BCCA FAQ's

The Bay Club of Mattapoisett is a New England–style residential community located on the South Coast of Massachusetts in the seaside town of Mattapoisett. The 625-acre property includes approximately 200 single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes, set among preserved forestland, private roads, gatehouses, and shared open space.

The property is home to two separate but closely connected entities:  The Bay Club Community, a residential neighborhood governed by the Bay Club Community Association (BCCA), a resident-managed homeowners association responsible for managing the residential community, common areas, and neighborhood operations.  The Bay Club, a private member-owned country club governed by its own elected board of directors.  Membership in The Bay Club is optional and not automatically included with home ownership.   While independently managed, the two organizations work cooperatively to maintain the shared infrastructure and overall community experience. Comment end

The resident-elected BCCA Board manages the community with assistance of Barkan Management Company, an Accredited Management Organization (AMO®). Barkan oversees day-to-day operations, finances, inspections, the HOA portal, gatehouse supervision, and common areas support. Learn more about Barkan Management Company here.

HOA fees are paid quarterly on the 1st day of January, April, July and October. The current HOA Quarterly fee is $675. HOA fees cover the monthly operational budget items such as landscaping, irrigation, snow removal, road patching, streetlight and signage, gatehouse staff, building and gate repair, utilities, management contract and office supplies.

Online payments can be processed via Barkan’s HOA Dashboard (powered by CINC WebAxis) by e-check or credit card.  Homeowners also have the option to set up online payments as recurring payments.    HOA Fees can also be paid via paper check, money order, or a third-party online bill payment service.  Payments should be made payable to the Bay Club Community Association, and they must include the homeowner’s account number in the memo section. Payments should be mailed to the following address:  Bay Club Community HOA  ℅ Barkan Management Company  PO Box 2193  Secaucus, NJ 07096  Comment end

Capital Fund Plan: Effective April 2026, the Association established a Capital Fund at a rate of $1,080 annually per household/lot that is paid quarterly ($270 per quarter) in addition to the HOA fee. This long-term planning initiative is designed to build and maintain a dedicated reserve fund to cover major community expenses, including road repaving, bridge repairs, significant ground improvements, and maintenance or replacement of gatehouses, street signage, and lighting. Comment end

Capital Contribution Fee: As part of the closing costs, new homeowners are required to pay a one-time Capital Contribution Fee equal to one quarterly regular HOA assessment (currently $675). In addition, any prorated quarterly dues based on the closing date will be collected at settlement. Comment end

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) reviews all exterior home changes, landscaping modifications, and new construction plans to ensure the community maintains cohesive design standards.

Yes. Any exterior modification—big or small—requires submission of a Notice of Intent to the ARC for review and approval.

New Construction: $3,000 total — $1,000 non-refundable fee + $2,000 refundable deposit Exterior Improvements: Projects under $1,000 → $100 deposit Projects over $1,000 → 10% of project cost (max $3,000)  Unused portions are refunded once a project is approved and completed.

Visitors may use: The front gate staff can open gate if resident gives permission The front or back gate call box to video-call the resident The resident opening the gate via the Cell Gate App

Residents may use: Car Tags ($35) that automatically open gates FOBs ($35) activated by pressing the button near the gate Cell Gate App for remote or in-person gate access Personal entry codes

Front Gate: Staffed daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Back Gate: Open daily 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. with call box to front gate staff

Mailboxes are located near the back gate. Regular mail goes to your assigned mailbox Larger packages go into a parcel locker (key left in your mailbox) Oversized packages come with a pickup notice for the post office UPS, FedEx, and Amazon typically deliver directly to your front door

Residents may walk, jog, or bike on: Community roads Wooded areas The cart path (off-season only, December–March) Walking on the golf course is not allowed when it is open for play.

Trash: Thursdays Recycling: Every other Thursday  Bins must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.  Holiday weeks may shift pickup to Friday. To request bins, contact the Mattapoisett Board of Health: 508-758-4100 ext. 213

Homeowners may connect irrigation systems to: Bay Club water (one-time $3,000 fee; scheduled watering managed by Bay Club), or Mattapoisett town water Irrigation systems must be started in spring and winterized in fall by the homeowner or their contractor.

Homes include an exterior Septic Ejector System that grinds and pumps wastewater into sewer lines.  If the green unit alarms: Silence it by pressing the toggle switch below the red light Contact F.R. Mahony Associates for service (781-982-9300)

The Bay Club clears snow from: Main roads Common areas Each winter, Barkan coordinates an optional group contract for driveway snow removal at resident expense. Homeowners may also hire their own contractor.

October 1 – May 31: Mon–Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   June 1 – September 30: Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Saturdays: Interior work only (72-hour notice)  Sundays: No contractor work allowed

No. Club membership to The Bay Club is optional and must be purchased directly from the club. Membership levels include Full Golf, Social (no golf), and Junior. Contact the Bay Club for information and tours at Patrick Hurrie Phurrie@bayclubmatt.com