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BARNSTABLE COUNTY NEWS
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Volunteers Help Children’s Cove Make A Difference
VISTA Volunteer Olivia Friedrichs began volunteering at Children’s Cove in June of this year. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA volunteers are placed in service organizations across the United States, aiming to build capacity and enhance those organizations’ ability to serve […]
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Barnstable County Is Pleased to Announce AA – Stable Bond Rating
As a result of the County of Barnstable’s strong fiscal management over the last eighteen months, we are pleased to announce the re-establishment of the County’s AA – Stable bond rating via the independent rating service Standard & Poor (S & P). Read the Published Report – Barnstable County MA – SP Global *A bond […]
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Barnstable County Survey Results
The County of Barnstable conducted an informal survey from June 22, 2017 to August 17, 2017 to determine each town’s familiarity and use of our County services. This survey also helped us recognize your interest in emerging or potential services that the County could offer. If you have any questions regarding the survey results format, […]
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STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN LEO CAKOUNES
“On behalf of the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners, I would like to clearly state that no item regarding a so-called “shark mitigation plan” has been presented for review, nor is one expected to be placed on any future agenda. A press statement relative to such a plan was drafted and distributed by one […]
Assembly of Delegates
The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch of Cape Cod Regional Government (also known as
Barnstable County government). Each town within the county is duly represented on the Assembly
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Recent News
Volunteers Help Children’s Cove Make A Difference
VISTA Volunteer Olivia Friedrichs began volunteering at Children’s Cove in June of this year. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA volunteers are placed in service organizations across the United States, aiming to build capacity and enhance those organizations’ ability to serve […]
Community Meeting on Housing Court Expansion
On July 17, 2017, Governor Baker signed legislation for a statewide expansion of the housing court with $750,000 to begin the expansion. Two million people in 84 cities and towns in Barnstable, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Dukes, and Nantucket counties will now have access to a housing court. Discussion on the next steps for the housing […]
County Commissioners
There are three County Commissioners. They are elected at large on a partisan basis for four-year, staggered terms. Their responsibilities include: • Direction of County agencies; • Preparation of
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Cape Cod Commission
The Cape Cod Commission (CCC) is the regional land use planning, economic development, and regulatory agency created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns of Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
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Barnstable County Meeting Center
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