The Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners oversees the operation and budget of the Water Department. Three commissioners are elected to staggered three-year terms in the annual election each year. Board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 2:30 in the Water Department office.

About the Board

David Mason was first elected to the Board of Water Commissioners June 2022. As a resident of Precinct 1, David brings 32 years of experience in public health encompassing issues in public water supply, the protection of public water supply, wastewater management and water resources management. David has also served as the Director of Public Health of the Town of Sandwich, and served on multiple committees associated with water site cleanup on Joint Base Cape Cod. David is currently primary responsible as program manager for the implementation of the Water Resource Management Plan for the Town of Sandwich, involving the needs of the Sandwich Water District.

Steve Whitmore: Steve was first elected to the Board of Water Commissioners May 2011.  Commissioner Whitmore also served as a Commissioner on the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission,  Town of Barnstable Personnel Advisory Board and Barnstable Civic Association. He is a retired attorney and lives in Barnstable Village.

Peter Myrbeck: Peter was first elected to the Board of Water Commissioner in May 2024. Peter has lived in Barnstable Village for the past 30 years where he helped raise his family.

Contact: bfdcollector@barnstablefiredistrict.com