image of barnstable county courthouse

Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Cape Cod Commission receives grant to enhance water quality monitoring with satellite imagery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 1, 2023) – The Cape Cod Commission will lead an effort to expand satellite-derived water quality data collection and analysis and enhance existing pond monitoring efforts, […]

Read More

Barnstable County’s New Epidemiologist Played an Important Role in Determining How COVID-19 Spreads, Story Featured on 60 Minutes

Very early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when cases were first starting to pop up in Seattle Washington, the Skagit Valley Chorale had plans to hold rehearsal at a local church. […]

Read More

Fire Fighter Training at West Barnstable Fire Department

Last week, Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training conducted a training session for the West Barnstable Fire Department focusing on practical skills. The session centered on hose […]

Read More

A Few Reminders to Help Keep our Kids Safe this Halloween (Includes Local Halloween Events Taking Place October 31st!)

BE SAFE this Halloween with some Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide and the Centers for Disease and Prevention. Street Smarts! The frightening fact is that, on average, children […]

Read More

2024 UMass Garden Calendars Available for Purchase Through Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 

Calendars can be purchased online, in-person, and through the mail.  October 30, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) â€“ The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated 2024 […]

Read More

Shining a Green Light for Veterans in Barnstable County

Barnstable County to Participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans Barnstable County will illuminate Superior Court House, the cupola and statues in green light from November 6-12, during the week […]

Read More

County Unveils Long Term Plan to Strengthen County Finances  

 At its October 25th meeting, the Board of Regional Commissioners was presented with a proposed financial plan to strengthen the County’s finances. The plan includes recommendations for County investments in capital projects, PFAS cleanup costs, and the creation of reserve funds to ensure long-term financial stability. 

Read More

Wicked Wellness: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Learn the importance of annual mammograms in women between the ages of 40 and 70, brush up on the correct way to perform a self-breast exam, make healthy seasonal recipes […]

Read More

SHINE Program Manager Kristina Whiton O’Brien Discusses Medicare Open Enrollment in Falmouth Community Television Interview

Open Enrollment for Medicare takes place October 15th through December 7th! Meeting with a certified SHINE volunteer during open enrollment may reduce your out-of-pocket medical and/or prescription drug costs. Additionally, […]

Read More