Uncle Tim's Bridge in Wellfleet ~ Photo Kevin Mullaney

THIS WEEK'S
POSTED MEETINGS
May7-14

WELLFLEET
Zoning Board of Appeals: Thursday, 7 pm, Senior Center.
Natural Resources Advisory Board: Monday, 7 pm, Town Hall.
Board of Library Trustees: Monday, 7 pm, Library.
Coastal and Pond Access Committee: Tuesday, 9 am, Town Hall.
School Committee: Tuesday, 4:30 pm, Elementary School.
Board of Selectmen: Tuesday, 7 pm, Library.
Open Space Committee: Wednesday, 4 pm, Town Hall.
Marina Advisory Committee: Wednesday, 7 pm, Town Hall.
2007 Wellfleet Chamber Guide


DAILY TIDES

BEACHES
PONDS
FISHING
SURFING/HANG GLIDING
BEACH PARKING PERMITS


Incorporated in 1763, Wellfleet offers an abundance of quaint rural seaside character and charm with a yearround population of 2749. The town is well known for its shellfish, especially the famous "Wellfleet Oysters". Visitors should not miss the Annual Wellfleet Oysterfest in October.


The following is a directory of town offices and
useful Wellfleet information…

Town Hall 300 Main Street Main Number (508) 349-0300

Accountant
(508) 349-0303

Animal Control
(508) 349-3702

Assessor
(508) 349-0304

Beaches (see below)

Beach Stickers
Kendrick Ave (508) 349-9818

Poison Center
(800) 682-9211

Building Dept.
220 West Main Street
(508) 349-0309

Town Clerk
(508) 349-0301

Conservation
220 West Main Street
(508) 349-0308

Council On Aging/Senior Center
Long Pond Road
(508) 349-2800 or 508-349-0313

DPW
220 West Main Street
(508) 349-0315

EMERGENCY: 911
Wellfleet Police
Wellfleet Fire & Rescue 911
Emergency Ambulance & Rescue

Fire (Non-Emergency)
35 Lawrence Road
(508) 349-3754

Fishing (see Ponds below)

Harbormaster
Commercial Street
(508) 349-0320

Health Dept.
220 West Main Street
(508) 349-0308

Library
West Main Street
(508) 349-0310

Parking
(508) 349-0300

Poison Control (800) 682-9211

Police (Non-Emergency)
6 Gross Hill Road
(508) 349-3702

Recreation
(508) 349-0330

School Superintendent
(508) 349-8800

Wellfleet Elementary School
Lawrence Road
(508) 349-3101

Shellfish Constable
Kendrick Ave
(508) 349-0325

Tax Collector
(508) 349-0307

Town Manager/Administrator
(508) 349-0300

Transfer Station
370 Coles Neck Road
(508) 349-0335 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday;
3:30 for recycling

Veteran’s Services -Hyannis
(508) 790-6363

Outer Cape Health
3130 Route 6
(508) 349-3131

BEACHES:
On the ocean side are Newcomb Hollow, Cahoon Hollow, White Crest Beach, and Maguires Landing all with parking. Call (508) 349-0300 to check parking fees and permitting.

On the bay side: Indian Neck, Mayo Beach, Powers Landing and Duck Harbor all with parking. Call (508) 349-0300 to check parking fees and permitting.

SURFING/HANG GLIDING:
Surfboards and hang gliders are restricted to White Crest Beach, and hang gliders are allowed only before 9 AM and after 5 PM. Parking along Ocean View Drive is prohibited and subject to fine and towing, even with a beach parking permit. Windsurfing is only allowed at Burton Baker Beach, at Indian Neck (regulations can be obtained at the beach sticker booth on the Town Pier).

BEACH PARKING PERMITS: Beach parking permits are required at most Wellfleet beaches from the Saturday prior to July 1st, till Labor Day. Non-resident beach parking permit fees are: 1 -week: $50, 2-week: $95 or Season: $200 and are available at the Beach Sticker Booth on the Town Pier, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily; 'til 8:00 PM Friday and Saturday.

PONDS:
Wellfllet has three major fresh water ponds: Gull, Great and Long Ponds. Parking permits are required. The ponds are stocked with several varieties of trout, joining native perch, pickerel and sunfish. FISHING:Fishing licenses are not required for saltwater fishing; freshwater anglers age 15 and up can obtain licenses at Town Hall. Always check Fish & Game Regulations for species size limits and quantity.