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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commisssion Seeks Volunteer Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION SEEKS VOLUNTEER MEMBERS September 12, 2019 – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) seeks candidates to fill vacancies beginning January 1, 2020. The (9) member volunteer BC-HRAC was recently re-structured under BC Ordinance 19-10 by the County’s Assembly of Delegates to promote equality and […]
For Immediate Release: Cape Cod Commission Initiates Community Process on Climate
Cape Cod Commission Initiates Community Process on Climate Seeking community feedback to establish a framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change on Cape Cod FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Barnstable, MA – September 11, 2019: The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce a series of facilitated sub-regional community meetings scheduled for October 2019 to solicit […]
News from Barnstable County HOME Consortium
Barnstable County HOME Consortium Regional Public Hearings for Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Program Year 2020 – 2024). In accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides funding to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium, the purpose of these regional public hearings is to obtain the comments and views of residents, […]
9/11 Ceremony in Barnstable Village
Barnstable Village – The traditional ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Barnstable Fire Station, 3249 Main Street at 9:55 AM. This will include music by Trinity Christian Academy and reflections by the Barnstable Fire Department and local clergy. Deputy Chief Rick Pfautz will preside. This marks the 11th year that […]
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in Wellfleet mosquitoes
September 5, 2019 – Mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have now been found in Wellfleet. Bourne, Falmouth, and Truro have also detected EEE in samples of mosquitoes in August. Below please see the most recent map provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Residents are urged to take personal protective activities like […]
Barnstable Village Undergoes Major Renovations – Expect Traffic Delays
The town of Barnstable is undertaking a major renovation of the Barnstable Village area beginning September 3rd. This work will encompass areas from Rendezvous Lane to our west through Mill Way down toward the harbor and include revamped drainage, sidewalks, additional crosswalks, resurfacing of route 6A, and decorative lighting. Traffic flow will continue to the […]
Barnstable County, Cape Cod Commission, & Town of Barnstable Prepare for 2020 Census, Forming Cape Cod Complete Count Committee
PRESS RELEASE Information from the Cape Cod Commission Press Contacts Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3828 ksenatori@capecodcommission.org Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager | (508) 744-1271 sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org Committee formed to help ensure Cape Cod counts in 2020 – Hard-to-count populations focus of September 11 Training BARNSTABLE, MA — With less than a year before the 2020 […]
Updates to Mosquito-born illness activity in Barnstable County
August 29, 2019 – Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus activity has been detected in Truro. Residents are urged to take personal protective activities like using EPA approved repellents and avoiding mosquitoes at peak times. West Nile virus activity has also been identified in several communities. Get updated information at http://www.mosquitoresults.com/
National Suicide Prevention Day
National Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. Ribbon Remembrance will begin at 12:00 pm. It will take place on the front lawn of the Barnstable County Superior Court located at 3195 Main Street, Barnstable MA. The public is welcome and there will be refreshments after the ceremony. Please join us and put a ribbon up […]
Attend a Fall Garden Forum | Saturday October 5th
Press Release Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents “Autumn Joy” A Fall Garden Forum on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Harwich Community Building. Don’t miss out! This year’s feature presentation is “Landscaping for Small Spaces: Planting, Walkways, Water Features and More” presented by Warren Leach from Tranquil Lake […]
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