Board of Commissioners
The executive powers of the Hyannis Fire District are vested in the Board of Commissioners with all the executive powers given to them under Mass Gen Laws. The Board is the chief policy-making agency of the District and is responsible for the issuance of policy directives and guidelines.
Chairman, Laura Cronin: Term Expires 2028
Vice Chairman, Peter Cross: Term Expires 2026
Clerk, Demetrius Atsalis: Term Expires 2027
Victor Skende: Term Expires 2027 (In Memoriam)
Alex Mercado: Term Expires 2028
Moderator, Walter Ralston: Term expires 2028
Board of Commissioners or District Clerk-Treasurer, TK Menesale, direct line: 774-368-1690 or complete contact form.
Policy on Access to Public Records
In accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66, §10), the District provides public records in a manner that ensures timely and reasonable access. When records are available on our official website in an accessible format, referral to the website fulfills our obligation to provide access. Electronic delivery is free. Individuals who prefer paper copies by mail may request them; however, fee estimates will be provided and will be required to be paid in advance for copying ($0.05 per page), and actual postage cost. Additional costs may apply for extensive requests.
Commission Schedule
2026 Calendar
Regular scheduled meetings of the Hyannis Fire District Commissioners for the calendar year will be held unless otherwise noted on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Hyannis Fire Department, 95 High School Road Ext, Hyannis.
Annual Election: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Annual Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
| Date | District Elections Schedule |
| 1/2/2026 | Nomination papers available in Clerk’s office, nomination notice posted. |
| 3/20/2026 | Last day to submit nomination papers to Town of Barnstable’s Town Clerk for certification of signatures (60 days) |
| 3/27/2026 | Last day to file nomination papers with the District Clerk-Treasurer, by 4pm (53 days) |
| 3/27/2026 | Last day to object or withdraw with the District Clerk-Treasurer, by 4pm (53 days) |
| 3/27/2026 | Petition signed warrant articles must be submitted to the District Clerk-Treasurer (53 days) |
| 4/3/2026 | Ballot position drawing by lot, by District Clerk-Treasurer, by 4pm (7 days post nomination paper date) |
| 5/5/2026 | Last day to post the warrant for the district election per District By-Laws (14 days) |
| 5/8/2026 | Last day to register voters for the district election with Town of Barnstable’s Town Clerk (10 days) |
| 5/13/2026 | Last day to receive absentee ballot applications with the District Clerk-Treasurer, by 4pm (7 days) |
| 5/19/2026 | Elections open 3pm to 8pm |
| 5/20/2026 | Annual Meeting 7pm |
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOMINATION PAPERS FOR FY 2027 ELECTION FOR ONE (1) POSITION ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HYANNIS FIRE DISTRICT, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, CLERK’S OFFICE, 95 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD EXTENSION, HYANNIS, MA. FIFTY (50) VALID SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED. NOMINATION PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE REGISTRARS OF VOTERS FOR CERTIFICATION NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CLERK OF THE HYANNIS FIRE DISTRICT NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026. ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HYANNIS FIRE DISTRICT WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2026, 7:00 P.M. ANYONE WISHING TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE ANNUAL WARRANT MAY DO SO BY HAVING A PETITION SIGNED BY AT LEAST TEN (10) REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE DISTRICT. PETITION FORMS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE. ANY ARTICLE SO SUBMITTED MUST BE FILED WITH THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE REGISTRARS OF VOTERS BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026, FOR VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES AND RETURNED TO THE DISTRICT CLERK BY 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026.
HYANNIS FIRE DISTRICT
TK MENESALE, CLERK-TREASURER
1/2/2026
| January | 8 & 22 |
| February | 12 & 26 |
| March | 12 & 26 |
| April | 9 & 23 |
| May | 14 & 28 |
| Annual Election | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Annual Meeting | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| June | 11 & 25 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 27 |
| September | 10 & 24 |
| October | 8 & 22 |
| November | 12 |
| December | 10 |