Discover Barnstable - the Official Podcast of the Town of Barnstable

On this episode of Discover Barnstable we are joined by the Communications Manager for the Department of Public Works, Kelly Collopy.

This week, we are joined by Environmental Sustainability Manager Sean Hogan to discuss his efforts to make sure the town’s climate, energy, environmental initiatives don’t fall between the cracks.

This week, we are joined by Assistant Director Human Resources Tammy Cunningham and Chair of the Disability Commission Paul Logan to discuss the work that the Commission is doing.

This week we sit down with Peter Bertling, Parking Program Manager/Community Transportation Coordinator, to discuss getting around town by car, bike and foot.

Today we sit down with Channel 18 Station Manager, Sarah Beal-Fletcher, to discuss the work Channel 18 does to deliver "Content That Matters" to the citizens of Barnstable.

This week we are joined by Amber Unruh, Senior Project Manager - Special Projects for the Dept. Public Works, to discuss Cyanobacteria and our freshwater pond health.

This week, we sit down with School Resource Sergeant Gene Desruisseaux and Officer Dennis Stampfl, to discuss how School Resource Police Officers protect and build community in our schools.

School Superintendent Sara Ahern recently her Entry Plan Findings with the School Committee at their February 1 meeting. After gathering multiple data points across the District through listening sessions, review of documents and data, and observations.  She joins the Discover Barnstable Podcast to discuss the the findings and what strengths and opportunities are within the District.

We are joined by our guests, Recreation Director John Gleason and Assistant Recreation Director George Noonan, as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Barnstable Recreation’s award winning Lifeguard program and the steps to become a lifeguard for the Town.

This week we sit down with Assistant Recreation Director, George Noonan, and Chair of the Youth Commission, Isabelle Rudy.

We're joined by our guest, Katie Servis, Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager, as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Barnstable’s municipal airport and its importance to the Cape and Islands region - the Cape Cod Gateway Airport

This week, we're joined by our guest, Kelly Howley, Director of the Barnstable Adult Community Center,  to discuss Opportunities for Older Adults in the Town of Barnstable.

What are PFAS/PFOA, or sometimes referred to as forever chemicals? How do we protect ourselves and our drinking water supply? Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist at Silent Spring Institute and the Town of Barnstable’s Water Supply Division Supervisor Hans Keijser help us understand these emerging contaminates and how science, regulatory process and infrastructure work in tandem to solve complex...

Ann Quirk, Town Clerk, is a frequent flyer on the Discover Barnstable podcast. Did you know all 13 Councilors are up for re-election this year and returning your annual Town Census is an important part of voting in the right precinct? Tune in to your favorite Podcasting App and join us as we discover the history and the purpose of the annual Town Census.

Join us this week as we speak with Deputy Director of Asset Management/Licensing Director, Elizabeth Hartsgrove about all you need to know regarding special events on town property!

On this episode, we're joined by guests Golf Director Jesse Schechtman and Director of Golf Maintenance James Bentley as we explore this week’s topic of discussion of Golf.

Join us as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: Housing with our guest, Housing Coordinator Ryan Bennett.

Join us as we explore this week’s topic of discussion: The HYCC with our guest HYCC Manager Mark Boardley.

Join us for this week's topic of discussion: Complete Streets with our guest, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Kate Maldonado.

This week we discuss the ins and outs of the Barnstable Police Department with our guest Police Chief Matthew Sonnabend.

We're joined by guests Assistant Director of Public Works Rob Steen and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin as we explore this week’s topic of discussion - the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan or CWMP.

This week we discuss Elections with our guest Town Clerk Ann Quirk.

Originally aired May 19, 2022. Join us as we talk with Arts & Culture Coordinator Melissa Chartrand about all the creative and “Artful” programs made available through the Arts & Culture program; contributing towards our community’s quality of life through two cultural districts, sponsorships, shanty program and so much more.

Originally aired on May 5, 2022. Join us as we invite Sandy Neck Park Manager Nina Coleman and Sandy Neck Operations Supervisor Donna Bragg to talk about Sandy Neck: What is Sandy Neck, where is it? Why is it important and unique? and What recreational activities are available to residents and others throughout the year?

Originally aired April 21, 2022. Join us as we invite MEA Shellfish Biologist Liz Lewis and Senior Natural Resource Officer Amy Croteau to come talk to us about a topic Barnstable is known globally for: Shellfishing... What types of shellfish are in our estuaries; where are those estuaries; The difference between Residential and Commercial shellfishing; And, how this program provides much more tha...