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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Exploring the Role of County Government in Cape Cod’s Regional Governance

Discover the significance of county government on the Cape & Islands. Click the link below to listen to WCAI’s “The Point” with Mindy Todd when she speaks with: Don’t miss […]

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The Alternative: Creating Space for Technologists to Tackle Wastewater Challenges on Cape Cod

Interested in joining the discussion about wastewater challenges on Cape Cod? Check out “The Alternative”, a new weekly newsletter from Barnstable County’s Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center!

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Notice of Public Review and Comment Period  

FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1  For Immediate Release (January 22, 2024) – During a meeting held on January 22, 2024, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) released the […]

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Accumulating Snow Forecasted for Friday, January 19th; Sub-zero Wind Chill Temperatures this Weekend

Snow is expected to impact the Cape and Islands Friday and Friday evening, with sub-zero wind chill temperatures this weekend. There is also an increasing risk for moderate to heavy […]

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Barnstable County Collects Over 300 Tons 0f Toxic Household Materials on Cape Cod in 2023  

Cooperative Extension’s successful Household Hazardous Waste Collections program protects residents from every day, toxic chemicals.  January 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) â€“ Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that […]

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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Monday, January 15, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who inspired many with his words of wisdom and his life, a man who helped to change […]

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Another Storm to Bring Wind, Rain, and Coastal Flood Warnings Early Saturday Morning

Yet another storm system will make its way into our region early Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon. This storm will be similar to the last in terms of timing, rain […]

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Commissioners Approve Plans to Address PFAS, Capital Improvements and Post Employment Benefits 

JANUARY 12, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – At its meeting on January 10, 2024, the Board moved forward with plans to set up a $7.2 million special revenue fund for PFAS […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – January 2024

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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