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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

You are invited! AmeriCorps Cape Cod Celebrates 25 Years of Service 

Milestone will be celebrated with a swearing-in ceremony for 19 Members.  September 20, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC) is celebrating 25 years of service to Cape Cod […]

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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Seeks New Members  

Positions are vital in promoting and advancing human rights on Cape Cod  September 19, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) promotes equality and human rights throughout […]

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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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