Sonja Sheasley
Mercury in the Water | A Talk with Barnstable County
Please join us for a community discussion on the danger of mercury exposure, the effects mercury can have on our water, and the preventative measures we can all take to protect our health and environment from the element. WHEN: Wednesday, October 3, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | RSVP-Free WHERE: Barnstable Senior Center, Hyannis Presenter: […]
Kristy Senatori Appointed Cape Cod Commission Executive Director
INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contact: Kristy Senatori, Executive Director ksenatori@capecodcommission.org | 508-362-3828 Senatori Appointed Cape Cod Commission Executive Director Kristy Senatori to lead the Cape Cod Commission BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners unanimously approved the recommendation of the Cape Cod Commission Executive Committee and […]
Important Updates to Barnstable County Independence Day Event on September 27th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2018 Media Contact: Sonja Sheasley | Phone: 508-375-6896 | Email: sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org Updates to Barnstable County Independence Day Event on September 27th BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA – Additional events have been scheduled to coincide with the official recognition of the first annual Barnstable County Independence Day during the regular Barnstable County Commissioners’ […]
The CDC Reminds Us That Flu Season is Approaching, Recommends Flu Vaccine
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 7, 2018 Contact: Media Relations, (404) 639-3286 Reports in the news media of airline passengers with influenza are a reminder that the influenza season in the United States is fast approaching, and people who are sick should protect themselves—and others—by not traveling. CDC recommends everyone six months and older […]
Upcoming Webinar on New & Expanding Tick Threats to Schools | September 18, 2018
EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management will host a webinar about ticks, their identification and how to monitor and control these pests. Featured presenters include Larry Dapsis, Deer Tick Project Coordinator and Entomologist at Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Presenters will discuss tick-borne disease risk, general tick management issues that include considerations around pesticide […]
Cape Cod Commission Is Part of $1.2 Million Blue Economy Project
Media Contacts: Kristy Senatori, Acting Executive Director ksenatori@capecodcommission.org | 508-362-3828 Leslie Richardson, Chief Economic Development Officer lrichardson@capecodcommission.org | 508-362-3828 Commission part of $1.2 Million Blue Economy Project U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $600,000 to Boost the Growth of the Marine Science and Technology Sector in Southeastern Massachusetts The Cape Cod Commission is partnering with the […]
Welcoming New Members to AmeriCorps Cape Cod | Year 20
On Tuesday, September 4, 23 AmeriCorps Cape Cod members arrived to start their 11 month term of service here on Cape Cod. The members will serve various towns, County, State, Federal, and Nonprofit entities. The vision and mission of the AmeriCorps Cape Cod program is to offer a diverse group of trained adults […]
Ribbon Ceremony Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Day Will Be Held at Barnstable County
The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition will recognize National Suicide Prevention Day with a ribbon ceremony this Thursday, September 13th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on the front lawn of the Superior Courthouse, Barnstable County complex. Please come as ribbons are hung in remembrance and hope for National Suicide Prevention Day. We will […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2018 | State Awards $317,020 to Barnstable County to Identify, Map and Manage Coastal Flooding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2018 Media Contact: Shannon Jarbeau | Phone: 508-375-6952 | Email: shannon.jarbeau@barnstablecounty.org State Awards $317,020 to Barnstable County to Identify, Map and Manage Coastal Flooding BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, the Cape Cod Commission, and Center for Coastal […]
NAHMMA Recognizes Barnstable County’s Kalliope Chute
Kalliope Chute, the Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist at Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, was recognized for the impact she is making across Barnstable County last week at the NAHMMA National Conference (North American Hazardous Materials Management Association) in Portland, Maine. Kalliope’s role at Barnstable County is to help protect Cape Cod’s unique drinking water source, […]
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