FROM YOUR COUNCILOR
PRECINCT 1 ANN CANEDY

Representatives from several interest and constituent groups were selected by the Mass. Dept of Transportation to participate in a task force study of access routes in and around Hyannis. These routes include Exits 6 and 7, proposed Exit 6.5, Willow Street, Phinneys Lane, Mary Dunn Road, Routes 132, 6A and 28.

I am pleased and privileged to be a member of that Task Force. I welcome your comments, questions, concerns.

The next meeting will be held at the Barnstable High School in the Senior Cafeteria on June 20th at 10 am. The meeting is expected to last until noon. The main purpose of the meeting is to introduce the consultant and review existing studies and projects in the area.

Click here for documents related to the Hyannis Access Study Task Force.

Welcome to my website. I have been honored to be your Town Councilor since November 4, 2003. I have enjoyed tackling Town issues from a new perspective. I believe in an open, proactive, responsive form of governance and I have brought those ideals to the table.

These are some of the issues currently facing the Town -issues I want and need YOUR opinions and comments on:

• Charter Schools
• Land acquisitions
• Zoning in the Industrial Park, along Route 132, and in Hyannis
• Affordable housing
• Wastewater management (especially around Lake Wequaquet )
• The future of the Trayser Museum and other historic buildings
• Airport expansion
• Public safety issues
• Flooding and road conditions

I invite you to visit this website often and use it to voice your opinion and communicate with your Town Council. Thanks you for your interest in Barnstable government and your commitment to your community.

Work History
Work History
Current Town Councilor -Precinct 1
Attorney
Former Aide to Congressman Hastings Keith
Former Aide to Senator Henri Rauschenbach
Former Paralegal
Former Social Worker

Education:
New England School of Law - American Jurisprudence Award; Dean's List
George Washington University
Oxford University (Honors Exchange)
Bradford College

Professional/Social Affiliations
Barnstable Town Council Liaison to Open Space Committee
Barnstable Town Council Liaison to Conservation Commission
Barnstable Town Council Liaison to Old Kings Highway Commission
Barnstable Town Council Liaison to Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Council Subcommittee on Business Closing Ordinance
American Association of University Women
Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Board
Barnstable Civic Association Board
Housing Initiative Committee
Episcopal Church Women President
Housing Assistance Corporation
League of Women Voters
Barnstable Republican Town Committee Elected Delegate
Past Parliamentarian, Baltimore City Day Care Council
Past Secretary, Maryland Classified Employees Association, Day Care Chapter

Sample Ballot Questions -Click here

New Barnstable Property Tax Policy:

Bills will be sent out twice a year:

· Beginning of July for August 1 and November 1 deadlines;

· Beginning of January (issues 12/31) for February and May deadlines.

Bills due in August and November are “preliminary” or estimated tax bills. This bill is normally one half of the previous year’s taxes (including betterments if any).

The bill reflecting the actual tax will be due February 1 and May 1.

Abatement requests can only be filed after the receipt of this bill (early January). All abatements must be filed by Feb. 1.

You can choose to pay quarterly or biannually.

If you choose to pay quarterly, your payment is due NO LATER than:

* 1st Quarter: August 1
* 2nd Quarter: November 1
* 3rd Quarter: February 1
* 4th Quarter: May 1.

If you choose to pay biannually, your 1st and 2nd Quarter bills are due on August 1;

Your 3rd and 4th Quarter bills are due February 1.

Unlike Federal tax, your tax payment is considered late if it arrives after the due date (post mark date is irrelevant!)

Bills can be paid ON LINE. For information, go to website: www.town.barnstable.ma.us and click on Pay Taxes On Line

For further information contact the Barnstable Tax Office 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday 508-862-4054; FAX: 508-790-6310; 367 Main Street, Hyannis MA. 02601; Mailing Address: Box 40, Hyannis MA 02630.