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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

Barnstable County SHINE Prepares for Open Enrollment 

September 18, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Open Enrollment for Medicare is available from October 15th to December 7th, and during this period, state-certified SHINE counselors are at your service by appointment at your local […]

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Eastham and Orleans HHW Collection Event Canceled Due to Hurricane Lee Weather Advisories

September 15, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Due to the severe weather forecasted over the weekend, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection scheduled for Eastham and Orleans residents on 9/16/23 has […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Address Broadband Expansion and Digital Equity on Cape Cod

Wendy Judd, Public Health Nurse, Shares Insights on Fall Vaccination Planning September 13, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) — Today, the Barnstable County Regional Board of Commissioners convened their regular meeting […]

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Cape Cod Commission Develops Flood Area Design Guidelines

The Cape Cod Commission has developed flood area design guidelines for Cape Cod that outline strategies for reducing or eliminating hazards from sea level rise and storm surge while protecting the region’s distinct character and historic resources. 

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Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates Postpones Aquifund Ordinance to October 18th Meeting

September 7, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates has voted to postpone the highly anticipated Aquifund Ordinance, number 23-17, to the second meeting of October, scheduled for October […]

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Learn Fall Gardening at the Cape Cod Master Gardener Autumn Joy Symposium 

Registration now open for this educational event  September 5, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) â€“ The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents Autumn Joy, an exciting and informative fall symposium on Saturday, September […]

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the American Red Cross of MA Southeastern Chapter to Host September 11 National Day of Service

August 29, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Southeastern Chapter will offer volunteer service as part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, commonly known as 9/11 Day.

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Extension's home canning resources include free pressure canner gauge testing.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Offers Free Canning Help 

Nutrition service provides residents with testing of pressure canner gauges to ensure safe canned food.  August 24, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Cod Cooperative Extension offers free pressure canner gauge testing at the Extension office, located at 1358 Route 28, South Yarmouth. Testing should […]

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Ensuring Safe Workplace Practices is Key

BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable County septic testing division has been awarded $8,296 from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association to fund safety and risk management activities and equipment. A variety of new […]

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