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Barnstable County graphic showing a beach scene with dunes and ocean, overlaid with text announcing a Commissioners meeting in Wellfleet on April 22 at 10:00 AM at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center, with information to attend in person or watch live at capecod.gov.

Barnstable County Commissioners Meeting Heads to Wellfleet

The Barnstable County Commissioners will hold their April 22 meeting in the Town of Wellfleet at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center, 715 Old Kings Highway, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Part […]

Group of four fire training professionals standing indoors holding a black firefighter jacket labeled “Barnstable County Morthland,” wearing a mix of protective gear and casual clothing, with fire training equipment visible in the background.

Barnstable County Fire Training Implements PFAS-Free Gear for Instructors

Barnstable County Fire Training has outfitted all instructors with PFAS-free protective gear, including helmets, coats, pants, hoods, boots, and gloves. The new gear was recently put into use during mobile […]

Close-up photo of a deer tick on a green leaf. Bold white and gold text reads "Tick Testing Discounts Are BACK on Cape Cod." The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment seal appears in the upper right corner.

Barnstable County Offers Discounted Tick Testing

⚠️ Update: Discounted tick testing funds have been fully expended as of 4/15/2026. Standard TickReport pricing now applies. With tick-borne diseases on the rise, protecting yourself and your family from […]

A firefighter sprays water from a hose onto a burning car prop during a live fire training exercise in Mashpee, with flames visible inside the vehicle in a parking lot.

Live Fire Training Underway in Mashpee

Instructors from the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training’s Fire Program Division are conducting four days of live fire training this week at the Mashpee Fire Department using the […]

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

County Commissioners Adopt Executive Order 650 Resolution Restricting ICE on County Property

Commissioners Review Human Rights Trends Across Barnstable County April 8, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners held a regular biweekly meeting on April 8, 2026, […]

Firefighters in full turnout gear participate in a training exercise at Wellfleet Fire Department, handling a hose line beside a red fire engine labeled “Wellfleet” on a wet roadway.

Cape Cod Firefighters Complete Live Fire Training in Wellfleet

Instructors from the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training; Fire Program Division completed two days of live fire training with the County’s live fire burn trailer at Wellfleet Fire […]

Presentation slide titled “Cape Cod Bridges Project” displayed by MassDOT, featuring an aerial image of the Cape Cod Canal Bridge and text noting the Cape & Islands Municipal Leaders Association meeting on April 6, 2026.

Cape Cod Canal Bridge Update Highlights Progress Toward Construction Phase

MassDOT outlines permitting milestones, procurement timeline, and upcoming field work Today Cape Cod officials hosted a regional update today on the Cape Cod Canal Bridges Program, welcoming representatives from the […]

Young person walking along a Cape Cod beach collecting debris with a grabber tool and bucket, helping clean up marine litter along the shoreline.

Earth Month on Cape Cod: How Barnstable County Is Caring for Our Environment

Each April, Earth Day reminds us of the importance of protecting the environment—but here on Cape Cod, that work is happening every day. Barnstable County plays a central role in […]

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