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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAction Plan Responsible Parties MarkupTown of Barnstable, MA 06 Analysis of Needs 93 Cotuit Memorial Park, Credit: BSC Group Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 94 07 Ten-Year Action Plan The Ten-Year Action Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide Barnstable’s efforts to protect and enhance its natural, cultural, and recreational resources over the coming decade. Rooted in the community’s vision and informed by current land use patterns, environmental challenges, and recreation needs, the Action Plan outlines a prioritized set of strategies to balance growth with conservation, expand access to open space, and improve recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. By defining clear goals, timelines, and implementation partners, the Action Plan serves as both a roadmap for decision- makers and a living document that can adapt to evolving community needs, ensuring Barnstable continues to preserve its unique character while fostering a healthy, vibrant, and resilient future. Responsible Parties Specific parties are identified for each action, but effective implementation requires all Town departments, boards, committees, and commissions to collaborate and communicate closely to advance Open Space and Recreation Plan goals and other Town priorities. Acronyms for Responsible Parties  Assessing Division (AD)  Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC)  Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS)  Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC)  Barnstable Land Trust (BLT)  Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board (BMWSB)  Barnstable Public Schools (BPS)  Conservation Commission (CC)  Cape Cod Commission (CCC)  Conservation Division (CD)  Community Preservation Committee (CPC)  Community Services Department (CSD)  Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. (CCCCT)  Department of Public Works (DPW)  Disability Commission (DC)  Fire and Water Districts (F/WD)  Golf Committee (GC)  Hyannis Water District (HWD)  Information Technology Division (IT)  Marine & Environmental Affairs Department (M&EAD)  Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)  Open Space Committee (OSC)  Planning Board (PB)  Planning & Development Department (P&D)  Police Department (PD)  Procurement Office (PO) X X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 95  Recreation Commission (RC)  Recreation Division (RD)  Town Attorney (TA)  Town Council (TC)  Town Manager (TM) Potential Funding Sources The Town has maintained a balanced budget while continuing to provide essential services for its residents. To remain fiscally responsible, it must continue to evaluate expenditures, even for amenities that contribute to residents’ quality of life. As a result, the Town will need to pursue additional funding for many of the following actions. In addition to the Town’s general fund, potential funding sources for park and open space improvements include:  MA Community Compact Cabinet (CCC) Best Practices Compact  MA Community One Stop for Growth (One Stop) (includes MassWorks)  Community Preservation Act (CPA)  MA Cooling Corridors Grant Program (CCGP)  MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) MassTrails Grant Program, Urban and Community Forestry Challenge  MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning, Water Utility Resilience Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund  MA Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Chapter 90 Program, Transportation Improvement Program, Complete Streets Program  District Improvement Financing (DIF) is a Massachusetts program that allows municipalities to designate a specific district and capture the new tax revenue generated by growth and redevelopment within that area. This dedicated revenue stream can then be used to finance public infrastructure improvements, such as streetscapes, utilities, and parks, that further encourage private investment and economic development in the same district. In 2024 the Town of Barnstable adopted a Hyannis District Improvement Financing District, which will provide a Barnstable Town Hall, Credit: BSC Group X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 96 potential new funding stream for open space improvements in downtown Hyannis.  MA Division of Conservation Services (DCS) Conservation Partnership Grant, Community Forest Program, Local Acquisitions of Natural Diversity Grant, Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, DCS Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant, Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program, Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program  MA Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) Streamflow Restoration Programs, Dam Removal Program, Urban River Revitalization Program, Wetlands Restoration Program, Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program  MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP), Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program, Environmental Trust General Grant, EEA Planning Assistance Grant  MA