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Commissioners authorize thank-you letter to Healey administration after halt to proposed machine‑gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod
Summary
Barnstable County commissioners authorized a draft letter thanking the Healey administration for halting plans for a proposed machine-gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod, citing coordinated local advocacy and environmental concerns.
Barnstable County commissioners voted to authorize sending a draft letter of thanks to the Healey administration after the governor’s office halted the proposed machine-gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod. Commissioners credited a broad coalition of local organizations, municipal leaders and the assembly for their advocacy and said county engagement helped prompt the administration’s decision.
Commissioner (Speaker 3) thanked county counsel and special counsel for their work and said the administration repeatedly sought clarification from the county in the days leading up to the decision. Commissioner (Speaker 6) and others highlighted the coalition of municipal and civic groups and asked that the assembly also be acknowledged in the letter; commissioners agreed to include assembly contributions.
The board moved, seconded and voted to authorize sending the draft letter. Commissioners said they will send the letter on behalf of the county and circulate it for final review by staff.
