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Council

A collection of 18 issues

TOWN COUNCIL | May 15, 2025

The Town Council meeting covered a wide range of topics, primarily focusing on zoning, housing, and budgetary matters. It received reports and recommendations from two Ad Hoc Subcommittees and addressed state mandates to the ADU ordinance.

Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on Committees | April 30, 2025

The meeting focused on reviewing the purpose, functionality, and effectiveness of the town's standing committees, with a particular emphasis on conflict of interest policies and procedures for committee members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meetings March 20-27, 2025; Editorial: The Appearance of Token Women

Town Council | Planning Board | Zoning Board of Appeals | Editorial: Barnstable and the Appearance of Token Women in the year 2025 TOWN COUNCIL The meeting included public comments, updates on various projects, and votes on several proposals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a workshop on the Stretch

Town Council | March 20, 2025

The meeting included public comments, updates on various projects, and votes on several proposals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a workshop on the Stretch Energy Code. The Council voted unanimously to protect the town landing/beach on Wianno Avenue.