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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Barnstable County Human Rights Academy Showcases Student Initiatives

April 22, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – On April 15, 2025, the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission proudly hosted the annual Spring Human Rights Academy. Approximately 70 students from eight […]

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Wicked Wellness: April is Alcohol Awareness Month!

The April 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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Commissioner Forest Honors Ted Keon for 25 Years of Service to the Barnstable County Dredge Program

At the April 17 meeting of the Barnstable County Dredge Committee, Commissioner Forest took a moment to recognize a long-standing leader in regional dredging efforts. A Citation was presented to […]

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Barnstable County Assembly Declares Housing Crisis

Information from Cape Cod Regional Government – Assembly of Delegates Delegates call on County Administrator to convene housing working group to develop policy recommendations Barnstable, MA — The Barnstable County Assembly […]

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On the Ground: PFAS Investigation in Barnstable

Representatives from Barnstable County, MassDEP, and GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. recently gathered at the Former Municipal Fire Training Site in Barnstable for a site visit during ongoing environmental drilling and monitoring […]

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Barnstable County Announces Measles MMR Vaccination Clinics for the Cape Cod Community, Particularly for those with Unknown or Incomplete Vaccination Status

Even a single undiagnosed case of measles can trigger local transmission. April 16, 2025 | Barnstable County, MA — With measles outbreaks reported in several U.S. states and spring break travel […]

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Shared Services Division Leads Collaborative Efforts that Strengthen and Expand Local Health Capacity

Barnstable County is often confused with the Town of Barnstable, but did you know that they are two completely separate entities? Barnstable County includes all 15 towns of Cape Cod […]

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Emergency Preparedness Director Attends International Association of Emergency Managers Region 1 Advocacy Day

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Chip Reilly, Emergency Preparedness Director for Barnstable County, joined emergency management professionals from across the Commonwealth at Suffolk Law School for Emergency Management Day on Beacon […]

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