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Barnstable Meetings | 2nd week of April 2025 | Plus: Upcoming Public Meetings on the 10-Year Town Plan in April & May

Housing Production Plan Community Meeting | April 7, 2025 Watch the meeting. AI supported summary below. Corrections welcome. This meeting focused on Barnstable's Housing Production Plan (HPP), its strategies to address affordable housing needs and sought public input for its refresh. Public comment is open through May 1, 2025.

Housing Production Plan Community Meeting | April 7, 2025

This meeting focused on Barnstable's Housing Production Plan (HPP), its strategies to address affordable housing needs and sought public input for its refresh. Public comment is open through May 1, 2025 through the town website (under "Housing" then "Housing Production Plan.")

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan - Sewer Expansion Workshop | April 8, 2025

This workshop provides an update on Barnstable's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) and related sewer expansion project. The goal is to address coastal water impairment caused by nitrogen and meet regulatory requirements.

Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee - Operating Budget Subcommittee | April 9, 2025

The meeting focused on reviewing the draft school budget, discussing demographic shifts impacting the school system and budget, and planning for the completion of the overall operating budget report.

Town Council | April 3, 2025

The meeting covered public comments, town manager communications, committee updates, and presentations on PFAS research and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY2026.

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Ad Hoc Committee | March 31, 2025

The meeting focused on developing recommendations for the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP), specifically addressing the implementation of innovative alternative (IA) septic systems to reduce nitrogen pollution.

Ad Hoc Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing Creation | March 28, 2025

The main focus is finalizing a report to present to the Town Council.

Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Assess Zoning and the Town's Use of Regulatory Agreements | March 28,2025

The meeting focused on recommendations to the Town Council regarding zoning ordinances, particularly concerning building heights and parking regulations.

Town Council Ad Hoc Sub-Committee: Review of Town Committees | March 31,2025

This meeting focused on reviewing the purpose, composition, functionality, and effectiveness of the town's standing committees. The committee discussed recommendations regarding eliminating some committees, term limits, conflict of interest disclosures, and the town website's organization.

School Committee | April 2, 2025

The meeting primarily focused on the FY26 school budget, student reports, curriculum reviews, and personnel matters.