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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 […]
Flag Day 2019
On June 14th, 1777, the stars and stripes became the official flag of the United States. In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson declared this day as flag day to commemorate the adoption of our flag. Wishing everyone in Barnstable County a Happy Flag Day!
Attend the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
Senator Julian Cyr and State Rep. Marjorie Decker to Host Listening Session in Barnstable for the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery State Senator Julian Cyr (D-Truro) and State Representative Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), Senate and House Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, will host a listening […]
Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force Seeks Your Input
The mission of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force is to provide education, collaboration, and support to those who are affected by clutter and hoarding. We accomplish this by providing access to available resources, and by supporting an informed response by individuals and organizations who are charged with addressing this emerging concern impacting our community. […]
Regional Transportation Plan Public Meetings June 3 & 5: Planning for the Future Transportation Needs of Cape Cod
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 24, 2019 INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION BARNSTABLE COUNTY Regional Transportation Plan Public Meetings: June 3 & 5 Planning for the Future Transportation Needs of Cape Cod The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preparing the 2020 update to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). A series of public […]
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Offers Workshops on Growing Vegetables from Seed
Join our local horticulture experts and a nutrition educator for a session on starting seeds, transplanting and growing your own herbs and vegetables. Workshops are held in Yarmouth (Monday, June 3rd 1:30 – 3 PM) and Eastham (Thursday, June 6th 1:30 – 3 PM). REGISTER TODAY!! The first 50 registrants will receive EarthBox®Garden Containers with […]
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