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Category: MAIN BARNSTABLE COUNTY

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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Despite Recent Storm Events and Snow Fall, Cape Cod is Still in ‘Significant Drought’

Most of us think of drought as dry, dusty days in August, brown lawns, and hot weather. Which is why it might be surprising to some that, according to the […]

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Barnstable County HOME Program Conducts Housing Needs Survey

The survey is part of a community-wide effort to identify housing and community development priorities in our region. February 19, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Department of Human Services has contracted […]

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Cape Cod Commission Releases Draft Cape Cod Freshwater Strategy

Data-driven approaches to evaluate, protect and restore the region’s freshwater resources For Immediate Release (February 14, 2025) – The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce the release of the draft Cape […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – February 2025

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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County Commissioners Appoint New Health Director, Review Regional Housing Strategy, Discuss Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, and Discuss Goals for Cape Cod Commission

February 12, 2025 (BARNSTABLE, MA)– The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners convened today to take action on key regional issues, including the appointment of James “Jay” Gardiner as the […]

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A group of children and adults gather around a 4-H activity table at an outdoor fair, smiling and engaging with a hands-on exhibit. A young child in a green 4-H shirt reaches into a blue bin, while another child wearing glasses flashes a peace sign. The background features a red and yellow striped tent, trees, and other fairgoers. The image includes the text ‘This is 4-H’ in bold green and black letters, along with the Barnstable County and 4-H Youth Development logos.

4-H on Cape Cod: Last Year’s Impact, This Year’s Exciting Future

If you thought 4-H was just about fair ribbons and farm animals, think again. Last year, Cape Cod 4-H delivered BIG TIME for local youth—and there’s even more excitement ahead. […]

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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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Lower Cape TV: Avian Flu Widespread on Cape Cod—What to Know

07 February, 2025 – CAPE COD, MA – The increase in avian flu cases represents the biggest the U.S. has seen to date. Although Massachusetts has no known human cases, […]

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