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A Successful July for BARS at the Barnstable Recycling Shed
Thank you everyone who volunteered at the recycling shack and all those who donated their returnable bottles and cans. Shown here are some photos of those who showed up the last day to help clean the shack; empty the container of bags of cans and boxes of bottles into the truck to be returned to the manufacturers; and finally, to celebrate the end of a job well done.
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BARS Blessing of the Rakes 2019
The Sixteenth Annual BARS Blessing of the Rakes took place June 8th, 2019. Thank you to Reverend John J. Perry, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville, for blessing our rakes with help from BARS member, Steve Hoxie.
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Clamming for Kids 2022
Every year for the past fourteen years the Natural Resources Department of the Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs Division has sponsored Clamming Classes for Kids.
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BARS Honoring its Commitment to UMass Dartmouth
The above photo shows Bill Shumway presenting UMass Dartmouth a check for the BARS-UMass Dartmouth Scholarship Endowment Fund on December 11th, 2018.
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Fred Dempsey is the man for clam rake repairs in Barnstable
Ask any BARS member just who can repair a clam rake, and they’ll point you in Dempsey’s direction.
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BARS Adopts Cordwood Landing
Here are some photos of that show our latest adoption, Cordwood Landing on Old Post Road.
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2016 West Barnstable Village Festival
BARS had great success at the 2016 West Barnstable Village Festival.
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BARS Adopts Ropes Beach
BARS is participating the Barnstable “Adopt a Spot” program as part of the 208 Nitrogen Reduction program in Barnstable.
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A Rewarding Day for BARS
Monday, April 1, 2014 the reward checks from BARS and John and Stephanie Lowell, owners of East Dennis Oyster farm were presented to officers from the Barnstable and Dennis Police Departments.
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About
The Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing was founded in 2001 by André Sampou, Ty Ranta, Ed Dutton, Dave Kicilinski, Kris Clark, and Fred Dempsey. The purpose of BARS is to discuss issues relating to recreational shellfishing in the… Read More
Mission
To advocate for good water quality. To award scholarships, and grants in support of restoring and sustaining shellfishing as a positive asset for the Town of Barnstable. To promote and assist shellfish propagation and habitat projects in the… Read More
Donate to BARS
When you support BARS, you’ll be supporting its work in the preservation, protection, propagation, and sustainability of shellfish and shellfishing on Cape Cod: Scholarships. Grants. Shellfishing classes for all ages. Veteran programs. Special needs children’s programs. If you… Read More
News
Paul Wasilewski 1936–2021
Paul “Ski” Wasilewski Jr, of Hyannis, passed peacefully with his wife by his side on December 04, 2021. Paul chronicled BARS’ history from its inception through the lens of his camera.
Rick Barry Passed Away
Rick Barry passed away suddenly at age 58. Rick was a town councilor and the recipient of the first Barnstable Bivalve Buddy Award. Rick was instrumental in leading the charge at the Barnstable Town Council meetings to advocate for the zoning overlay of the No-Pier Zone in Cotuit. He was a good friend of BARS and will be sorely missed.
A Successful July for BARS at the Barnstable Recycling Shed
Thank you everyone who volunteered at the recycling shack and all those who donated their returnable bottles and cans. Shown here are some photos of those who showed up the last day to help clean the shack; empty the container of bags of cans and boxes of bottles into the truck to be returned to the manufacturers; and finally, to celebrate the end of a job well done.
Thank You BARS Supporters!
BARS wishes to thank the following local vendors who have given support to our organization. We encourage all BARS members to frequent these businesses.
Andre Sampou – Father, Environmental Hero, BARS Founder
Andre Peter Sampou of West Barnstable passed away on November 20, 2021 at age 90 surrounded by his loved ones. BARS extends its condolences to all of Andre’s family and friends. He was a founding member of BARS, which had its first meeting in 2001 at his farm in West Barnstable. BARS will forever miss Andre Sampou.
BARS is Back at the Barnstable Transfer Station
BARS is at the redeemable bottles and cans shed at the Barnstable Transfer Station for the rest of July. Money raised will go towards BARS’ scholarship fund for Cape Cod students. This is BARS’ biggest fundraiser of the… Read More