Gateway Cities (GC) Parks Program, Greening the Gateway Cities Program  MA Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) Inclusive and Accessible Events Grants Program  MA Office on Disability (MOD) Municipal ADA Improvement Grant  MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program (MHMGP)  National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) New England Forests and Rivers Fund, National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (AERI)  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG)  U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act / Inflation Reduction Act (IIJA / IRA) / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 97 Ten-Year Schedule The Town of Barnstable understands that most projects are not completed within short time frames. Most of the actions identified under each goal have multi-year projections, and in some cases, a pre-planning phase is followed by a one- or two-year break while funding is secured. Table 7-1: Ten-Year Action Plan Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Open Space & Wildlife Habitat Goal 1: Protect and maintain the maximum feasible amount of open space to enhance environmental quality, expand recreational opportunities, and preserve community character. 1.1. Develop a policy across Town entities with defined criteria to evaluate and prioritize acquisition of private land for conservation restriction. The criteria shall include but not be limited to the following:  Within proximity to groundwater protection areas.  Meets regulatory buffer standards for wells within MassDEP Zone I areas.  Protects drinking-water recharge areas, water quality, and future well fields. High TC, TM, P&D, OSC, CD, CC, DPW, M&EAD, BLT, BCWC, BMWSB, APCC, CCCCT CPA, DCS, DEP, EEA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X Planning & Development, Community Preservation Committee, and Open Space Committee Not applicable Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 98 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Preserves future marsh habitat and allows dunes and beaches to migrate naturally.  Connects upland wildlife corridors, with priority given to parcels in Hyannis and near marshes and ponds.  Adjacent to anadromous fish runs.  Enhances floodplain management and/or potential for managed retreat.  Adjacent to coastal resource areas for public access and resource protection.  Potential to provide connections to existing public pathways.  Opportunities to enhance public access and remove barriers to accessibility. 1.2. Coordinate an inventory of all the Town’s recreation and open space areas and amenities defining existing status and priority improvements. Low P&D, OSC, CD CC, RD, RC CPA, EEA, Town Budget X X X Recreation Commission, and Recreation Division Medium Not applicable Move to top of list Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 99 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.3. Create a public database of properties in Barnstable with conservation restrictions and promote state’s Article 97 Natural Resource Site Evaluation map application. Low CD, CC, OSC, P&D CPA, EEA, Town Budget X X X 1.4. Develop a policy for the Town to exercise right of first refusal for acquisition of land under Chapter 61, 61A, or 61B that is intended to be converted to a non-chapter use. Medium AD, P&D, TC, TM CPA, DCS, EEA, Town Budget X X X X X Goal 2: Promote policy and regulatory measures to protect open space. 2.1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Town’s Open Space Residential Development (“cluster”) ordinance in preserving open space and develop recommendations for its improvement or revision. Low P&D, PB, TC CCC, EEA, Town Budget X X 2.2. Develop Nature Guidelines to provide a consistent framework with best practices related to integrating native plant communities, stormwater management, habitat connectivity, and climate adaptation for public and private properties. Low OSC, CD, CC, M&EAD GC, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X Goal 3: Promote stewardship of protected open spaces through volunteer engagement and partnerships with community organizations. 3.1. Host inclusive volunteer cleanup and stewardship events at trailheads and beaches, paired with educational signage and recycling initiatives to promote cleanliness. Medium CSD, DPW, CD, RD, PD CPA, DEP, MOOR, Town Budget X X X X X X Planning & Development and GIS Planning & Development and Town Attorney Planning & Development and Open Space Committee Planning & Development Open Space Committtee Medium High Medium X Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 97 Ten-Year Schedule The Town of Barnstable understands that most projects are not completed within short time frames. Most of the actions identified under each goal have multi-year projections, and in some cases, a pre-planning phase is followed by a one- or two-year break while funding is secured. Table 7-1: Ten-Year Action Plan Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Open Space & Wildlife Habitat Goal 1: Protect and maintain the maximum feasible amount of open space to enhance environmental quality, expand recreational opportunities, and preserve community character. 