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Country Star Matt Stell Will Perform At Barnstable County Fair
The Barnstable County Fair will open on Monday, July 22, and run through July 28 at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in Falmouth. In addition to agricultural attractions and midway rides and games, the fair will feature nightly performances on the main stage—all free with the price of admission to the fair.
Bridgewater Town Manager Hired For County’s Top Job
After a brief discussion about the high caliber of all six candidates for the county administrator’s job, the Barnstable County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday, July 15 to hire Michael M. Dutton, a Falmouth attorney currently serving as the town manager of Bridgewater. “He is the best fit for where...
Barnstable County home listings price lower in June. See current median price here
The median home in Barnstable County listed for $999,000 in June, down 0.1% from the previous month's $999,688, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 6.3% from $939,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
High surf advisory issued for Barnstable County until Thursday evening – breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet predicted
On Thursday at 3:24 a.m. a high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Thursday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Barnstable County. The weather service comments, "Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone." "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions...
Brockton's CFO named finalist for Barnstable County administrator
BROCKTON — Brockton's chief financial officer, Troy Clarkson, is a finalist for a new job as administrator of Barnstable County. For nearly a year, Clarkson has been centerstage as Brockton wrestles with a budget crisis. The revelation last August that Brockton Public Schools had spent at least $14.4M more than budgeted has state...
Update: 3 Massachusetts counties under a dense fog advisory until Tuesday midday
On Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. an updated dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 11 a.m. for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," describes the...
Farmers Market Coupons Available
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. are again distributing farmers markets coupons for individuals who are 60 years of age or older and low income (such as individuals who qualify for programs such as Food Stamps, Mass Health fuel assistance) for the purchase of produce at local farmer’s markets in Barnstable County.
Weather alert for fog in 6 Massachusetts counties until early Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 4:27 p.m. for fog until Monday at 5 a.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "The very humid conditions continue overnight, and will lead to more areas of fog. Patchy...
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