News

Maintenance Dredging
Popponesset Bay
The Barnstable County Dredge ‘Cod Fish II’ will be conducting dredging operations in the South Channel of Popponesset Bay starting Wednesday, September 22nd through Wednesday, September 28th (weather and equipment status will determine dredging times), the hours of operations are Monday thru Saturday 0800 to 1600.
The ‘Cod Fish II’ is stationary and has limited maneuverability while dredging. The discharge pipe maybe floating at times and may block the channel. Mariners are requested to give adequate clearance to the dredge equipment at all times.
The Dredge and supporting watercraft can be contacted via VHF Channel 16 and 18.
Below is a link that will show you the area to be dredged and more information about the project.
https://www.mashpeema.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3426/f/pages/dredging_ops_notice_inner_channel_popponesset_bay.pdf
Shortly after completion of the project, the dredge will relocated to northern channel with-in Popponesset Bay, more information about this project will be provided at a later date.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jeff Smith
Town of Mashpee – Harbormaster
Ph: 508-539-1400 ext 8597
Email – jsmith@mashpeema.gov

End of Summer Boat Parade-Join the Fun!

After a smashing success last year with over 35 boats and $62,000 raised Popponesset Island resident David Gershaw is hosting the 2nd annual Labor Day Weekend boat parade! The entry fee to sign up is a $100 donation to Save Popponesset Bay. Let’s beat last year’s numbers!!

Parade Details:
Each boat will line up in Popponesset Creek at 11am on Sunday September 5. With David Gershaw at the helm and the honk of a boat horn we will takeoff on the same parade route as last year through Popponesset Bay, looping around Sampson’s Island through Osterville and Cotuit, and ending up back at the Spit where everyone is free to enjoy at their leisure.
A huge hit last year – we encourage each boat to decorate in a marine life theme. An award for the best decorated boat will be given at the end of the event!
The boat that gives the largest donation will win an all-expenses-paid dinner cruise to the Atlantic in Edgartown on David’s 37ft Bahama Joint Venture for a total of 4 guests at a date and time of the winner’s choice.

A fun way to end the Summer together! If you do not have a boat we encourage you to come show your support and wave along the Spit as we leave the bay at 11am. To sign up please enter your information by clicking HERE!

Looking forward to seeing you there!