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Bronwen Howells Walsh As head of Barnstable High Schools new $1.2 million Environmental Science and Technology Lab, Michael Smith cannot wait to get to work. Now entering his 18th year of teaching at BHS, Smith teaching environmental science and biology in the schools student-driven Environmental Science and Technology Pathway. He also is collaborating with some of the regions most accomplished scientists – among them, Laurel Schaider of The Silent Spring Institute; Amy Costa of the Ce...

The Barnstable Patriot Town of Barnstable officials have demonstrated an ability to communicate with and involve citizens—when they want to. The Town Council’s website subpage is up-to-date with meeting agendas and minutes. Last week, a press release sought public comment on a trail extension before the town develops any plans; this resulted in an article in the local paper. The Town has a weekly newsletter and shares regularly on Facebook. But residential zoning issues are an exception. T...