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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Announces Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Presentation: “Know your Civil Rights” and “What is a Hate Crime”
For Immediate Release April 27, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) – The Attorney General’s Civic Engagement Office, in collaboration with the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCRAC), will present a webinar on civil rights and hate crimes during its monthly board meeting on May 10, 2021. Amanda Hainsworth, Assistant Attorney General in the AG’s Civil Rights Division, will […]
Happy Patriot’s Day
In observance of Patriot’s Day today, Monday, April 19, 2021, all Barnstable County offices are closed.
Let’s Celebrate Our County Government: Barnstable County Purchasing Division
It’s National County Government Month and that means it’s time to celebrate our county government and the services they offer. This spotlight is on Barnstable County’s Purchasing Division, so thank you for the amazing things you do for our county and our community. Learn more about the Purchasing Division below. Some Quick Background about the […]
The Dredge Report | Week of March 28, 2021
Sand Shifter – Stage Harbor, Chatham Earlier in the week, the Sand Shifter finished the main part of the dredging and ‘broke’ through the southeastern edge of the channel and mid-day on Wednesday the Sand Shifter completed this most important dredging project. The rest of the week was spent demobilizing; breaking down and moving the pipe, […]
Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps Cape Cod Announce WetFest
For Immediate Release A virtual education festival to teach 3-6th graders about water and how to protect the Cape’s aquifer April 8, 2021 (Barnstable County, MA) – WETFest, an environmental and water education workshop conducted annually at schools across Barnstable County by AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, is going virtual! This […]
County to Hold “Coastal Homeowner Buyout” Forum on April 21
For Immediate Release County to Hold “Coastal Homeowner Buyout” Forum on April 21 April 7, 2021 – Barnstable, MA. | On Wednesday, April 21, Barnstable County will hold a “Coastal Homeowner Buyout Forum” to outline federal assistance programs available for homeowners who currently live in high-risk areas and may be interested in relocating. The information presented in […]
The Dredge Report | Week of March 21, 2021
Sand Shifter – Stage Harbor, Chatham Nearing the end of this project, last week we were able to dredge three out of six days with dredging operations having to stop due to winds/seas. We are anticipating just another two days of dredging to clean up some of the shoals in the middle of the channel. […]
Notice of Public Review and Comment Period – Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1
The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 1 for a 21-day public review and comment period. A copy of the document is available for review at the Cape Cod Commission Offices by appointment, by calling 508-362-3828 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, […]
Barnstable County’s Hazardous Waste 2021 Collection Schedule
If you are transportation challenged (disabled, veterans, without a driver’s license/vehicle, etc.) please contact Kalliope Chute Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist | Groundwater Guardian Water Quality and Hazardous Materials Program 800-319-2783 Follow the Love Your Local Water Facebook page for updates, www.Facebook.com/LoveYourLocalWater. More information is available on www.LoveYourLocalWater.org
Albert to bring history of advocacy to county administrator role
Elizabeth Albert began her work in housing advocacy by spending a lot of time in nursing homes. “I probably went to every single nursing home in Philadelphia and the counties around Philadelphia,” she said. It was the early 1990s, and Albert was working outside of Philadelphia at Liberty Resources, a center for independent living that […]