1.1. Develop a policy across Town entities with defined criteria to evaluate and prioritize acquisition of private land for conservation restriction. The criteria shall include but not be limited to the following:  Within proximity to groundwater protection areas.  Meets regulatory buffer standards for wells within MassDEP Zone I areas.  Protects drinking-water recharge areas, water quality, and future well fields. High TC, TM, P&D, OSC, CD, CC, DPW, M&EAD, BLT, BCWC, BMWSB, APCC, CCCCT CPA, DCS, DEP, EEA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X Community Preservation Committee, and Town Attorney Not applicable XMedium1.5 Require all town-owned land purchased for or used for conservation or recreation be protected with a conservation restriction. X X X X X X X X X 2.3 Amend the regulatory agreement process to require donation of public open space either through on-site accommodation or a transfer of development rights agreement. Medium Planning & Development Not applicable X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 100 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.2. Pursue coordinated efforts to eliminate roadside litter through public education, village-based initiatives, and partnerships with business and tourism organizations. Medium CSD, DPW DEP, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X Goal 4: Continue and expand ongoing maintenance of conservation areas. 4.1. Update the Town’s Wildland Fire Preparedness Plan to include the entire Town and implement recommendations with specific emphasis on habitat restoration. Medium CD, CC, M&EAD, F/WD, BLT MHMGP, Town Budget X X X X 4.2. Provide maintenance on any historic ancient ways that provide public access to trails and conservation areas. Medium CD, CC, DPW CPA, DCR, Town Budget X X X X Goal 5: Coordinate open space protection measures with efforts to protect wildlife habitat and augment the Town’s green corridors and spaces. 5.1. Continue to develop and prioritize sites for green infrastructure strategies to enhance climate resiliency. Medium P&D, TC, OSC, CC CCC, CDBG, DEP, EEA MVP, EPA X X X X 5.2. Upgrade golf course facilities and enhance environmental practices to support habitat and wildlife. Medium GC, DPW CPA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X X X Open Space Committee, and Communications Not applicable Conservation Division MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act Planning & Development and Department of Public Works MA Municipal Vulnerability Prepardeness Program, and Town Budget Community Services National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Community Preservation Act, and Town Budget X X X 3.2 Pursue coordinated efforts to eliminate litter in open space areas through partnerships with business and non-profit organizations, such as a “adopt a trail” or “adopt a conservation area” programs. 4.2 Provide maintenance on any historic ancient ways that provide public access to trails and conservation areas, and seek to re-establish any ancient ways with public access rights. 5.2 Enhance environmental practices at town golf courses to support habitat and wildlife through sustainable water use, habitat restoration efforts, planting of drought-resistant native vegetation, and reduced chemical application. See suggested text below See suggested text below Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 101 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.3. Prioritize tree planting and park greening by continuing the Town’s Greening the Gateway Cities Grant program within greater Hyannis and collaborate with the Town’s Tree Warden to plant trees throughout Town with a focus on high-use open space and recreation sites, and sites along roadways and multi- use paths. High DPW, CD, RD CCGP, CPA, DCR, EEA MVP, GC, Town Budget X X X Recreation Facilities & Amenities Goal 6: Provide diverse recreational opportunities and equitable access throughout Barnstable to meet current and future needs of all user groups. 6.1. Plan, design, and construct new or upgraded recreation amenities such as splash pads, indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds, basketball courts, and soccer cages at strategic sites to meet year-round demand, including the Hyannis Youth & Community Center grounds, Hamblin Pond, Veterans Memorial Park, Hathaway’s Pond, Former Marstons Mills Elementary School Site, Ridgewood Park, and potential new acquisitions. Medium RD, P&D, DPW CPA, DCS, GC, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X 6.2. Develop a playground plan for the town that includes all seven villages. This plan should document existing conditions and needs for each village and include a list of potential projects to increase and/or upgrade playgrounds. Medium RD, BPS, DPW CPA, DCS, MOD, Town Budget X X X X X Planning & Development and Tree Warden MA Greening the Gateway Cities, and Town Budget Community Services, and Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act, MA Division of Conservation Services, and Town Budget Recreation Commission, and Planning & Development Community Preservation Act High X High Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 