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Reminder: County Commissioners to Meet in Harwich; Agenda Includes Local Aid Report, Food Insecurity, and Hazard Mitigation

The Barnstable County Commissioners will hold their next off-site meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Donn B. Griffin Room at Harwich Town Hall. The Commissioners […]

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A close-up photo of a mosquito with black-and-white banded legs perched on human skin, its proboscis piercing the surface. The Barnstable County Massachusetts Health and Environment seal appears in the top right. Overlaid text reads "Mosquitoes Are Being Tested in Massachusetts. Here's Why It Matters.

Mosquitoes Are Being Tested in Massachusetts. Here’s Why It Matters.

Summer in Massachusetts means spending more time outdoors, at the beach, in the backyard, at the ballfield, or enjoying a walk in the evening. It also means mosquito season. While […]

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The Barnstable County Commissioners are Going to Harwich

Each month, the Barnstable County Commissioners hold a meeting in a different Cape Cod community to bring county government closer to the people it serves, hear directly from residents and […]

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Purple hydrangea blooms line a wooded garden path at dusk while dozens of glowing yellow fireflies illuminate the scene. The soft lights create a magical summer evening atmosphere beneath the trees.

Discover Cape Cod’s Hidden Nightlife: Build a Simple Backyard Light Trap

Think Cape Cod wildlife goes to sleep after sunset? Think again. Learn how to build a simple backyard light trap and discover the moths, beetles, katydids, and other nighttime insects that come alive after dark. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to explore nature right in your own backyard this summer.

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Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance Highlights Importance of Barnstable County Dredge Program

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance recently highlighted the critical role of Barnstable County’s Dredge Program in keeping Cape Cod’s harbors and navigation channels safe and accessible. In an article […]

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County Administrator Michael Dutton stands outdoors on a sunny day in front of trees and the Barnstable County complex while speaking in a video about periodic charter review. A blue banner across the bottom reads, "Understanding Periodic Charter Review."

Learn About the Barnstable County Charter Study Commission and How to Run

The July 28 Deadline Is Approaching—Learn How to Run for the Charter Study Commission Barnstable County’s Home Rule Charter has guided county government for nearly 40 years. This November, residents […]

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Air Quality on Cape Cod: What You Should Know

July 16, 2026: Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates (Wildfire Smoke) The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Barnstable County and much of […]

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Superior Courthouse Construction Update 2

Superior Courthouse Construction Started

Construction is officially underway at the Barnstable County Superior Courthouse. Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abatement, masonry mock-ups, roofing, […]

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