Discover Barnstable - the Official Podcast of the Town of Barnstable

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Town Council President, Craig Tamash.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Director and Assistant Director of IT, Jim Benoit and Alicia Messier.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Director of Asset Management, David Anthony.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our HR Director, Bill Cole.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Treasurer/Collector, Sean O'Brien.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more. On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Chief Procurement Officer Amber Patterson.  

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more.  On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Director of Assessing, John Curran to discuss residential exemptions

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more.  On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Finance Director, Mark Milne.

On this season we are focusing on Administrative Services in the Town. This includes the Town Clerk, Finance, Asset Management and so much more.  On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by our Town Clerk Ann Quirk.   

On this week's episode, host Cathy Flynn sits down to discuss all things Department of Public Works with Director Dan Santos.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we are joined by Barnstable Public School Superintendent, Dr. Sara Ahern.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Director of Marine and Environmental Affairs Derek Lawson.  

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Director of Planning & Development, Jim Kupfer.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Director of Community Services, Chris Gonnella.

This week on Discover Barnstable, Cathy sits down with new Airport Manager, Mike Nelson.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by Licensing Director Erin Logan.

During this season of Discover Barnstable, we are going to give our listeners an overview of the 10 departments that provide programming and services to our residents. On this episode we are joined by Town Manager Mark Ells.

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we sitdown with Kelly Howley, Director of the Barnstable Council on Aging, to explore the many ways the organization supports and enriches the lives of seniors in our community. From a diverse range of enrichment programs—like art, language, and health & wellness—to essential support services such as the Brown Bag Program and caregiver assistance, Kelly...

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we’re joined by Antonia Stephens, the Director of the Hyannis Public Library. Originally from Toronto, Antonia has lived on Cape Cod for over two decades, and her journey blends a passion for science, the arts, and community engagement. She shares how the Hyannis Public Library is more than just a place to borrow books—it's a space for learning, connecti...

In this episode of Discover Barnstable, we chat with Andy Boule, Water Pollution Control Supervisor for the Town of Barnstable. With 15 years of experience in environmental science, Andy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Water Pollution Control Department and how it supports the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. From explaining the importance of a healthy sewer system to discussing th...

In this episode of Discover Barnstable, host Lynne Poyant sits down with Chief Chris Beal, Barnstable Fire Department, and Steve Rizzo, Owners Project Manager to discuss the plans for a new fire station. Chief Beal shares insights into the department's vision and why the new station is a necessary step for better serving the community. Steve Rizzo walks us through the design process, the steps...

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we’re joined by Jesse Schechtman, Director of Golf Operations, and James Barnes, Director of Golf Maintenance, to discuss the exciting developments at Barnstable’s golf courses. From recent upgrades to the courses to their commitment to sustainable practices, Jesse and James provide an inside look at how the Town of Barnstable is enhancing the golf experienc...

On this episode of Discover Barnstable, we sit down with Krissanne Caron, Assistant Director of Community Services for the Town of Barnstable. Krissanne, a Barnstable native, shares her journey from volunteering at the Kennedy Rink to earning her degree in Recreation and Physical Education and eventually returning home to serve her community. We discuss the many facets of the Community Services De...

In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Vandivier, Field Supervisor for the Greening Hyannis Program. We talked to Hannah about the exciting initiatives of the Greening Hyannis program, an effort aimed at planting 2,400 trees throughout Barnstable’s Environmental Justice areas. Discover how this program, funded by the Greening the Gateway Cities Grant, benefits local neighborhoods by enhancing tr...

On this episode, the second in a 2-part series, Lynne Poyant sits down with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sara Ahern while she takes us through the current budget challenges and the strategies being put in place to navigate them, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to benefit Barnstable students. We also dive into the district’s facility’s needs, exploring the current state of our bu...