Local Government
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Early voting starts August 22 — here’s what you need to know
Early voting begins Saturday, August 22 and the Democratic primary is Tuesday, September 1. If you’re unenrolled, you can vote too — just ask for a Democratic ballot. Here are the key dates you need to know.
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Cape Cod’s Water Deserves Better — And Here’s Why
When it comes to protecting Cape Cod’s water, the differences in this County Commissioner race are becoming clear. Dan Gessen believes we should build the infrastructure needed to accommodate additional growth. His approach is to expand sewer systems, upgrade wastewater treatment, and invest public dollars to support both housing production and environmental protection. Gessen likes…
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What Has County Government Done For Cape Cod Lately?
For years, Barnstable County government has steadily expanded its role in shaping how Cape Cod grows. Increasingly, regional institutions have moved beyond coordination and shared services into questions that were once primarily decided by towns themselves: zoning, density, land use patterns, and long-term development policy. Supporters often describe this as necessary modernization. Critics are dismissed…
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The Question That Made Me Pay Attention to the Cape Cod Commission
Listening to a Zoom during a global pandemic, I found myself thinking about something much simpler: Who exactly is Cape Cod being rebuilt for?
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This Is Still Our Cape — But Cape Cod Deserves Better
For years, Cape Cod residents have been told that more regional planning and centralized authority is the answer. So why are working families still leaving?
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Unenrolled Voting in the Democratic Primary
A lot of people around Cape Cod aren’t really a Democrat or a Republican — they just care about what’s happening here. If that sounds like you, there’s something important you should know before September 1: you don’t have to be a registered Democrat to vote in the primary. Here’s exactly how it works.