The Town of Barnstable is the Cape's heart of government. It's the largest town on the Cape and the hub for decision making. 

Main Street in Barnstable Village is home to several county and state government offices including: the Department of Health and Environment, First District Court, Superior Court House, Registry of Deeds and Probate, Barnstable County Resource and Development Office, AmeriCorps Cape Cod Program, Massachussetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office - Bureau of Criminal Investigation.