Press Releases

Department of Human Services Report Cited in Newly Released Public Health Toolkit Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
For more information contact: Elizabeth Albert, Director 508‐375‐6626 balbert@barnstablecounty.org Barnstable County Department of Human Services Report Cited in Newly Released Public Health Toolkit Addressing the Opioid Epidemic August 24, 2018 – A report published by Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services that analyzed opioid -related overdose deaths and implications for the trades and service workers […]

Register for the Next “ServSafe” Food Safety Training
CAPE COD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY 3195 Main Street – PO Box 367 Barnstable, MA 02630-0367 www.capecodextension.org For Immediate Release Date: August 13, 2018 Contact: Kim Concra Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 800-375-6884 www.capecodextension.org “ServSafe” Food Safety Training on Cape Cod “ServSafe”, a training program in applied food safety for the food service industry, will be […]

Barnstable County Reminds Residents of Mercury Disposal Services
CAPE COD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY 3195 Main Street – PO Box 367 Barnstable, MA 02630-0367 www.capecodextension.org For Immediate Release Date: August 8, 2018 Contact: Kalliope Chute Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist Barnstable County Hazardous Materials Program 800-319-2783 Kalliope@BarnstableCounty.org www.loveyourlocalwater.org BARNSTABLE COUNTY MERCURY DISPOSAL SERVICES Recently there was a large spill of liquid, or elemental, mercury […]

Gov. Baker to address OneCape Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 3, 2018 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contact: Kristy Senatori, Acting Executive Director ksenatori@capecodcommission.org | 508-362-3828 Gov. Baker to address OneCape Summit Scheduled to speak on opening day of conference Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is confirmed as a Keynote Speaker for the 2018 OneCape Summit, scheduled […]

Master Gardeners Accepting Applications for 2019 Class
The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for their 2019 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 program you […]

Registration open for Fifth OneCape Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2018 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contact: Kristy Senatori, Acting Executive Director ksenatori@capecodcommission.org | 508-362-3828 Erin Perry, Special Projects Manager eperry@capecodcommission.org | 508-744-1236 onecape.capecodcommission.org Registration open for Fifth OneCape Summit Building Environmental, Economic and Community Resilience August 16-17, Wequassett Resort, Harwich The Cape […]

Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week June 24 – 30, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 25, 2018 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contacts: Steven Tupper, Transportation Program Manager Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 Kristen Boyd Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority 508-775-8504 ________________________________________ Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week June 24 – 30, 2018 BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA —The Cape Cod Commission (CCC) and the […]

Barnstable County Human Rights Commission Seeks New Commissioners
Barnstable County Human Rights Commission Post Office Box 427 | Barnstable, MA 02630 www.barnstablecountyhrc.org Representing all 15 Cape Cod Towns and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barnstable County Human Rights Commission at 508-375 6912 BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SEEKS NEW COMMISSIONERS May 16, 2018. The Barnstable County Human Rights Commission is […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Stop the Bleed” Training to be Held on May 23
Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Stop the Bleed” Training to be Held on May 23 BARNSTABLE (MA) May 14, 2018 – The Cape Cod Chapter of the Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses and the Cape & Islands Medical Reserve Corps are presenting a “Stop the Bleed” training session to […]

For Immediate Release: Nancy Shoemaker Named Mercy Otis Warren – Cape Cod Woman of the Year 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2018 SUBJECT: MERCY OTIS WARREN CAPE COD WOMAN OF THE YEAR SELECTION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF THE 17th ANNUAL AWARD CONTACT: Judy Walden Scarafile, Chair, judyscarafile@gmail.com. 508-362-3036 The Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Selection Committee in partnership with the Barnstable County Commissioners is proud […]