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Superior Courthouse Restoration Work Continues

Restoration work continues at the Barnstable County Superior Courthouse, with hazardous material abatement and masonry restoration underway and additional construction activities scheduled for November. Current project updates: Barnstable County will […]

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View looking up at the steel arches and suspension cables of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod, with a blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.

Sagamore Bridge Replacement Advances with $956 Million in Federal Funding and Final Procurement Phase

Major milestone moves long-awaited project closer to construction of a safer, more reliable Cape Cod The following press release was issued on September 28, 2026, regarding the latest developments in […]

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A blue “Welcome to Mashpee” roadside sign stands beside a tree-lined road, with a blue car passing in the foreground. The Barnstable County, Massachusetts seal is overlaid in the upper left corner.

County Commissioners to Meet in Mashpee; Agenda Includes Housing, Water Supply, and Wastewater

The Barnstable County Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Waquoit Room at Mashpee Town Hall. This meeting in Mashpee provides an opportunity for […]

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LiveNOW from FOX broadcast showing a radar image of a powerful nor’easter off the East Coast alongside reporter Josh Breslow and Barnstable County Emergency Management Director Andy Platt discussing the storm’s impact on Cape Cod.

Barnstable County Emergency Management Director Andrew Platt Live on FOX | Sept. 26, 2026

Barnstable County Emergency Management Director Andrew Platt joined FOX live on September 26, 2026, discussed the nor’easter impacting Cape Cod and the region’s ongoing emergency preparedness and response efforts. Speaking […]

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BCREPC Releases Situational Report #002 September 25, 2026 (6:00 PM)

Barnstable County and regional partners are monitoring a slow-moving coastal storm expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and possible power outages to Cape Cod.

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Hands holding a yellow food storage container inside a refrigerator during a power outage, with fresh produce and milk visible on the shelves.

Power Outage Food and Water Safety on Cape Cod

How long will food stay safe when the power goes out? Learn the 4-hour refrigerator rule, freezer safety guidelines, what to throw away, and how to prepare before an outage.

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Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee logo over a cloudy coastal scene with dark ocean water.

BCREPC Releases Situational Report #001 September 24, 2026 (7:00 PM)

Barnstable County and regional partners are monitoring a slow-moving coastal storm expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and possible power outages to Cape Cod.

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Rainwater and wet autumn leaves surround a storm drain, partially blocking the flow of water.

Before the Wind and Rain: Get Your Cape Cod Home Ready

Wind, rain and power outages can happen quickly on Cape Cod. Take simple steps now to prepare your home, family, pets and property.

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