The Department of Health and Environment was established in 1926 to provide regional efficiencies throughout the 15 towns of Barnstable County, while supporting the autonomy of local boards of health. The Department provides a diversity of services that promote public health and environmental protection, from emergency planning, to monitoring of water, land, and air, to disease prevention, inspectional services, COVID-19 pandemic response, and even the practical application of providing loans for septic system repair and replacement. The physical and mental well-being of Barnstable County’s residents, alongside protection of our sensitive ecosystems, are our top priorities.
Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!
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Updated 8:00 AM, Friday, February 7, 2025 An approaching winter storm has the potential to bring 6+ inches of snowfall to Cape Cod, with lower totals anticipated for the Islands. […]
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The following press release was issued on February 3, 2025 by BOCH CERT CAPE COD — February 6, 2025 marks the fifth year the all-volunteer Brewster-Orleans-Chatham-Harwich Community Emergency Response Team […]
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The February 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]
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By AIMEE ROTHMAN, The Sandwich Enterprise In the event of an emergency, the Sandwich Middle High Schools opens up to the public to offer shelter. Both people and pets are […]
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County webpage provides current Cape-specific information to protect residents, pets and poultry amid nation-wide bird flu concerns January 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment […]
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