image of barnstable county courthouse

News


AmeriCorps Cape Cod: Program Update and Timeline of Developments

AmeriCorps Cape Cod, a long-standing public service program under Barnstable County, recently faced uncertainty following the sudden termination of its federal funding. Below is a clear timeline of key developments, […]

Read More

Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – June 2025

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, […]

Read More

Barnstable County Hosts Reframing Aging Workshop to Advance Inclusive Language and Policy

This week on June 10, 2025, over 50 professionals from across Cape Cod convened for a forward-thinking training hosted by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services in partnership with […]

Read More

Provincetown Independent: Vaccine Clinics Aim to Head Off Measles Threat

By Parker Mumford, Jun 4, 2025 EASTHAM — For the past month, clinics across Cape Cod have been offering free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Measles — which had been eliminated […]

Read More

Commissioners Oppose USCG Removal Navigational Buoys, and Question US DHS Designation as a “Sanctuary Jurisdiction”

June 11, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Today the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to send a letter opposing the U.S. Coast Guard’s proposed removal of navigational buoys from Cape […]

Read More

Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – June 2025

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

Read More

Join Us! AmeriCorps Cape Cod to Host Year 26 Graduation Ceremony

June 9, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – AmeriCorps Cape Cod proudly announces the Year 26 Graduation Ceremony to celebrate nine dedicated members as they conclude their 11-month term of service across Cape […]

Read More

County Commissioners’ Special Edition Newsletter: Supporting Towns on the Front Lines of the Housing Crisis

Barnstable County is working with towns across Cape Cod to respond to growing housing needs. From funding support to shared planning services, the County is helping communities build local capacity […]

Read More

The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.