Discover Barnstable - the Official Podcast of the Town of Barnstable

This week on Discover Barnstable, we are joined by Recreation Director John Gleason to discuss beach parking permits.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Director of Community Services, Chris Gonnella to discuss the clubhouse building update at Hyannis Golf.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Director of Communications, Lynne Poyant.

This week, we are speak with Erin Logan, Interim Deputy Director of Asset Management and Licensing.

On this episode, we are joined by the Town’s award winning Finance Director Mark Milne to discuss Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we are joined by Hyannis Fire Chief Peter Burke.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we are joined by Department of Public Works Structures & Grounds Supervisor Joe Marshall.

This week we are sit down with the Executive Director of the Osterville Village Library, Cyndy Cotton.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by the Communications Manager for the Department of Public Works, Kelly Collopy.

This week, we are joined by Environmental Sustainability Manager Sean Hogan to discuss his efforts to make sure the town’s climate, energy, environmental initiatives don’t fall between the cracks.

This week, we are joined by Assistant Director Human Resources Tammy Cunningham and Chair of the Disability Commission Paul Logan to discuss the work that the Commission is doing.

This week we sit down with Peter Bertling, Parking Program Manager/Community Transportation Coordinator, to discuss getting around town by car, bike and foot.

Today we sit down with Channel 18 Station Manager, Sarah Beal-Fletcher, to discuss the work Channel 18 does to deliver "Content That Matters" to the citizens of Barnstable.

This week we are joined by Amber Unruh, Senior Project Manager - Special Projects for the Dept. Public Works, to discuss Cyanobacteria and our freshwater pond health.

This week, we sit down with School Resource Sergeant Gene Desruisseaux and Officer Dennis Stampfl, to discuss how School Resource Police Officers protect and build community in our schools.

School Superintendent Sara Ahern recently her Entry Plan Findings with the School Committee at their February 1 meeting. After gathering multiple data points across the District through listening sessions, review of documents and data, and observations.  She joins the Discover Barnstable Podcast to discuss the the findings and what strengths and opportunities are within the District.

We are joined by our guests, Recreation Director John Gleason and Assistant Recreation Director George Noonan, as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Barnstable Recreation’s award winning Lifeguard program and the steps to become a lifeguard for the Town.

This week we sit down with Assistant Recreation Director, George Noonan, and Chair of the Youth Commission, Isabelle Rudy.

We're joined by our guest, Katie Servis, Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager, as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Barnstable’s municipal airport and its importance to the Cape and Islands region - the Cape Cod Gateway Airport

This week, we're joined by our guest, Kelly Howley, Director of the Barnstable Adult Community Center,  to discuss Opportunities for Older Adults in the Town of Barnstable.

What are PFAS/PFOA, or sometimes referred to as forever chemicals? How do we protect ourselves and our drinking water supply? Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist at Silent Spring Institute and the Town of Barnstable’s Water Supply Division Supervisor Hans Keijser help us understand these emerging contaminates and how science, regulatory process and infrastructure work in tandem to solve complex challenges

Ann Quirk, Town Clerk, is a frequent flyer on the Discover Barnstable podcast.

Did you know all 13 Councilors are up for re-election this year and returning your annual Town Census is an important part of voting in the right precinct?

Tune in to your favorite Podcasting App and join us as we discover the history and the purpose of the annual Town Census.

Join us this week as we speak with Deputy Director of Asset Management/Licensing Director, Elizabeth Hartsgrove about all you need to know regarding special events on town property!

On this episode, we're joined by guests Golf Director Jesse Schechtman and Director of Golf Maintenance James Bentley as we explore this week’s topic of discussion of Golf.

Join us as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Housing with our guest, Housing Coordinator Ryan Bennett.

Join us as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: The HYCC with our guest HYCC Manager Mark Boardley.

Join us for this week's topic of discussion: Complete Streets with our guest, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Kate Maldonado.

This week we discuss the ins and outs of the Barnstable Police Department with our guest Police Chief Matthew Sonnabend.

We're joined by guests Assistant Director of Public Works Rob Steen and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin as we explore this week’s topic of discussion - the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan or CWMP.

This week we discuss Elections with our guest Town Clerk Ann Quirk.

Originally aired May 19, 2022. Join us as we talk with Arts & Culture Coordinator Melissa Chartrand about all the creative and “Artful” programs made available through the Arts & Culture program; contributing towards our community’s quality of life through two cultural districts, sponsorships, shanty program and so much more.

Originally aired on May 5, 2022. Join us as we invite Sandy Neck Park Manager Nina Coleman and Sandy Neck Operations Supervisor Donna Bragg to talk about Sandy Neck: What is Sandy Neck, where is it? Why is it important and unique? and What recreational activities are available to residents and others throughout the year?

Originally aired April 21, 2022. Join us as we invite MEA Shellfish Biologist Liz Lewis and Senior Natural Resource Officer Amy Croteau to come talk to us about a topic Barnstable is known globally for: Shellfishing... What types of shellfish are in our estuaries; where are those estuaries; The difference between Residential and Commercial shellfishing; And, how this program provides much more than on what we see on the half-shell.

