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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

The Alternative: It’s MASSTC’s 25th Birthday!

Interested in joining the discussion about wastewater challenges on Cape Cod? Check out “The Alternative”, a new weekly newsletter from Barnstable County’s Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center! Happy 25th […]

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March 22nd is World Water Day!

Happy World Water Day! World Water Day is observed globally each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. While […]

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Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board Votes to Modify Funding Model, Award Subsidies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 22, 2024) – Today, the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board (Management Board) took necessary steps to stabilize the Fund and ensure its […]

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Community Members Invited to Attend Orleans Digital Equity Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 20, 2024) — What is your internet like? Is it reliable and affordable? Do you have the skills you need to use your smart phone or computer? […]

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Upcoming Rabies Vaccine Clinics in 2024!

The Cape Cod and Southeast MA Rabies Task Force would like to announce upcoming local rabies clinics and encourage everyone to have your animals vaccinated. Domestic pets have been identified […]

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Cape Cod Times Article Highlights Plan to End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

Article Written by Rachel Devaney, Cape Cod Times During high school, Beans, 24, was terrified that the family members he lived with would discover he identifies as queer. As a […]

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Image is of covered boats with a sunset sky. Text reads: Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling, April 1st to June 30th, 2024. Bring clean, rolled wrap to transfer stations in Bourne, Chatham, Eastham, Falmouth and Wellfleet. More info can be found at the link http://seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap.

Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Diverts Valuable Plastics from Landfills 

Boaters and marinas benefit from an easy and convenient recycling program run by Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant.  March 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – This spring, boaters […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – March 2024

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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It’s National Groundwater Awareness Week!

March 10th through 16th is National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW)! The National Groundwater Association (NGWA) encourages annual inspections of private water systems by certified water well contractors to ensure systems are operating […]

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