102 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3. Assess the availability of recreational facilities and programs in areas with significant Environmental Justice populations and determine whether additional or modified programs and facilities are needed. Medium CS, P&D, RD CDBG, DCS, GC, Town Budget X X X 6.4. Create new loop walking trails around the Barnstable Adult Community Center to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for seniors. Medium CD, CC, RD, DPW, OSC CDBG, CPA, DCR, MOD, Town Budget X X X X 6.5. Develop parks and open space for Hyannis to support the Growth Incentive Zone land use objectives. Medium P&D, RD, DPW CPA, DCR, DCS, DIF, GC, Town Budget X X X X X 6.6. Implement open space and recreation goals identified through public engagement and design of the former Marstons Mills Elementary School site. Medium P&D, RD, DPW CPA, DCS, GC, Town Budget X X X X X 6.7. Enhance amenities at the Town’s existing dog park and explore opportunities for an additional dog park. High RD, RC, CC, DPW, M&EAD CPA, DCS, Town Budget X X X X X X 6.8. Develop youth-oriented mountain biking loops and ropes or adventure course areas at Hathaway’s Pond and/or the Marstons Mills Pickleball Courts area to diversify recreation opportunities and engage teens. Medium RD, DPW CPA, DCR, DCS, Town Budget X X X X X Community Services and Planning & Development Not applicable Community Services Community Preservation Act, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, and MA Office on Disability Community Services and Planning & Development Community Preservation Act, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Town Budget Community Services and Planning & Development Community Preservation Act, MA Division of Conservation Services Planning & Development Department of Public Works Community Preservaton Act, MA Department of Conservation Services and Town Budget Community Services and Department of Public Works Community Preservaton Act, MA Department of Conservation Services, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Town Budget High Medium 6.4 Create more outdoor recreation activities for seniors at the Barnstable Adult Community Center site such as bocce courts, shuffle boards, or lawn bowling. See suggested text below Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 103 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9. Attract and support the development of an indoor recreational facility through completion of a feasibility study for an indoor recreation facility to obtain project costs and identify possible locations. Low RD, P&D, TC CPA, DCS, DIF, GC, Town Budget X X X X X X X X 6.10. Identify location for multi-use passive recreation field in Downtown Hyannis. Medium RD, DPW CPA, DCS, GC, Town Budget X X X 6.11. Enhance and expand existing park area at Kalmus Beach including a new walking trail. Low P&D, RD, DPW CDBG, CPA, DCS, DCR, GC, Town Budget X X X 4.1.2. Upgrade and maintain the trail system, bathhouse, and picnic area at Hathaway’s Pond. Low RD, DPW, M&EAD CDBG, CPA, DCR, DCS, Town Budget X X X Goal 7: Prioritize opportunities to protect land for farming and community gardens while balancing groundwater protection and supporting locally grown produce. 7.1. Explore the impact of adopting a Right to Farm bylaw. Low CCC, Town Budget X X X 7.2. Work with Barnstable County Cooperative Extension to support farmers markets. Low CSD CCC, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 7.3. Expand opportunities for horticulture, including by increasing the number of community garden plots available to the public, particularly in Environmental Justice communities. Medium CDBG, CCC, Town Budget X X X X Planning & Development and Community Services MA Division of Conservation Services Planning & Development, Community Services and Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act Medium Community Preservation Act, and MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Planning & Development and Department of Public Works Medium Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act, MA Department of Conservation, and Recreation, and Town Budget Planning & Development Planning & Development Not applicable Not applicable Planning & Development Community Preservation Act 6.10 Identify locations for new multi-use passive recreation field in downtown Hyannis and/or seek upgrades at the field located at 116 High School Road. See suggested text below Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 97 Ten-Year Schedule The Town of Barnstable understands that most projects are not completed within short time frames. Most of the actions identified under each goal have multi-year projections, and in some cases, a pre-planning phase is followed by a one- or two-year break while funding is secured. Table 7-1: Ten-Year Action Plan Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Open Space & Wildlife Habitat Goal 1: Protect and maintain the maximum feasible amount of open space to enhance environmental quality, expand recreational opportunities, and preserve community character. 