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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

Barnstable County’s ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ 

Barnstable County, MA – November 2, 2023 — Barnstable County’s Superior Courthouse will be illuminated in green light as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by the […]

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Cape Cod Commission receives grant to enhance water quality monitoring with satellite imagery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 1, 2023) – The Cape Cod Commission will lead an effort to expand satellite-derived water quality data collection and analysis and enhance existing pond monitoring efforts, […]

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2024 UMass Garden Calendars Available for Purchase Through Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 

Calendars can be purchased online, in-person, and through the mail.  October 30, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated 2024 […]

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County Unveils Long Term Plan to Strengthen County Finances  

 At its October 25th meeting, the Board of Regional Commissioners was presented with a proposed financial plan to strengthen the County’s finances. The plan includes recommendations for County investments in capital projects, PFAS cleanup costs, and the creation of reserve funds to ensure long-term financial stability. 

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Important Update: Barnstable County Fire Training Event

UPDATE: 10/25/23: We regret to announce the cancellation of the “Lower Cape Skills Day” training event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, due to low enrollment. We apologize for any […]

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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Seeks Nominations for Human Rights Awards  

October 13, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission is pleased to announce its Annual Human Rights Awards Celebration, scheduled to take place on December 11, 2023. […]

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Children’s Cove Expands Community Engagement Staff to Meet Increasing Demand  

Growing requests for community prevention education and awareness leads to new hire  October 12, 2023 (Cape Cod, Mass.) – Children’s Cove, The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center, announced today the […]

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New Police Training Academy Slated to Open in 2024 

Deed Excise Revenue Down in First Quarter   October 11, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) — Today the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners received a progress update on the new state-funded police […]

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Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council Announces 2023 Scholarship Award 

4-H member Morgan Chaves has been awarded the scholarship to support pursuit of post-secondary education.  October 5, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council is pleased to announce that Barnstable […]

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