At the Nov. 3 election, Barnstable County voters will see 2 separate items: • Question A: Whether to create a Charter Study Commission. • An election for a representative from their town. You can vote for a representative regardless of your vote on Question A.

Open Enrollment is underway as of today! Medicare help from SHINE: ☎️ Phone appointments: 508-375-6762 📍 Next free presentation: Oct. 19, 2–4 p.m., Falmouth Senior Center 💻 Free webinar: Nov. 2, 10 a.m.–noon. Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…

Barnstable County offices are closed today for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and reopen Oct. 13. We honor Indigenous peoples’ history, cultures and ongoing contributions, including the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag communities with enduring ties to Cape Cod.

What’s new at Barnstable County? 📰 Edition 45 covers the Mashpee meeting, Question A, food access, Medicare counseling, and more. Catch up on County news and resources: conta.cc/4rPuyGe

Question A will appear on ballots in all 15 Barnstable County towns this November. What would a Charter Study Commission do, and what does your vote mean? Learn more: capecod.gov/charterreview

Barnstable County Commissioners head to Mashpee tomorrow, September 30! The Commissioners continue their series of meetings across #CapeCod, connecting with local officials and discussing regional priorities. View the agenda/details capecod.gov. #BarnstableCounty

Nor’easter Update 🌧️💨 Strong winds peak overnight into Sunday morning. A Flood Watch is in effect through 2 AM Tuesday, with heavy rain and localized flooding possible. Coastal impacts continue through Sunday evening. Stay weather-aware, Cape Cod. #CapeCod #NorEaster

🌧️ Nor’easter Update: Strongest impacts expected today to early Sunday. High Wind Warning: gusts 45–60 mph possible Coastal flooding/beach erosion possible Heavy rain/localized flooding Outages remain relatively low so far, but we’re not through it yet. capecod.gov/prepare

BUILD YOUR KIT! 🔦 Could your household manage for several days w/o power, H20, or easy access to stores? Build your emergency kit. Water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries & chargers are a great start. capecod.gov/Prepare capecod.gov/flood-ready #ReadyMA

💉 Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic 📅 Oct. 19 | 9 AM–1 PM 📍 Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room 👥 Open to the public & County employees, ages 12+ Flu, high-dose flu & COVID vaccines available. Preregistration required. capecod.gov/flu-clinic

Coming up tomorrow: Barnstable County Commissioners meet virtually at 10 AM. On the agenda: housing/40B reform, dredging, FY26 finances, transportation and regional open space planning. 💻 Attend via Teams or watch live on YouTube: capecod.gov/meetings #CapeCod

Tomorrow in Truro → County Commissioners meet Wed., 8/ 26 at 1 PM, Truro Library. Highlights → Regional water supply & the Pamet Lens → Wildfire planning → Water testing → AmeriCorps Cape Cod → Ripple Effect Awards In-person or watch live. Agenda: capecod.gov/meetings

📬 Edition 43 of the Barnstable County Newsletter is out! This edition highlights the County’s work on water supply, economic development, public health, emergency preparedness, AmeriCorps Cape Cod & more. Read ➡️ conta.cc/4gGAopq #BarnstableCounty #CapeCod

🦟 Additional West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples have been detected on Cape Cod, including in Falmouth and Eastham. Continue taking precautions. Learn more at capecod.gov

Free & open to all! 🏠 The Buried in Treasures workshop offers practical support for compulsive acquiring, saving & hoarding. 📅 Starts Sept. 3 in South Dennis ☎️ 508-385-5067

Food insecurity on Cape Cod has risen from 20% to 34% in just one year. At last week's Barnstable County Commissioners meeting, regional partners came together to discuss solutions, leading to plans for a Regional Hunger Summit this fall. 🎥 loom.ly/nIiFOJk 📰

County Commissioners are taking county government on the road Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. in Harwich for updates on: ➜ Food Insecurity on Cape Cod ➜ Harwich Hazard Mitigation Plan ➜ AmeriCorps Cape Cod ➜ 2026 Final Local Aid Report 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/@BarnstableCount…

Interested in serving your community? Run for the Barnstable County Charter Study Commission. Nomination papers are due to your Town Clerk by July 28. Watch County Administrator Michael Dutton explain the process and learn more: capecod.gov/charterreview

🏛️ Construction is officially underway at the Barnstable County Superior Courthouse. The courthouse remains closed during renovations and is expected to reopen in Summer 2027. Court operations have moved to the First District Courthouse. Learn more: capecod.gov/courthouse-proje…

Air Quality Alert: MassDEP has issued an Air Quality Alert for Barnstable County through midnight Thursday due to fine particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Check current conditions: airnow.gov/