1.1. Develop a policy across Town entities with defined criteria to evaluate and prioritize acquisition of private land for conservation restriction. The criteria shall include but not be limited to the following:  Within proximity to groundwater protection areas.  Meets regulatory buffer standards for wells within MassDEP Zone I areas.  Protects drinking-water recharge areas, water quality, and future well fields. High TC, TM, P&D, OSC, CD, CC, DPW, M&EAD, BLT, BCWC, BMWSB, APCC, CCCCT CPA, DCS, DEP, EEA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X Department of Public Works and Community Services Community Preservation Act Medium6.13 Restore Lovells Beach in Cotuit through environmentally sensitive vegetative management as a recreational asset to residents. X X X 6.14 Install new outdoor basketball courts in locations that are easily accessible by the public (not on school grounds). Medium Community Services, and Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act 7.4 Promote measures to protect agricultural land in perpetuity, such as developing educational materials on the Agricultural Preservation Restriction program. Low Open Space Committtee, and Communications Not applicable X XX X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 104 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Water Resources Goal 8: Coordinate open space protection efforts with initiatives to protect freshwater and marine wetlands, and surface waters. 8.1. Support the strict enforcement of regulations that protect coastal and freshwater wetlands, including no build and no disturb buffer zone requirements. High CD, CC, APCC, CCCCT, OSC, M&EAD DER, EEA, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 8.2. Protect Town-owned land surrounding Joshua’s Pond and Micah’s Pond in Osterville with a permanent conservation restriction and enhance existing trails. Low M&EAD, CD, CC, P&D CDBG, CPA, DCR, Town Budget X X X 8.3. Maximize the ecological health of the Town’s five herring runs. Identify and map obstructions along the herring runs. Low CD, CC CPA, DER, MHMGP, NFWF, Town Budget X X X 8.4. Continue to update water treatment technology to address regulatory mandates and emerging and known contaminants. High DPW, BCWC, APCC CDBG, DCS, DEP, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 8.5. Continue to research the feasibility and strategic options for the Hyannis Water District to increase ownership and control of Zone I areas. High DPW, HWD, TA, BMWSB DEP, DCS, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 8.6. Evaluate and, if necessary, amend the Town’s Groundwater Protection Overlay District to strengthen the protection of the zones contributing to public water supplies. High P&D, PB, DPW, F/WD, BMWSB, BCWC CDBG, DEP, EEA, Town Budget X X X Conservation Division Not applicable High Planning & Development, and Town Attorney Community Preservation Act Medium Department of Public Works and Marine & Environmental Affairs MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program, MA Division of Ecological Restoration, and Town Budget Department of Public Works MA Department of Environmental Protection, and Town Budget Department of Public Works Not applicable Planning & Development and, Department of Public Works Not applicable X X X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 105 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7. Create new pathways on watershed land to increase natural surveillance by responsible public users. Low DPW, CD, CC CDBG, CPA, DCR, One Stop, Town Budget X X X 8.8. Explore stricter regulations for violators of outdoor water use restrictions. Low F/WD, BMWSB, BCWC, APCC DCS, DEP, Town Budget X X X Goal 9: Plan and develop strategies to mitigate effects of climate change as it relates to open space. 9.1. Continue to study sea level rise and prioritize implementation of coastal resilience actions defined within recent planning efforts including the Hyannis Harbor Master Plan and the Town’s Hazard Mitigation. High DPW, M&EAD, CCC, APCC CCC, EEA MVP, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 9.2. Evaluate the status of completed tidal restoration projects and use findings to develop best practices for future tidal restoration. High CD, M&EAD, DPW, CC DER, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 9.3. Explore opportunities to enhance existing water bodies with self-sustaining improvements, such as a Coastal Mitigation Nursery. Medium P&D, M&EAD, CD, OSC CPA, DEP, Town Budget X X Goal 10: Pursue opportunities to enhance coastal and freshwater access. 