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Barnstable County agrees to continue AmeriCorps program for now as federal funding uncertainty persists
Summary
After a special meeting and discussion, Barnstable County commissioners voted to continue running the local AmeriCorps program through existing county budget authority while federal support is uncertain; administrators said no additional county funds beyond the approved budget are required this year, but commissioners asked for ongoing updates.
Barnstable County commissioners agreed May 7 to continue administering the local AmeriCorps program amid federal funding turbulence and legal uncertainty, relying on previously appropriated county budget authority to cover near‑term costs.
County staff told commissioners the federal government has signaled reductions or discontinuation of some AmeriCorps funding streams, creating uncertainty about program stipends and benefits. At a special Thursday…
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