VP Kamala Harris Cape Cod Fundraiser Collects Over $2 Million

The Vice President was on Cape Cod one day before President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

Barnstable Fire Department Gets Grant For Equipment, Training

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will see the department receive over $230,000. It will be used to replace aging equipment and more.

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Kamala Harris To Highlight July Cape Cod Fundraiser

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in attendance at a Provincetown fundraising event for the Biden Victory Fund. Here's what to know.

Barnstable Town Offices Closed For Juneteenth

Trash and recycling services will also be altered for the holiday this week. Here's what to know.

Hyannis Harbor Master Plan Gets 2nd Public Meeting

Officials will present initial harbor land use recommendations informed by input from the first public meeting in December.

Why It's Important To Tell Us About Your Financial Accounts

Reporting responsibilities for SSI beneficiaries

Barnstable Town Offices Closed For Memorial Day

Trash and recycling services won't run on Monday, but will resume the following day after the holiday.

Social Security Honors Our Military Heroes

We honor and thank our Veterans

Public Hearing To Address Barnstable Stormwater Management, Discharge

The Barnstable town code will soon include a stormwater management and illicit discharge control ordinance. Here's how to learn more.

Uncontested Races Across COMM Fire District Ballot

Four incumbent candidates are running unopposed in the upcoming Centerville, Osterville and Marstons Mills Fire District elections.

Cape Cod Would Get $935K In Funding From MA House Budget

The budget has moved to the Massachusetts Senate, where changes can be made. Here's who would get state dollars with the current version.

What You Can Do If You Have A Social Security Or SSI Overpayment

Learn about our recent policy change

$12K Awarded In 2024 Barnstable Tourism Mini-Grant Program

The 2024 program saw 22 local civic and non-profit organizations receive grant funding. Here's who they are.

Social Security Supports Small Business

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Marstons Mills School Property Master Plan Public Workshops Announced

The town is beginning to create a master plan for the former site of the Marstons Mills Elementary School. Here's what to know.

Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan Meetings Scheduled For April

The local comprehensive plan is currently being updated and officials need public input to help shape it.

Proposed Regulation To Save Right Whales Could Eliminate Fast Ferry Service To Cape & Islands

A proposed rule update by NOAA Fisheries would drastically cut speed limits along the routes the ferries run between the Cape and Islands.

Stay Healthy And Independent With The Senior Nutrition Program

Local meal programs are ready to serve you

Social Security Celebrates Women's History Month

Social Security provides vital benefits and protections for women

Preparation Begins For Cotuit Bay Entrance Channel Dredging Project

The project will consist of dredging the approach channel into Cotuit Bay, which will also improve part of the town's beach.

Barnstable Super Tuesday Voting: What To Know For 2024

Everything you need to know to cast your ballot on Super Tuesday this year.

Meeting Will Review Final Designs For Sandy Neck Beach Project

A recording will be available for those who can't make the informational meeting in person. Here's what to expect.

Barnstable Presidential Primary Early Voting Starts This Weekend

Voters can cast their ballot in the presidential preference primary starting this weekend. Here's what to know.

A New Fire Station In Barnstable? Committee Says Yes

The Fire Station Building Needs Committee created last fall has recommended a new station for Barnstable. Here's where it could go.

Do You Need A New Or Replacement Social Security Card? We Made It Easy

You may not have to leave the house

Barnstable County Complex Closed For Nor'easter

This comes as a winter storm warning remains in effect for Cape Cod until Tuesday evening.

Social Security Improves Customer Experience Ranking

We strive to provide the best customer service.

Barnstable Opes 2024 Tourism Mini Grant Applications

The grants help promote new or existing events and festivals to draw visitors to Barnstable's seven villages.

Barnstable County Sheriff Hires New General Counsel

Michael Halpin has served as an attorney with the State Police for two decades. He now moves over to Cape Cod.

How Providing Race And Ethnicity Data Helps All Customers

It's all about serving the public

Barnstable Hosting Opioid Settlement Funds Workshop

This process will help Barnstable officials determine how to use the opioid settlement funds moving forward.

5 Things To Know When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 18

Some helpful information to prepare for that milestone

Osterville Recreation Building To Be Demolished, Permanently Closed

The tennis courts, ballfield and playground will remain open during demolition, which is expected to take a "few months" to complete.

Massachusetts State Police Detective Dies Suddenly

State Police officials shared that Sgt. Gregory Furtado, who worked on the Cape and Islands, died suddenly over the weekend.

Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance Gets $500K In State Funding

Rep. Dylan Fernandes will present local fishermen with $500,000 of money earmarked for the organization in the state's 2024 budget.

Barnstable Town Government Academy Returns In 2024

The academy aims to inform citizens of Barnstable about the operations of town government while also gathering their feedback.

Barnstable Elections: Bloom Retains Precinct 9 Seat After Recount

The one-vote victory for Charles Bloom was actually a two-vote victory, a hand count of Precinct 9 ballots found.

Barnstable JFK Ceremonies Moving Due To Rainy Forecast

The remembrance ceremony for the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death will still go on, but the location has changed.

Is A Recount Possible In Barnstable Council Race?

Papers for a recount in the Precinct 9 Town Council race are circulating after just one vote separated the two candidates.