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Month: April 2021

This month is National County Government Month

Counties are one of America’s oldest forms of government, dating back to 1634 when the first county governments (shires) were established in Virginia. The organization and structure of today’s 3,069 […]

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The Dredge Report | Week of March 28, 2021

Sand Shifter – Stage Harbor, Chatham Earlier in the week, the Sand Shifter finished the main part of the dredging and ‘broke’ through the southeastern edge of the channel and mid-day […]

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Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps Cape Cod Announce WetFest

For Immediate Release A virtual education festival to teach 3-6th graders about water and how to protect the Cape’s aquifer April 8, 2021 (Barnstable County, MA) – WETFest, an environmental […]

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Latest Edition of Human Services Newsletter 04-08-21

Read the bi-weekly Barnstable County Department of Human Services Newsletter, designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable […]

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Cape Cod Commission Announces COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Workshop Series

Industry-specific strategies for addressing current challenges and planning for business continuity  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 8, 2021) – The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to present the second round of its […]

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County Awarded $10,000 to support the Community Garden Initiative and the Municipal Shellfish Program

For Immediate Release April 8, 2021 – Barnstable, MA. | Cape Cod 5 recently awarded Barnstable County Government’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension $10,000 to support the Community Garden Initiative and […]

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Get to know the newest members of the Cape Legislative Delegation!

Attend this virtual event on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 – 9:00 to 1030 AM Cape Women’s Coalition and The League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area will co-present […]

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Notice of Public Meeting, Document Availability and Comment Period – Barnstable County HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021

The Barnstable County HOME Consortium has prepared its Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021 (PY21). This plan outlines funding priorities and serves as the strategic and planning documents for […]

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County to Hold “Coastal Homeowner Buyout” Forum on April 21

For Immediate Release County to Hold “Coastal Homeowner Buyout” Forum on April 21 April 7, 2021 – Barnstable, MA. | On Wednesday, April 21, Barnstable County will hold a “Coastal Homeowner […]

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