⚠️ Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative not approved for people, is increasingly found mixed with fentanyl & other opioids on Cape Cod. Give Narcan for the opioids — it won't reverse medetomidine. Call 911. Help: 800-327-5050 capecod.gov/medetomidine

This week at @UMassAmherst: County Assets & Infrastructure Manager Paul Ruszala presented with GZA's Matt Gozdor & Jeremiah Duncan on groundwater modeling & PFAS forensics at the former Municipal Fire Training Facility in Hyannis, part of the County's ongoing MCP Phase II work.

Know your numbers ❤️ Free Cholesterol Basics: CardioCheck Screening with Barnstable County Public Health Nurses 📅 Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 2–3:30 PM 📍 Brewster Ladies Library Simple finger stick — no fasting required Registration required: call 508-896-3913

🗳️ Two items on the Nov. 3 ballot in Barnstable County: 1️⃣ Question A: Whether to establish a Charter Study Commission. 2️⃣ Elect a representative who would serve if Question A passes countywide. What does Question A mean? Get the facts: capecod.gov/charterreview

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 met with Mashpee leaders to discuss wastewater infrastructure, municipal funding, and housing development. An additional afternoon meeting explored regional development review + implications for Cape Cod. 🔗 Read: loom.ly/ZNUq_KU #CapeCod