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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Barnstable County Commissioner Ronald Bergstrom is Sworn-in for Second Term Today

Commissioner Ronald Bergstrom was sworn in today, January 3, 2023, for his second term as one of three elected Barnstable County Regional Commissioners. Commissioner Bergstrom was also re-appointed as Vice-Chair. 

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Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Initiative on Cape Cod Reduces Environmental Impact in 2022

Local partnerships and boat owners find new life for unwanted plastic.  December 30, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – To help keep plastic out of landfills, Barnstable County’s Cooperative Extension, Woods Hole Sea […]

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Watch the Recording of the Annual International Human Rights Day Awards Celebration from December 14, 2022

On December 14, 2022, the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission held its Annual International Human Rights Day Awards Celebration virtually. The theme of the celebration was Healthcare is a Human Right: […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Propose $11.4 Million in ARPA Funds to Address Housing Challenges

Information from the Barnstable County Commissioners’ Office December 27, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Regional Board of Commissioners has allocated $11.4 million in ARPA funds to address housing and […]

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Now Available: Easy, Free Care for COVID-19

Request a virtual visit with a clinician to see if Paxlovid or Molnupiravir is right for you. Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are pills that can help treat COVID-19. If it’s right […]

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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service Pays Tribute to 77 Lost in 2022

Last night members of the Human Services Department were honored to join with the Hyannis community in bringing recognition to those homeless and previously homeless in our community as part […]

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Hazardous Weather Update: Wind and Coastal Flooding Expected to Impact Cape & Islands Thursday Night through Saturday Afternoon

The National Weather Service is forecasting a powerful storm system to bring high winds, heavy rain, and inland/coastal flooding to the region beginning Thursday night. Rain is expected to overspread […]

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Barnstable County Releases the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022 

December 21, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – Today, the Barnstable County Commissioners County published and released its FY2022 Annual Report to the community.  The annual report is intended to provide the public […]

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Holiday Weather Safety Tips

Holiday Hazardous Weather Safety Tips: Keep Your Home and Holiday Guests Safe

It wouldn’t be a New England holiday without wicked winds a blowin’. Many Cape Codders know how to batten down the hatches, and if you’re new to Cape Cod…welcome to […]

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