Recent News
Cape Cod Commission holds community climate meetings
Attendees from across the region offer feedback to establish a framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change on Cape Cod In October, the Cape Cod Commission hosted a series of sub-regional community meetings that solicited input on planning priorities, concerns, and barriers to moving climate adaptation and mitigation actions forward throughout the region. Feedback […]
Available Vaccines at Barnstable County Public Immunization Program
Please see a list of available vaccines at Barnstable County Public Immunization Program. Download this flyer:
Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee Honors Dr. Gross, Longtime Bicycle Representative | Bicycle Representative Sought for CCJTC
INFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION Media Contact: Steven Tupper, Transportation Program Manager Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee Honors Dr. Gross, Longtime Bicycle Representative Bicycle Representative Sought for CCJTC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – On Friday, October 11, 2019 the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee (CCJTC) honored longtime Bicycle Representative Dr. Edward Gross for […]
Lower Cape TV “Peak Time” takes a look at vaping with Barnstable County Substance Use Program Manager Kim Slade
Watch this episode of Peak Time on Lower Cape TV. Jack Peak talks with Kim Slade, Substance Use Program Manager here at Barnstable County about the dangers of vaping, along with strategies for parents and teens for avoiding the risks.
Cape Cod Commission partner on $1.75 million Federal grant
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristy Senatori, Executive Director Cape Cod Commission 508-362-3828 Experts Collaborate to Establish Southeast New England Technical Assistance Network Cape Cod Commission partner on $1.75 million Federal grant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 28, 2019: A collaboration of thirteen organizations, including the Cape Cod Commission, have received a $1.75 million grant […]
Explore Internships at Barnstable County during Spring 2020
Barnstable County is offering opportunities to intern during the spring semester, 2020. Internships are available in Health & Environment, Human Services, Children’s Cove, the Commissioners’ Office, and the Human Rights Advisory Commission.
How is the Opioid Crisis Impacting Your Business? Let the ‘Employer Toolkit’ Be Your Guide
Read about the Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council’s new online ‘Employer Toolkit’ in the Cape & Plymouth Business magazine. The ‘Employer Toolkit’ was created to help Cape businesses combat substance use disorders in the workforce. This article is shared with permission from Cape & Plymouth Magazine.
Barnstable County/Mass DEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator Kari Parcell offers advice to Orleans on how to increase recycling opportunities
The following article was published in the Cape Cod Chronicle on October 16, 2019 and is shared here with permission. Expert Praises Town’s Recycling, Sees Room For Improvement 16 October 2019 By: Ed Maroney ORLEANS — Another voice has been added to the conversation about the best use of the town’s transfer station. This afternoon (Oct. 17), […]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program: Community Members Collaborating Across the Cape
Barnstable County has a strong commitment to water quality, and this commitment is expressed through programs such as the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection and difficult-to-manage waste programs. Collections are a collaboration between the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension at Barnstable County and individual municipalities, providing a convenient, cost efficient collection of hazardous materials for all […]
2020 UMASS Garden Calendars are now available
The 2020 UMASS Garden Calendar is now on sale at the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. The 2020 UMass Garden Calendar feature article is Rhododendron Cultural Requirements and Care. The article focuses on soil conditions, light conditions, care and recognizing winter damage. Also includes general information and types of species native to Massachusetts. Many people also love the […]
Connect with the County
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.