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Talking to your Kids about Calling 9-1-1

Calling 9-1-1 seems simple right? You just pick up the phone and dial those three lifesaving numbers to connect to first responders in an emergency. While many people don’t often […]

Residents Invited to Attend Sandwich Digital Equity Community Workshop

Help shape a plan for the future by sharing your experiences connecting to the digital world FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 20, 2023) – Do you experience problems with internet connection […]

Kindness is Good for Mental Health and Overall Well-being

Today, November 13th, is World Kindness Day, which kicks off World Kindness Week. It’s an important time to remember how much kindness and positivity impact our well-being and the lives […]

What’s the Story Behind the Green Lights at the Barnstable County’s Superior Courthouse This Week?

This Veterans Day week, we proudly illuminate Barnstable County’s Superior Courthouse in a vibrant shade of green to honor and salute our veterans!

Each green light represents a heartfelt “thank you” to the brave men and women who have served our country. So, let’s join hands and shine a light on their sacrifice and dedication this Veterans Day.

Thanks again to Facilities Director Don Reynolds, a Veteran himself, and the crew for their work in making this tribute possible!

A Collaborative Journey Towards Affordable Housing Solutions

During the Board of Regional Commissioners’ meeting on October 25, 2023, the Barnstable County Department of Human Services and Barrett Planning Group presented an overview of the Shared Regional Housing […]

Bourne Digital Equity Community Workshop Scheduled for Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 6, 2023) – Do you experience problems with internet connection or speed? Do you have a reliable device to connect you to the internet? Are you […]

Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly Performs Basic Shelter Training for Lower Cape Community Emergency Response Teams

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Barnstable County’s Emergency Preparedness Director Chip Reilly conducted a basic shelter training for members of the BOCH (Brewster, Harwich, Orleans, Chatham) and newly formed Eastham […]

Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – November 2023

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]