| Town of Bourne | 24 Perry Avenue
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 | Phone:
(508) 759-0600, X-503 | Fax:
(508) 759-0620 |
| | The Town of Bourne is a medium-sized community at the gateway to Cape Cod. Long used by the Pilgrims during the 1620's as a center for trading activities, Aptucxet Trading Post was built in 1627, and the area was settled as a part of the Town of Sandwich by 1640, before finally being incorporated as the Town of Bourne in 1884.
The Cape Cod Canal, operated by the Army Corps of Engineers, bisects the community, with both the Bourne and the Sagamore Bridges, as well as the Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge, being the only means to cross the Canal, unless you're travelling by boat. The Canal is world renowned for its superb sport fishing, scenic vistas, relaxing bike rides & walking routes, and for carrying vessels of all sizes flying the flags of all nations.
Bourne Scenic Park, founded in 1951 and run by the independent Bourne Recreation Authority, is located beneath the Bourne Bridge along the Canal, and is a perfect location for those seeking to enjoy the Canal and its' many activities. Bourne has numerous quiet harbors and inlets for boating and swimming, and the fishing & shellfishing in the area is particularly enticing and considered some of the most diverse in Massachusetts. The Authority also runs the popular Gallo Ice Arena.
Bourne is also home of the National Marine Life Center, an independent, non-profit, rehabilitation & release hospital for the treatment of stranded sea turtles and seals, with future plans to expand to treat dolphins, porpoises, and small whales. The Center has been steadily growing since treating its' first patient in the Summer of 2004, and is destined to become the primary care center and information hub on Cape Cod regarding marine animals and their environment.
It is a quiet community without the continual Summer tourist crush experienced by some of the other Cape communities. During the Summer, there are weekly Concerts In The Park, the July 4th Parade has proven quite popular, and in December activities in Buzzards Bay Park to help celebrate the Holiday Season. |
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| | The Bourne Council on Aging was established by the Town of Bourne in 1969 in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 8B of the Massachusetts General Laws to plan, develop, implement and provide programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents of Bourne who have reached their 60th year of age and to advocate for programs and services that support seniors.
Further, the COA will promote the well-being of Bourne residents of any age, by acting as the Human Services Agency for the Town of Bourne.
Council on Aging programs are funded by the Town of Bourne, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Title III Grants and through the Support of Volunteers. |
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| Bourne Fire Dept. | 51 Meetinghouse Lane
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 | Phone:
(508) 759-6000/4412 (508) 749-4413 | Fax:
(508) 759-9585 |
| | Bourne Fire / Rescue & Emergency Services proudly serves and protects the 20,256 residents and countless visitors to the town of Bourne annually. Our Firefighters/Paramedics and Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians responded to 4,510 emergency calls for service in 2017. These emergencies include fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues, etc. |
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| | Sheriff Donna Buckley and the staff of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office oversee inmates housed at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. The BCSO also operates many programs including an Emergency 911 Dispatch Center, K-9 unit, a Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Youth Academy, and Community Service and Re-entry Programs for inmates.
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| | The Board of Health Office is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state and local public health laws, rules, and regulations. Public Health is a dynamic field which requires participation in a multitude of different coalitions, committees, task forces, and other community organizations. This office conducts inspections, issues permits and licenses, offers trainings and resources, maintains vital records and databases, and facilitates biweekly Board of Health meetings. The Health Agent and Health Inspector are regularly attending conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new public health issues while maintaining continued education units required by the division of professional licensure. |
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| | The principal mission of the Bourne Police Department is to preserve the rights of the citizens and reduce fear in the community through the prevention and detection of crime, protection of persons, property, the maintenance of order in public places, and to anticipate and respond to events that threaten public order and the preservation of life and property. |
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| Public library in Bourne, Massachusetts The Jonathan Bourne Public Library is a public library in Bourne, Massachusetts. Prior to 1891, the town lacked a public library, as it was a part of the town of Sandwich. The town of Bourne was incorporated on April 2, 1884.
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| | When it comes to public works, one size definitely does not fit all, so defining the term becomes problematic. Even APWA members have trouble arriving at a common definition. Because of the multi-faceted, ever-evolving nature of public works, we may never arrive at a final definition but, for now, the following definition seems appropriate:
Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens.
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