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AmeriCorps Cape Cod Swears In 20 New Members for Year 28

November 2, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) — Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC) officially welcomed 20 new service members during its annual Swearing-In Ceremony on October 28, 2026, at the West […]

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Collage: the Barnstable Superior Courthouse Exterior Restoration Project sign with the courthouse wrapped in green construction netting; close-ups of the restored wooden columns — a fluted capital, a column base, and the colonnade seen from the scaffolding." The earlier caption still fits; if you want the columns to lead it, swap the second sentence for: "Up on the scaffolding, crews are restoring the courthouse's historic wooden columns — fluted shafts, capitals, and bases — along with the hand-detailed dentil trim."

A Glimpse into Nearly 200 Years of Cape Cod History

The ongoing reconstruction of the Barnstable County Superior Courthouse is revealing some remarkable details about one of the County’s most historic buildings. For the first time since 1832, the building’s […]

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Barnstable County, Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training logo. Two Orleans firefighters in turnout gear listen to an instructor beside a roof training prop during hands-on ventilation training.

Barnstable County Provides Hands-On Firefighter Training in Orleans

Instructors from Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training, Fire Programs Division, conducted hands-on training with the Orleans Fire Department this week, focusing on essential ventilation techniques used […]

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services logo above “The SHINE Program — Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone,” beside a smiling older couple outdoors among golden autumn leaves. Below, on a blue band: “SHINE Program Update.

SHINE Open Enrollment Update

Due to extremely high demand, all Open Enrollment appointments at the Barnstable County SHINE Program are now full for the remainder of the season. We understand how important this time […]

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“Big ideas. New friends.” Barnstable County 4-H Open House graphic featuring animals in astronaut helmets and invitations to explore rockets and meet local 4-H members and club leaders.

Find New Friends and Interests at the November Barnstable County 4-H Open House

New friends and hands-on learning await at the free Barnstable County 4-H Open House on November 13. Explore rockets and discover how to join or volunteer.

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Barnstable County seal with text reading “For Immediate Release” from Barnstable County, Cape Cod’s regional government.

Barnstable County Awarded $248,084 to Strengthen Food Rescue and Food Access on Cape Cod

More food for Cape Cod, less going to waste. A $248,084 state grant will help Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and community partners expand food storage, refrigerated transportation, and coordination so more food reaches residents.

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Cholesterol Basics: Free CardioCheck Screening in Brewster on November 4

Join Barnstable County Public Health Nurses for Cholesterol Basics: CardioCheck Screening, a brief presentation followed by a free screening. After learning about cholesterol and the impacts on your health, you […]

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Barnstable County graphic with a photo of Paul Ruszala presenting at UMass Amherst. Text: "Barnstable County. PFAS Investigation Update. Groundwater Modeling & PFAS Forensics. Presented at UMass Amherst."

Barnstable County Presents PFAS Groundwater Modeling and Forensics Update at UMass Amherst

Barnstable County presented this week at UMass Amherst on the ongoing PFAS investigation at the former Municipal Fire Training Facility in Hyannis. Paul Ruszala, P.E., the County’s Assets & Infrastructure […]

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