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Celebrate Earth Week & County Government Month with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension!
Earth Week 2021 is upon us and it is no coincidence that this week we feature the work of the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. You could say that it is Earth Day everyday at the Cooperative Extension since this department focuses on important initiatives that both protect and educate the public about Cape Cod’s natural […]
Happy Patriot’s Day
In observance of Patriot’s Day today, Monday, April 19, 2021, all Barnstable County offices are closed.
Let’s Celebrate Our County Government: Barnstable County Purchasing Division
It’s National County Government Month and that means it’s time to celebrate our county government and the services they offer. This spotlight is on Barnstable County’s Purchasing Division, so thank you for the amazing things you do for our county and our community. Learn more about the Purchasing Division below. Some Quick Background about the […]
The Dredge Report | Week of April 4, 2021
Cod Fish I & Cod Fish II – Popponesset Bay, Mashpee Dredging continued on Monday but on Tuesday morning the Cod Fish II experienced a mechanical breakdown. The clutch on the main engine ‘seized’ forcing the shutdown of the engine. The dredge was brought into the Cotuit Town dock for repairs. Fortunately, the Sand Shifter […]
Read the Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC) monthly E-Newsletter
One of the many services Barnstable County offers is the Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC) monthly E-Newsletter. This newsletter provides information on substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, + recovery. Go to https://conta.cc/3uOTfDV
SAVE THE DATE | 2021 Latex Paint Take-Back Day | August 7
Barnstable County residents looking to dispose of leftover latex paint are encouraged to take part in this special paint take-back day! WHEN: Saturday, August 7, 2021 – 9:00 AM – Noon WHERE: Tony Kent Area, 8 South Gage’s Way, Dennis Please note, hazardous materials are not accepted. No dry or dirty paint. Cape Cod Latex […]
Annual Massachusetts Youth Count to be conducted between April 12th and May 24th
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services and its Youth and Young Adult Homelessness partners will be working with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and the Massachusetts Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the annual Massachusetts Youth Count. The Massachusetts Youth Count mobilizes youth, young adults, youth providers funded by the Executive Office of […]
Statement from the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Barnstable, MA- April 13, 2021 – Today, the FDA and CDC recommended that U.S. federal distribution channels, including all vaccination sites, pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until a review of the vaccine is completed. This is in response to an extremely rare occurrence of potentially dangerous blood clots, which was reported […]
This month is National County Government Month
Counties are one of America’s oldest forms of government, dating back to 1634 when the first county governments (shires) were established in Virginia. The organization and structure of today’s 3,069 county governments are chartered under state constitutions or laws and are tailored to fit the needs and characteristics of states and local areas. No two […]
Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps Cape Cod Announce WetFest
For Immediate Release A virtual education festival to teach 3-6th graders about water and how to protect the Cape’s aquifer April 8, 2021 (Barnstable County, MA) – WETFest, an environmental and water education workshop conducted annually at schools across Barnstable County by AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, is going virtual! This […]
