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Upcoming MMR Vaccination Clinic Registration

Upcoming MMR Vaccination Clinics in Barnstable County Barnstable County is offering free MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination clinics at several convenient locations across the Cape. If you or someone you […]

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Plastic containers filled with frozen leftovers are neatly stacked in a home freezer, alongside bags of bread and other frozen food. Image includes the Barnstable County, Massachusetts seal.

Don’t Waste It—Cape Cod!

How YOU (Yes, You!) Can Fight Food Waste at Home—And What Local Restaurants Can Do Too. Cape Cod knows good food—clam chowder, lobster rolls, backyard cookouts… but did you know […]

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Barnstable County Celebrates National County Government Month

This year’s theme, “Then & Now,” spotlights the County’s history and modern-day services (April 3, 2025) BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA — Barnstable County proudly announces its participation in National County Government Month […]

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Three smiling women stand together in an outdoor community garden. One woman wears a blue jacket, another wears a white t-shirt with a Cape Verdean Cultural Center logo, and the third wears a gray dress. The text "Feeding Community, Fueling Hope" is displayed above them, with a yellow and blue banner below that reads "capecod.gov/foodaccess." The Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local and Barnstable County logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Connecting Neighbors to Food & Resources

At Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we don’t just talk about community—we build it. Last week, a story in The Cape Cod Chronicle highlighted the power of collaboration—how local journalism, community […]

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NEW! PFAS Monitoring

Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory is now offering PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) analysis for drinking water! Sampling kits must be picked up at the Laboratory, located at 3195 Main […]

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2025 Children’s Garden Applications Now Open

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is offering a free, hands-on gardening program for children ages 8-12 at the Brewster Community Garden. This seasonal program teaches kids how to […]

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LISTEN: Bird Flu Update with Barnstable County Disease Expert – CapeCod.com

HYANNIS – As positive bird flu cases are reported in local wildlife by Eastham-based Wild Care and state health officials, Barnstable County’s contract epidemiologist urges residents to be safe. Lea […]

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2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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Cape Cod and Islands License Plate Grant Funds Awarded to Eight Local Organizations

Funding to Support Regional Economic Development Initiatives  For Immediate Release (January 28, 2025) — Eight Cape Cod organizations have been awarded a total of $300,000 in Cape Cod and Islands […]

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