Originally aired on February 24, 2022. On this episode, we are joined by Town Clerk Ann Quirk to talk about Dog Licenses: Why do you need to have them licensed, and how frequently do you have to license them; What to do when you get a new dog in your family; and many other helpful hints to get our four legged canines licensed appropriately

Originally aired on February 17, 2022. Join us on Discover Barnstable as we talk about Beach Stickers with Recreation Interim Director John Gleason and Recreation Finance Supervisor Trisha Otto: 

The types of permits offered; Where to purchase them and which locations are they valid;  And many other tidbits to help you get prepared for those warmer and sunnier days ahead.

Originally aired on February 10, 2022. On this episode, we speak with Director of Finance for the Town of Barnstable, Mark Milne. 

Join us this week as we invite Arts & Culture Coordinator Melissa Chartrand who will be talking about all the creative and “Artful” programs made available through the Arts & Culture program; contributing towards our community’s quality of life through two cultural districts, sponsorships, shanty program and so much more.

Join us this week when we invite Director of Asset Management David Anthony in to talk to us about: What is Asset management? What areas does it serve? And, how the program works towards connecting the community’s past, and present with our future.

Join us this week when we invite Sandy Neck Park Manager Nina Coleman and Sandy Neck Operations Supervisor Donna Bragg to talk about Sandy Neck: What is Sandy Neck, where is it? Why is it important and unique? and What recreational activities are available to residents and others throughout the year?

Join us this week as we invite Director of Public Works Dan Santos for part of our 101 series… to discuss the inner and outer workings of Public Works:

The scope of services provided by Public Works; Small and large scaled projects; and the largest project on the entire Cape which Barnstable Public Works currently is overseeing.

Join us this week as we invite MEA Shellfish Biologist Liz Lewis and Senior Natural Resource Officer Amy Croteau to come talk to us about a topic Barnstable is known globally for: Shellfishing

· What types of shellfish are in our estuaries; where are those estuaries; The difference between Residential and Commercial shellfishing; And, how this program provides much more than on what we see on the half-shell.

Join us this week as we invite Town Assessor Lane Partridge to talk about the ins and outs of Property Assessments: How and why properties are assessed - the value of valuations; Learn about Exemptions; and, Important assessment timeframes when it comes to your properties in the Town.

Join us this week as we invite West Barnstable Fire Chief Joe Maruca to talk about Fire Districts: What qualifies or creates a District? And more specifically – what makes West Barnstable Fire District so unique?

Join us this week as Ann Quirk comes back into the studio along with our co-host Communications Director Lynne Poyant as we do a dive into “Barnstable Town Government”: A cliffnotes history lesson of our municipal government; Why Town of Barnstable is unique in our current format; and the internal and external relationships within our municipal government structure

Join us this week for a segment we call “Ann in the Vault” when we invite Town Clerk Ann Quirk back in to talk about the town’s vital records such as Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates: The history and importance of collecting data from certificates; How can you obtain a copy of a recent or even historic certificate; And other great information including ways to help your genealogy quest.

Join us this week as we're joined by Human Resource Director Bill Cole and Assistant Human Resource Director Tammy Cunningham to talk about having a career with the Town of Barnstable. What types of jobs does the town, as an employer, offer? Where does one look? And many other tidbits to help you get prepared for those warmer and sunnier days ahead.

Join us this week as we talk with Permit Coordinator Maggie Flynn to talk about how to start a business here in Barnstable:

1. Where to start as far as possible departments and documents needed

2. How long is the process, and many other helpful hints Maggie will be able to share on setting a business up for permitting success from day one.

Join us this week as we talk about moorings with Deputy Harbormaster/Mooring Officer Jay Horn.

What types of moorings are there, where are they? What are the advantages of having a mooring? And other cool fun facts about the mooring program in our town.

This week we are joined by Town Clerk Ann Quirk to talk about Dog Licenses:

1. Why do you need to have them licensed, and how frequently do you have to license them?

2. What to do when you get a new dog in your family?

3. and many other helpful hints to get our four legged canines licensed appropriately

Thanks for spending time with us and listening to “Discover Barnstable – the Official Podcast of the Town of

Barnstable”. We hope you found a new understanding of how your municipal government works to protect,

engage and enact for you and our community. Be sure to drop us a line at podcast@town.barnstable.ma.us

and let us know what you would like to learn next.

Join us this week on Discover Barnstable - Recreation Interim Director John Gleason and Recreation Finance Supervisor Trisha Otto to talk about Beach Stickers:  

1. The types of permits offered  

2. Where to purchase them and which locations are they valid, 

3. And many other tidbits to help you get prepared for those warmer and sunnier days ahead.

John Gleason has been a Town employee for 18 years serving as a Program Coordinator and now Interim Director.

Highlights:

· 2020 40   Under 40 Cape & Plymouth Business

· 2021   Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association Community Professional of the Year

Trisha Otto has been a Town employee since 1999 as a Division Assistant with the Assessing Department. After six months shifted to Financial Supervisor when HYCC opened its doors.

Highlights:

· Participated   in planning of HYCC

· Worked on the launch of on-line software system to purchase beach stickers on-line, and   credit card payments at beaches

· Secures grant funding for the through the CDBG for families in need of financial   assistance to enroll in Barnstable Recreation and HYCC programs.

Thanks for spending time with us and listening to “Discover Barnstable – the Official Podcast of the Town of  Barnstable”. 

We hope you found a new understanding of how your municipal government works to protect, engage and enact for you and our community. Be sure to drop us a line at podcast@town.barnstable.ma.us and let us know what you would like to learn next.  

Till next time. Go Discover Barnstable!