September 16, 2026 Assembly of Delegates Regular Meeting

The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates held a regular meeting on September 16, 2026, which included extensive discussions on regional water supply and aquifer protection, as well as legislative matters related to immigration enforcement and public transparency. The assembly received a detailed presentation from the Cape Cod Commission on the status and challenges of the Cape Cod aquifer, highlighting water supply capacity, seasonal demand fluctuations, and the need for future water supply development and protection. The assembly also deliberated on ordinance 26-11 concerning immigration enforcement on county property, with debate over proposed amendments and a motion to postpone the vote until October 7 to allow further committee review. Additionally, the assembly addressed public record requests for legal opinions related to the immigration ordinance, ultimately voting to release four previously withheld legal opinions to the public while considering future policy on such disclosures. The meeting concluded with reports from standing committees and scheduling of upcoming meetings to continue these discussions.