1+ week, 4+ day ago   (147+ words) The Barnstable County Superior Courthouse is temporarily closed while renovation work is underway. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Barnstable County and much of Massachusetts due to elevated levels of fine particulate…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (108+ words) Cooling centers provide residents and visitors with air-conditioned spaces during hot and humid weather. Barnstable County Emergency Management will continue updating this page as additional cooling centers and resources become available this week. Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Additional…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (489+ words) Cyclospora cayetanensis is a one-celled parasite far too small to see, smell, or taste. People get sick — a condition called cyclosporiasis — by eating fresh produce or drinking water that’s been contaminated with the parasite. It’s a seasonal illness in the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (112+ words) Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions: To help residents stay safe during the anticipated hot weather, the Bourne Police Department will open a cooling center: Bourne Police DepartmentTuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 158:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. At this time, the Bourne…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (486+ words) Summer on Cape Cod means more time outside—whether you’re hiking a favorite trail, working in the garden, walking the dog, or simply enjoying your backyard. It also means it’s peak tick season. This year, ticks are making headlines. Massachusetts…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (451+ words) ☀️ Heat Safety Information: Hot + humid conditions expected across Cape Cod through holiday weekend, hottest weather expected Friday + Saturday. Celebrating America’s 250th AnniversaryBarnstable County offices, including the Registry of Deeds, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. By Marina…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (205+ words) Celebrating America’s 250th AnniversaryBarnstable County offices, including the Registry of Deeds, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. Barnstable County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee, encourages residents and visitors to take…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (265+ words) Barnstable County (.gov) Barnstable County Honors SHINE Volunteers for Record Year of Community Service The Cape Cod & Islands SHINE Program recently honored more than 70 dedicated volunteers who successfully completed their annual SHINE recertification exam during a celebration held at the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (184+ words) Barnstable County (.gov) Ensuring Every Breath Counts: Firefighter Respirator Testing Underway Instructors from the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training’s Fire Program Division are conducting several days of required respiratory protection fit testing this week with members of the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (409+ words) With World Cup excitement taking over Massachusetts this summer, the state’s Department of Public Health wants to make sure fans stay as healthy as they are enthusiastic. Whether you’re heading to a match or joining a watch party, here are…...