Press Releases

County Commissioners Oppose Additional Funding for Machine Gun Range on the Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve 

November 8, 2023 [BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA] – In a further effort to safeguard the Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve, the Barnstable County Commissioners are opposed to further federal appropriations for the proposed Multipurpose Machine Gun Range (MPMGR). 

Recent news reports suggest a funding shortfall for the project…

Bourne Digital Equity Community Workshop Scheduled for Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 6, 2023) – Do you experience problems with internet connection or speed? Do you have a reliable device to connect you to the internet? Are you […]

Barnstable County’s ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ 

Barnstable County, MA – November 2, 2023 — Barnstable County’s Superior Courthouse will be illuminated in green light as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by the […]

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, […]

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) – The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated 2024 […]

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.