriation orders for capital improvement projects across the town, including infrastructure upgrades, sewer expansion, and facility improvements. The council also addressed public comments and town manager communications.

Planning Board | April 14, 2025

The meeting covered land division, subdivision release, community preservation, housing initiatives, and general town planning updates.

Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board | April 15, 2025

The meeting covered introduction of a new board member, operations report, capital projects updates, water supply conservation status, rate adjustments, and capital improvement plan review. There is an effort to look for wells in West Barnstable and Barnstable to serve this system.

Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee | April 14,2025

The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed operating budgets for various town departments, including Public Works and the Police Department, for fiscal year 2026. The committee discussed specific budget requests, challenges, and potential solutions.

OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE | April 14, 2025

The meeting focused on Article 97, an Open Space and Recreation Plan Update, the Local Comprehensive Plan, Walking Weekend Planning, and CPC Project Updates.

Airport Commission | April 15, 2025

The meeting covered a range of airport operations, financial updates, project updates, and rising public concerns about airport noise particularly in relation to "training" flights. A new Executive Director who resigned introduced the new interim Executive Director.

"Site Plan Review" of 320 Unit Complex | April 17, 2025

This meeting was a "Site Plan Review" regarding a 320 unit residential development at 35 Wilkins Lane. This is in five principal buildings, garages and a leasing office/clubhouse on 15 acres rezoned in 2021. A consequence of the rezoning meant no public comment and no Town Council action required.