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Nantucket County ranks 14th highest in Massachusetts for per capita government transfer income at $7,625 in 2022

In 2022, Nantucket County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Massachusetts, with transfers making up 7.4% of total income.

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 24, 2025

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Nantucket County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Nantucket County, providing an average of $1,030 per capita to residents.

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 22, 2025

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Dukes County residents received $11,939 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking ninth in Massachusetts

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dukes County received an average of $11,939 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in Massachusetts.

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Dukes County: Income Maintenance made up 1.3% of total income in 2022

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Dukes County, providing an average of $1,142 per capita to residents.

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Barnstable County ranks fourth highest in Massachusetts for per capita government transfer income at $16,390 in 2022

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Barnstable County received an average of $16,390 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Massachusetts.

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Barnstable County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.7% of income in 2022

By Cape Cod Ledger | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Barnstable County, providing an average of $1,493 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $106,550 in grants for economic development projects in Barnstable County in 2023

By Cape Cod Ledger | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $106,550 in grants for economic development projects in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

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U.S. Rep. Keating votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Cape Cod Ledger | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. William R. Keating (D-MA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Barnstable County in 2021

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Barnstable County received $2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Dukes County in 2021

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dukes County received $194,507 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Nantucket County rise or fall in 2021?

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Nantucket County received $268,235 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Dukes County receive in 2021?

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Dukes County received $17,619 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Nantucket County farmers in 2021 reached $8,168

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Nantucket County received $8,168 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Barnstable County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Cape Cod Ledger | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Barnstable County received $274,328 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Chilmark Town - MA announces Chilmark Annual Town Meeting & Annual Town Election NOTICE

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Apr 1, 2023

Chilmark Town - MA announces Chilmark Annual Town Meeting & Annual Town Election NOTICE

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Chilmark Town - MA announces Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Override Ballot Questions 4/18/23 at 5:00 PM

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Apr 1, 2023

Chilmark Town - MA announces Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Override Ballot Questions 4/18/23 at 5:00 PM

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Free Covid-19 Test Kits Still Available

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Apr 1, 2023

Free Covid-19 test kits are still available at Brewster Town Hall, the Ladies Library and the Council on Aging.

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How to Subscribe to Department and Committee Updates on Our Website

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Apr 1, 2023

An exciting feature of the Town of Brewster’s new website is the ability to subscribe to news updates, as well as minutes and agendas, from individual committees and departments.

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Dennis Town - MA hosts Cape Cod Regional Government Assembly of Delegates Standing Committee on Finance on April 3

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Mar 31, 2023

Dennis Town - MA hosts Cape Cod Regional Government Assembly of Delegates Standing Committee on Finance on April 3

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Dennis Town - MA hosts Cape Cod Commission- Pro-forma Hearing on April 3

By Cape Cod Ledger Report | Mar 31, 2023

Dennis Town - MA hosts Cape Cod Commission- Pro-forma Hearing on April 3