HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey recently signed legislation which ensures that first responders who are seriously injured by an act of violence in the … [Read more...]
County Delegates Asks Governor To Stop Machine Gun Project
August 20, 2024
HYANNIS – The Speaker of the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates has sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey re-stating the Assembly’s opposition … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Legislation Eliminating PFAS From Firefighter Equipment
August 19, 2024
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has signed a bill which will phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in protective firefighter gear. The state says for … [Read more...]
Healey Holds Cabinet Meeting On Cape, Visits Ice Cream Trail Stop
August 17, 2024
HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Healey said the visit allowed her … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Parentage Act Updated With Support From Cape And Islands Lawmakers
August 12, 2024
BOSTON – Massachusetts is updating its parentage laws for the first time in 40 years. Governor Maura Healey signed the act which her office says … [Read more...]
Changes Made To State Emergency Shelter Program
July 25, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Governor Maura Healey unveiled new restrictions Tuesday on the state's homeless family shelter programs. Beginning August 1st, … [Read more...]
Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House
July 22, 2024
BOSTON - The State House and Senate recently sent Governor Healey an overhaul of the state’s gun laws. House Bill 4885, or An Act modernizing … [Read more...]
State Officials To Host Public Meetings To Discuss Early Education And Childcare
July 3, 2024
BOURNE – On Tuesday, July 2, state officials announced a series of regional childcare listening sessions to assist in developing the Early Education … [Read more...]
Healthcare Leaders Gather For Roundtable On Housing
May 14, 2024
HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey met with healthcare leaders in Boston last week to discuss the issue of housing. The discussion was twofold: the … [Read more...]
State Officials Launch Citizen Climate Awareness Campaign
March 13, 2024
BOSTON - State officials recently announced the launch of “Climate Action is for All of Us,” a climate-centered media campaign encouraging civic … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Public comments accepted for Route 6A study, two Cape Cod towns hosting meetings next week
Surplus state-owned land being offered for housing proposals
Bourne School District receives funds for student STEM pathways
LISTEN: Point in Time homeless survey likely not the full picture, says Barnstable County
LISTEN: “To the Sea” — James Blachly guest conducts for ocean-themed Cape Symphony concert
Father’s Day car show returns to Hyannis this weekend
WATCH: Livestreaming Cape Cod osprey cam returns
Fallen tree closes Centerville road Wednesday
Cape coalition call for renewed push on canal bridge replacements
Cape Cod Commission releases final draft of its Freshwater Strategy
Popular youth program in public safety to return in August
Sandwich Fire Department using new prescription drug disposal tool
State lawmakers call for urgent action after police officer struck outside Cape Cod Tech