10.1. Maintain Town Ways to Water, including clarifying deeds and titles, improvements and maintenance, identifying grant opportunities, enhancing parking facilities, and pursuing new public access opportunities. Medium TC, TA, TM, DPW, OSC, CPC, M&EAD CPA, DCR, DCS, MOD, Town Budget X X X X Medium Water Districts, and Department of Public Works MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, Community Preservation Act, and Town Budget Medium Water Districts Not applicable Planning & Development and Department of Public Works MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and Town Budget Marine & Environmental Affairs, Department of Public Works, and Conservation Division MA Division of Ecological Restoration Marine & Environmental Affairs, and Conservation Division MA Department of Environmental Protection, and Town Budget Asset Management, Planning & Development, and Department of Public Works MA Division of Conservation Services, and Town Budget 8.8 Encourage water districts to explore graduated billing rates that charge higher rates to high-water users, such as was established by the Cotuit Water District. See suggested text below Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 97 Ten-Year Schedule The Town of Barnstable understands that most projects are not completed within short time frames. Most of the actions identified under each goal have multi-year projections, and in some cases, a pre-planning phase is followed by a one- or two-year break while funding is secured. Table 7-1: Ten-Year Action Plan Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Open Space & Wildlife Habitat Goal 1: Protect and maintain the maximum feasible amount of open space to enhance environmental quality, expand recreational opportunities, and preserve community character. 1.1. Develop a policy across Town entities with defined criteria to evaluate and prioritize acquisition of private land for conservation restriction. The criteria shall include but not be limited to the following:  Within proximity to groundwater protection areas.  Meets regulatory buffer standards for wells within MassDEP Zone I areas.  Protects drinking-water recharge areas, water quality, and future well fields. High TC, TM, P&D, OSC, CD, CC, DPW, M&EAD, BLT, BCWC, BMWSB, APCC, CCCCT CPA, DCS, DEP, EEA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X Planning & Development, and Community Preservation Committee Community Preservation Act Medium8.9 Explore opportunities to acquire open space along the Hyannis waterfront in order to provide more public access and support the working waterfront. X X X 8.10 Explore opportunities to acquire cranberry bogs in key locations in order to implement nitrogen reduction efforts for neighboring water resources. Medium Natural Resources, and Community Preservation Committeee Community Preservation Act X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 106 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.2. Increase water access for paddlers by identifying, designing, and implementing new or improved kayak and canoe launches with adequate parking, signage, storage racks, and shoreline protection. Medium M&EAD, RD, CD, DPW CPA, DCS, Town Budget X X X 10.3. Inventory and analyze boat ramps and parking areas with nature-based solutions and stormwater best management practices to protect ponds and estuaries, and incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -compliant dock and ramp upgrades. Medium M&EAD, DPW, CD, CC, RD CPA, MOD, Town Budget, EPA X X X X X 10.4. Support public shellfish propagation programs and maintain public access to designated Shellfish Recreation Areas. High M&EAD, BARS, TM MHMGP, NFWF, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X Connectivity & Accessibility Goal 11: Coordinate planning for the Town’s greenway network to maximize opportunities for trailways, bikeways, Cape Cod Pathways, and connections between open spaces. 11.1. Examine the Town’s existing bikeway network plan and identify priority projects in coordination with the Town’s Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Medium RD, P&D, DPW CPA, DCR, DCS, MassDOT, Town Budget X X X X X X 11.2. Conduct research regarding public access rights at key connecting locations for the Cape Cod Pathways Program in order to complete the trail in Barnstable. Low P&D, DPW, OSC DCR, MassDOT, Town Budget X X X X X Department of Public Works, and Community Services Community Preservation Act, MA Division of Conservation Services, and Town Budget Department of Public Works, and Marine & Environmental Affairs MA Office on Disability, and Town Budget Marine & Environmental Affairs Not applicable Department of Public Works MA Department of Transportation, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Town Budget Medium Planning & Development, and Town Attorney Not applicable X X X See suggested text below 10.3 Inventory and analyze boat ramps and parking areas for retrofits that include nature-based solutions and stormwater best management practices to protect ponds and estuaries, and incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -compliant dock and ramp upgrades. 