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Barnstable County commissioners introduce FY26 operating ordinances and approve joint resolution opposing closure of psychiatric center
Summary
Commissioners authorized introduction of four fiscal‑year 2026 ordinances related to the county operating budget and enterprise funds, and approved a joint resolution opposing closure of a mental health center. Staff described limited one‑time cuts, revised Registry of Deeds revenue estimates and other budget details.
Barnstable County commissioners on Feb. 12 authorized the introduction of four proposed FY26 ordinances covering the Cape Cod Commission operating budget, the county general operating budget, the dredge enterprise fund and a one‑time and new initiatives ordinance. They also approved a joint resolution opposing the closure of a local mental health center.
Finance staff reviewed changes from earlier drafts and highlighted several adjustments. Carol (finance director) said the general fund operating budget will be supported by an updated Registry of Deeds revenue estimate of $15,007,677, which avoided using $7,000 from reserves in the…
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