Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

Barnstable County Commissioners Endorse Suicide Prevention Efforts, Authorize Funding to AmeriCorps Cape Cod, and Review ARPA Digitization Project

At their meeting this morning, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners recognized Suicide Prevention Month with a proclamation and discussed expanding resources for the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention […]

County Commissioners Explore Charter Review Options

New Administrator Contract Finalized and County Awarded Digital Counties Survey for Innovation and Equity Barnstable, MA – July 31, 2024 – In their meeting this morning, the Barnstable County Board of […]

Sandwich Reaps the Benefits of Coastal Resilience Program with Reduced Flood Insurance Costs

Starting October 1, Sandwich residents and business owners will save 20% on flood insurance premiums under a new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) initiative, resulting in $82,000 in community-wide annual savings and an average of $280 per policyholder, thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program.

AquiFund Update: $64.3M in Loans Since 2007, $5M in Past Year

July 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County is proud to announce that the Cape Cod AquiFund, the county’s low-interest betterment loan program, has reached a new milestone by dispersing $5 million […]

Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Seeks New Commissioner and Alternate Commissioners  

BCHRAC positions are vital in promoting and advancing human rights on Cape Cod.  July 17, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) is seeking applications […]

Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan Released for Public Comment

For Immediate Release – July 16, 2024: The Cape Cod Commission and Town of Orleans have released the Draft Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan for a 30-day public review and comment period.

The Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan assesses the digital divide in Orleans and identifies….

AmeriCorps Cape Cod Honors Year 25 Graduates

July 16, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On July 25th, the AmeriCorps Cape Cod program will celebrate 18 graduating members who have each completed 11 months and 1,700 hours of public service. These dedicated individuals have worked on crucial projects that protect the Cape’s natural resources, prepare for disasters, educate the community, and engage volunteers. 

The public is invited to join the graduation ceremony to honor these dedicated individuals and their significant contributions to the Cape Cod community.

Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners Select Falmouth Resident Michael M. Dutton as County Administrator  

July 15, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners is pleased to announce the selection of Michael M. Dutton, JD, ICMA-CM, as Barnstable County Administrator. Michael Dutton will […]

Stakeholders Invited to Downtown Chatham Parking and Circulation Study Public Meeting

For Immediate Release (July 11, 2024) — The Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Chatham invite residents, business owners, and others who frequently visit downtown Chatham to attend a […]