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Barnstable County Officials Build ‘Employer Toolkit’ to Combat Substance Use
Barnstable County Officials Build ‘Employer Toolkit’ to Combat Substance Use – Initiative to initially target businesses in the trade, service and construction sector BARNSTABLE, Ma. (June 17, 2019) – The Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council has unveiled a new online ‘Employer Toolkit’ to help Cape businesses combat substance use disorders in the workforce. Vaira […]
Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week | June 23 – 29, 2019
Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week June 23 – 29, 2019. Cape Codders! The Barnstable County Commissioners have declared this week of June as Smart Transportation Week. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – Commuter Rally held here at the County Complex (behind the Cape Cod Commission) from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. Come stop […]
Are We Prepared for the Next Big Storm?
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 – Today in the Harbor View conference room, the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension presented: Are We Prepared for the Next Big Storm? Regional Efforts and Lessons from Puerto Rico. The Harbor View conference room at Barnstable County was full of coastal managers, environmental […]
Assembly of Delegates Will Hold Public Hearing to Solicit Comments for Charter Review
On July 17, 2019, at 4:15 p.m., the Assembly of Delegates will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public and interested parties on suggested topics for consideration of a Charter Review. Future meetings and open discussions by the Assembly of Delegates will take into consideration comments expressed by the public. Please see […]
Barnstable County Welcomes New Finance Director Elizabeth Braccia
Monday, June 24, 2019 – Barnstable County is pleased to announce the swearing in of Elizabeth Braccia to the role of Director of Finance. Elizabeth brings years of finance experience from both the public and private sector. Her most recent positions include Finance Manager at the City of Punta Gorda, Florida and Finance Director at […]
Barnstable County at 24th Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Drinking Water Fair
June 21, 2019 – Yesterday employees representing two departments at Barnstable County gathered to share their expertise at the 24th Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Drinking Water Fair held at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Shannon Jarbeau, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Floodplain Specialist and Community Rating Systems Coordinator, gave an overview on the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program, discussed what […]
Annual OneCape Summit Event to Feature Speakers from Governor’s Cabinet and CBS Boston Chief Meteorologist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 20, 2019 | INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contact: Kristy Senatori, Executive Director Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 onecape.capecodcommission.org Secretaries Theoharides and Kennealy among OneCape speakers Annual OneCape Summit, July 29-30, Wequassett Resort, Harwich Two members of the Governor’s Cabinet and one of Boston’s leading meteorologists are […]
Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week | June 23 – 29, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 20, 2019 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION | BARNSTABLE COUNTY Media Contacts: Steven Tupper, Transportation Program Manager, Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 Kathy Jensen, Consumer Affairs Manager, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority 508-775-8504 x200 Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week June 23 – 29, 2019 BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA—The Cape Cod Commission […]
Understanding Barnstable County Government’s Purpose | Cape Women’s Coalition Hosts Round Table Discussion
How well do you understand the purpose of Barnstable County government? WHAT Barnstable County services support our towns on Cape Cod? WHAT do towns give and receive in return for these services? Why does this matter to each one of us? WHAT are some of the current issues facing County government (e.g., climate change, water […]
Draft 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Available for Review: Planning for the Future Transportation Needs of Cape Cod
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2019 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION Media Contact: Steven Tupper, Transportation Program Manager | Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 www.capecodcommission.org/rtp Draft 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Available for Review Planning for the Future Transportation Needs of Cape Cod The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization released the Draft Cape Cod 2020 Regional […]
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