11.2 Conduct research regarding public access rights at key connecting locations and lost ancient ways in order to complete trail connections, including for the Cape Cod Pathways program. See suggested text below Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 107 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.3. Continue planning and design for a connection to the regional bikeway network through the MassWildlife Hyannis Ponds property, across Route 132, and into Sandwich. High P&D, DPW, OSC, TA, CCC, MassDOT, DCR CPA, DCR, MassDOT, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 11.4. Connect villages, parks, and trailheads through a continuous network of sidewalks and shared use paths linking open spaces through coordination with Barnstable’s Complete Streets initiative, including routes to Hathaway’s Pond, Ridgewood Park, Burgess Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Hamblin Pond. High DPW, P&D DCR, MassDOT, One Stop, SS4A, Town Budget X X X X X 11.5. Add bike infrastructure at open space destinations by installing secure bike racks, shade structures, signage, and wayfinding at major trailheads and beaches to encourage non-motorized access. Medium DPW, RD, CD CPA, DCS, Town Budget X X X X 11.6. Improve pedestrian safety and comfort near parks and beaches by adding sidewalks, crosswalks, benches, shade structures, and refill stations at major access points. Medium DPW, RD, CD, P&D MassDOT Complete Streets, One Stop, SS4A, CPA, Town Budget X X X X X X X Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act, and MassTrails Planning & Development and Department of Public Works MA Department of Transportation, MassWorks, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All, and Town Budget Planning & Development and Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act, MA Division of Conservation Services, and Town Budget Department of Public Works MA Department of Transportation, MassWorks, U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All, and Town Budget See suggested text below 11.3 Continue planning and design for a connection to the regional bikeway network through the Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 project into Sandwich. Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 108 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.7. Implement a coordinated Trailhead Safety and Management Program, including routine inspections for encampments, clearer enforcement of regulations, and enhanced lighting where feasible. Medium PD, CD, RC DCR, Town Budget X X X 11.8 Prioritize sidewalks amenities during road construction projects and implement new sidewalks where feasible. Low DPW, P&D MassDOT Complete Streets, One Stop, SS4A, CPA, Town Budget X X X Goal 12: Identify and implement priority Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements. 12.1. Evaluate the Town’s ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan and identify priority accessibility improvements among the Town’s beaches, parks, playgrounds, municipal golf courses, and recreational facilities. High DPW, RD, CD, DC CCC, CPA, DCR, MOD, Town Budget X X X 12.2. Develop and prioritize a list of accessibility improvements at Ways to Water sites and major conservation and recreation areas. Low TC, TA, TM, DPW, OSC, CPC, M&EAD CDBG, CPA, DCR, DCS, MOD, Town Budget X X X 12.3. Pursue Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other funding sources to support accessibility improvements. High DC, P&D, RD CCC, CDBG CPA, DCR, MOD, Town Budget X X 12.4. Identify new locations for adaptive mountain bike trails. Low RD, DPW CDBG, CPA, DCR, MOD, Town Budget X X X Police, and Department of Public Works Not applicable Department of Public Works MA Department of Transportation, MassWorks, U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All, and Town Budget High Community Services, and Disability Commission MA Office on Disability Town Budget High Disability Commission Not applicable Planning & Development, and Department of Public Works Community Development Block Grant and MA Office on Disability Medium Community Services, and Open Space Committee Not applicable X X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 109 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12.5. Upgrade parking and access at priority open spaces and water access points by designing and constructing expanded or reconfigured parking areas that include ADA spaces, bicycle racks, and stormwater best management practices. High DPW, RD, CD CDBG, CPA, DCS, MOD, Town Budget X X X Communication & Marketing Goal 13: Promote coordination and communication on community open space and recreation needs within Town government and among stakeholder groups. 13.1. Coordinate implementation through the Planning & Development Department, engaging municipal departments, boards, and private stakeholder groups in developing annual action plans and reporting progress. High P&D, CD, RD Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 13.2. Convene regular meetings with the water and fire districts, conservation commission, and private land trusts to review land management, acquisition, and protection priorities. Medium CD, OSC, F/WD, DPW, BMWSB, BLT, BCWC, APCC, CCCCT Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 13.3. Coordinate an annual review of the Open Space Plan by the Open Space Committee to review and report on progress of action plan. Low OSC, P&D CPA, EEA, Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X Goal 14: Promote public awareness of and support for open space protection and enhancement of recreation resources. Planning & Development and Department of Public Works X Planning & Development Not applicable Planning & Development Not applicable High Planning & Development, and Open Space Committee Not applicable MA Office on Disability, MA Division of Conservation Services and Town Budget X 13.4 Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 97 Ten-Year Schedule The Town of Barnstable understands that most projects are not completed within short time frames. Most of the actions identified under each goal have multi-year projections, and in some cases, a pre-planning phase is followed by a one- or two-year break while funding is secured. Table 7-1: Ten-Year Action Plan Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Open Space & Wildlife Habitat Goal 1: Protect and maintain the maximum feasible amount of open space to enhance environmental quality, expand recreational opportunities, and preserve community character. 