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BCHRAC Announces Human Rights Awards at Annual Breakfast on December 10
(Barnstable, MA – December 8, 2020) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) will present its Human Right Awards at the Annual HRAC Awards Breakfast, on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The Keynote Speaker for the event is Krissie Williams, educator and founder of Barnstable Ally Group. 2020 […]
Real Estate Activity in Barnstable County | October 2020
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS P.O. BOX 368 BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02630 Telephone 508-362-7733 Fax 508-362-1917 JOHN F. MEADE, REGISTER OF DEEDS David B. Murphy Assistant Register Kathleen Grenier Executive Administrative Assistant REPORT OF BARNSTABLE COUNTY REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 SALES VOLUME & VALUE CONTINUE TO CLIMB! Barnstable […]
New Regulations Governing Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Approved
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 16, 2020) – The Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund (CCIWPF) Management Board has approved regulations governing fund distribution. Adopted on October 7, 2020, these new regulations guide the way in which funds are awarded to eligible member communities working to develop and implement wastewater and water quality projects. Projects eligible for funding include innovative strategies and alternative septic system technologies, […]
Notice of Public Meeting: Cape Rail Study | Advisory Group Meeting #1
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Virtual Public Meeting: https://capecodcommission.org/transportation/join FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 12, 2020) – The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization will host the first Advisory Group meeting for the Cape Rail Study on Thursday, November 19, 2020 to discuss the context for the study, to describe existing conditions, and to develop […]
Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Announces Applications for the Rosenthal and Cornerstone Human Rights Awards
For Immediate Release (Barnstable, MA – November 5, 2020) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) is accepting nominations through November 30, 2020 for the Rosenthal and Cornerstone Human Rights Awards (see links below). These awards are presented at the Annual HRAC Awards Breakfast, being held virtually on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from […]
The Cape and Islands received $202,400 in Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) Funds
The Cape and Islands received $202,400 in Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) Funds. These funds can be used on an expansive list of approved spending for recycling programs. An example of this is our one-day latex paint recycling take back day. All 15-towns participated by paying into the program to fund it using their RDP funds. […]
Children’s Cove Warns of Local Surge in Online Exploitation
For Immediate Release – October 27, 2020 Cape Cod, MA – Children’s Cove, The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center, is calling on parents and caregivers to be extra diligent in the prevention of online exploitation of children as they attend school remotely and spend more time online. The level of risk has dramatically increased […]
Notice of Public Meeting: Orleans Complete Streets
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Virtual Public Meeting: https://capecodcommission.org/transportation/join FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 22, 2020) – The Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Orleans will be holding a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2020 to discuss the development of a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan for the town of Orleans. Use this link to join the meeting: https://capecodcommission.org/transportation/join A “complete street” provides accommodations for all users, including motorists, […]
Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates Passes Resolution 20-06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 16, 2020) Media Contact: Janice O’Connell, Assembly of Delegates Clerk Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates 508-375-6761 joconnell@barnstablecounty.org Resolution 20-06 aims to provide easy access to guidelines for public participation in Assembly meetings Barnstable, MA – The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates passed a resolution titled “Public Participation in Barnstable County Assembly […]
Barnstable County Installs Five Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Adds Two Electric Vehicles to its Fleet
For Immediate Release October 5, 2020 – Barnstable, MA: Barnstable County received a total of $27,208.40 in three separate state grants that will pay toward the lease of two electric vehicles (EVs) and installation of multiple EV charging stations, making the County the newest EV charging station host on Cape Cod. On Thursday, Oct. 1, five […]
