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DY High Students Produce Series of PSA Videos Ranging from the Dangers of Vaping to Underage Drinking with SAPC Program Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 18, 2019 Barnstable, Massachusetts – In April 2019 the Barnstable County Department of Human Services awarded Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School a mini-grant in the amount of $2,300 to fund the creation of a series of public service videos written and produced by students. The videos cover the topics of the dangers […]
Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commisssion Seeks Volunteer Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION SEEKS VOLUNTEER MEMBERS September 12, 2019 – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) seeks candidates to fill vacancies beginning January 1, 2020. The (9) member volunteer BC-HRAC was recently re-structured under BC Ordinance 19-10 by the County’s Assembly of Delegates to promote equality and […]
For Immediate Release: Cape Cod Commission Initiates Community Process on Climate
Cape Cod Commission Initiates Community Process on Climate Seeking community feedback to establish a framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change on Cape Cod FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Barnstable, MA – September 11, 2019: The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce a series of facilitated sub-regional community meetings scheduled for October 2019 to solicit […]
News from Barnstable County HOME Consortium
Barnstable County HOME Consortium Regional Public Hearings for Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Program Year 2020 – 2024). In accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides funding to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium, the purpose of these regional public hearings is to obtain the comments and views of residents, […]
9/11 Ceremony in Barnstable Village
Barnstable Village – The traditional ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Barnstable Fire Station, 3249 Main Street at 9:55 AM. This will include music by Trinity Christian Academy and reflections by the Barnstable Fire Department and local clergy. Deputy Chief Rick Pfautz will preside. This marks the 11th year that […]
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in Wellfleet mosquitoes
September 5, 2019 – Mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have now been found in Wellfleet. Bourne, Falmouth, and Truro have also detected EEE in samples of mosquitoes in August. Below please see the most recent map provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Residents are urged to take personal protective activities like […]
Barnstable County, Cape Cod Commission, & Town of Barnstable Prepare for 2020 Census, Forming Cape Cod Complete Count Committee
PRESS RELEASE Information from the Cape Cod Commission Press Contacts Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3828 ksenatori@capecodcommission.org Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager | (508) 744-1271 sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org Committee formed to help ensure Cape Cod counts in 2020 – Hard-to-count populations focus of September 11 Training BARNSTABLE, MA — With less than a year before the 2020 […]
Attend a Fall Garden Forum | Saturday October 5th
Press Release Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents “Autumn Joy” A Fall Garden Forum on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Harwich Community Building. Don’t miss out! This year’s feature presentation is “Landscaping for Small Spaces: Planting, Walkways, Water Features and More” presented by Warren Leach from Tranquil Lake […]
Seeking Master Gardener Applicants for 2020
Press Release The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for the 2020 class. The Master Gardener Program is a cooperative effort between community volunteers and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. This program is designed to meet the horticulture needs of Barnstable County citizens through education and outreach. If accepted into the […]
Cape and Islands License Plate Grant Funds Available to support local economic development initiatives
PRESS RELEASE Information from the Cape Cod Commission Press Contacts Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3818 ksenatori@capecodcommission.org Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager | (508) 744-1271 sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org Barnstable County License Plate Grant Program: Funding Available Cape and Islands License Plate Grant Funds Available to support local economic development initiatives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Barnstable, MA – The […]
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