1.1. Develop a policy across Town entities with defined criteria to evaluate and prioritize acquisition of private land for conservation restriction. The criteria shall include but not be limited to the following:  Within proximity to groundwater protection areas.  Meets regulatory buffer standards for wells within MassDEP Zone I areas.  Protects drinking-water recharge areas, water quality, and future well fields. High TC, TM, P&D, OSC, CD, CC, DPW, M&EAD, BLT, BCWC, BMWSB, APCC, CCCCT CPA, DCS, DEP, EEA, NFWF, Town Budget X X X GIS Not applicableMedium13.3 Continue to work on mapping trails in conservation areas to inform public safety efforts, and add waypoints where appropriate. X X XX X X X X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 110 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14.1. Educate and engage the community through local media, outreach, and public forums to communicate the environmental, aesthetic, and economic value of open space protection. High CSD, CD, RD, OSC, P&D, BLT, APCC, CCCCT Town Budget X X X X X X X X X X 14.2. Develop a comprehensive, user-friendly web portal and printed maps showing all open spaces, amenities, rules, and accessibility features, and update them annually. High P&D, IT, RC, CD, CC CPA, MOD, Town Budget X X X 14.3. Provide public information to landowners regarding opportunities to preserve open spaces with natural and scenic value through conservation restrictions or Chapter 61 designations. High CSD, OSC, BLT, APCC, CCCCT DCS, Town Budget X X X X X 14.4. Develop an outreach and communications plan to ensure Environmental Justice populations are aware of open space and recreational facilities located throughout town. High CSD, P&D, CD, RD CDBG, DCS, Town Budget X X X 14.5. Install new signage along roadways at walking trails to increase visibility and awareness of town’s open spaces. Medium OSC, RD, CD, CSD, DPW CPA, Town Budget X X X Planning & Development, Open Space Committee, and Communications Not applicable Planning & Development Not applicable Planning & Development No applicable Community Services, and Communications No applicable High Planning & Development and Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act and Town Budget X X X X Town of Barnstable, MA 07 Ten-Year Action Plan 111 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14.6. Develop an online reporting form, accessible via QR code signage at parks and playgrounds townwide, to allow residents to report maintenance, safety, or accessibility concerns directly to the Town staff. Medium RD, IT CPA, Town Budget X X X 14.7. Implement a townwide pond protection toolkit including vegetated buffer standards, access management, cyanobacteria response, and public education with information for near-term projects. Low CC, CD, M&EAD, APCC, BCWC, APCC DEP, EEA, Town Budget X X X X 14.8. Develop educational materials with best practices for property maintenance around water bodies. Low M&EAD, CD, CSD, BARS, BCWC, APCC CPA, DCS, DEP, Town Budget X X X X X 14.9. Install signage for parking areas associated with recreation resources to promote public awareness. Low DPW, CSD, RD, CD CPA, DCS, MOD, Town Budget X X X 14.10. Develop educational materials for safe operation of e- bikes. Low CSD, DPW, PD, RD, RC, TC DCR, MassDOT Complete Streets, SS4A, Town Budget X X X 14.11. Create mailings to be sent directly to residents with information on town open space and recreation resources. Low CSD, CC, CD, RD, P&D CPA, DCS, DEP Town Budget X X X Community Services, and I.T.Not applicable Department of Public Works, and Conservation Division Not applicable Medium Medium Medium Department of Public Works, Conservation Division, and Communications Not applicable Department of Public Works Community Preservation Act, and Town Budget Community Services, and Communications Not applicable Community Services Not applicable X X 14.8 Develop strategies to distribute the Cape Cod Commission’s Cape Cod Freshwater Pond Buffer Guide to property owners abutting water bodies to encourage best practices for environmentally-friendly property maintenance. Town of Barnstable, MA 112 Objectives Priority Responsible Party Potential Funding Source Timeframe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14.12. Compile and organize open space and recreation resources on the Town website in a user-friendly format. Low P&D, IT, CC, CD, RC, RD CPA, MOD, Town Budget X X X 14.13. Create a ‘walk library’ on the Town website to serve as a database of self-guided walks. Low IT, OSC CPA, Town Budget X X X Medium Planning & Development Not applicable