Barnstable County Government

10/14/2026

🚧 Bourne Bridge lane restriction: Tuesday, October 20

Sharing this notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for anyone planning to travel over the Bourne Bridge on Tuesday, October 20.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., northbound traffic heading off-Cape will be restricted to one lane while inspection and maintenance work takes place.

Both southbound lanes heading on-Cape and the bridge sidewalk will remain open. No wide loads will be permitted to cross during these hours.

Please allow extra travel time.

10/14/2026

Join our team! 👥

Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator. This position supports the next generation of service-minded individuals and advances local conservation efforts through the national service framework. Apply on the Barnstable County website: http://capecod.gov/jobs

10/14/2026

We’re proud of our Barnstable County Clean Water Center team and their work to explore innovative ways to protect Cape Cod’s water. Thank you to The Provincetown Independent for highlighting this research and the people behind it!

10/13/2026

Welcoming Emily Nasuti to Children's Cove!

Join us in welcoming Emily Nasuti to the team!

Emily recently joined our team as the Child Exploitation Program Coordinator.

Raised on Cape Cod, Emily Nasuti attended Bridgewater State University, where she studied social work and criminal justice, before earning her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston College. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she previously served as a school social worker at the Oak Ridge School in Sandwich.

Emily will provide forensic interviews, case coordination, partner communication, and data tracking for sexual exploitation and trafficking investigations.

Happy you are with us!

10/13/2026

Help promote equality and human rights on Cape Cod.

The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission is seeking applicants for two Commissioner seats and two Alternate Commissioner seats, with three-year terms beginning in January 2027.

Members attend monthly meetings, serve on a working committee, and support community education and outreach.

Applicants must be permanent residents of Barnstable County. People with diverse backgrounds and varied language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

📩 Submit a letter of interest and résumé or bio before November 20, 2026:
[email protected]

Learn more: capecod.gov/humanrights

10/12/2026

Barnstable County offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, October 13.

Today, we honor the history, cultures and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag communities whose enduring connections to Cape Cod continue to shape our region.

10/09/2026

What’s new at Barnstable County? 📰

Edition 45 of the Commissioners’ Office newsletter highlights discussions in Mashpee about wastewater, housing, and municipal funding, along with County programs and resources for Cape Cod residents.

Inside, you’ll also find:

• An explanation of Question A and the proposed Charter Study Commission
• Efforts to strengthen food access across Cape Cod
• Why September’s nor’easter caused less erosion than expected
• Free Medicare counseling and upcoming workshops
• Firefighter training, courthouse restoration, and Sagamore Bridge replacement updates

Read the newsletter: https://conta.cc/4rPuyGe

10/07/2026

In the wake of findings detailing institutional failures in handling clergy abuse across Massachusetts dioceses, Barnstable County Children’s Cove, the Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center, is calling on local youth-serving organizations to review their child safety policies and contact them for guidance on bringing protocols into current best-practice and effectively handling reports of abuse.

In the wake of findings detailing institutional failures in handling clergy abuse across Massachusetts dioceses, Barnstable County Children’s Cove, the Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center, is calling on local youth-serving organizations to review their child safety policies and contact them for guidance on bringing protocols into current best-practice and effectively handling reports of abuse.

Read our full press release here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/immediate-release-childrens-cove-tjnbc/

10/06/2026

Food insecurity is a growing challenge for Cape Cod’s year-round residents. Housing costs, transportation barriers and seasonal income can make it difficult for households to afford food and reach available resources.

The latest County Connection column, published October 2 in the Enterprise, explores how Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is working with regional partners to strengthen food access.

The column highlights Cape Cod Food Connection, which connects surplus food with local organizations, and the upcoming October 26 Hunger Summit. Regional partners will review data, identify gaps and develop practical strategies, laying the groundwork for a larger Cape Cod Food Forum planned for spring 2027.

Read at https://loom.ly/eJdVsdQ

Please note: The Enterprise article may require a subscription to read.

10/06/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Children’s Cove and our local domestic violence partners across Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard work together to ensure all members of our community have an opportunity to live free from abuse.
If you, or someone you know needs help, please reach out to one of our community partners to learn more:
Independence House, Inc. Hyannis, MA • Hyannis • 800.439.6507
A Safe Place, Inc. Nantucket • Nantucket • 508.228.2111
CONNECT to end violence MV • Martha’s Vineyard • 508.696.7233 See less

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Children’s Cove and our local domestic violence partners across Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard work together to ensure all members of our community have an opportunity to live free from abuse.

If you, or someone you know needs help, please reach out to one of our community partners to learn more:

Independence House, Inc. Hyannis, MA • Hyannis • 800.439.6507
A Safe Place, Inc. Nantucket • Nantucket • 508.228.2111
CONNECT to end violence MV • Martha’s Vineyard • 508.696.7233