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Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod Announces 2020-2021 Individual Placement Request for Proposal
Barnstable County, MA., February 10, 2020 – Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod is holding three Individual Placement Request for Proposal (RFP) release webinars for all organizations that are interested in applying for an Individual Placement for the 2020-2021 program year. * This year we added an option for current 2019-2020 Individual Placement supervisors to attend a shorted […]

Cape Cod’s future relies on an accurate census count
The United States 2020 Census is approaching. Communities across the nation are coordinating in order to ensure an accurate, complete count. Learn why this census is to so important, and why we need an accurate count of our increasingly diverse and growing population on CapeCod. http://bit.ly/2viA1NC

Important Updates to Coronavirus Information from Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment
February 7, 2020 – The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to monitor the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China and the reported cases in this country. As of right now there are 12 confirmed cases in the United States and approximately 100 patients being tested for the virus. Massachusetts is still at 1. The patient is not hospitalized […]

April 1, 2020 is Census Day
April 1, 2020 is Census Day! The Cape Cod Complete Count Committee is a partnership of local, regional, state, and federal officials working to ensure the best, most accurate count for the federal 2020 Census. Learn how census data helps governments make funding decisions, nonprofits perform services, and businesses create jobs. Understanding changes in a […]

One Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Massachusetts as of February 1
Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment is constantly being updated and following the recommendations of the state department of public health and the Centers for Disease Control regarding the novel coronavirus situation. As we receive new information, we will post it here on our website, as well as links to the state website. As […]

Barnstable County Public Health Nurses Remind Residents to Take Extra Precaution Against These Viruses
As always at this time of year, the Barnstable County Public Health Nurses, a division of the Department of Health and Environment, encourage you to take extra precautions to protect yourself from the Influenza virus (Flu). Children, the elderly, and those with asthma are especially vulnerable. Additionally, while there have been no confirmed cases of […]

Children’s Cove Expands Teen TASK Force
Children’s Cove Expands Teen TASK Force Cape Teens Volunteer to Raise Awareness of Child Sexual Abuse Children’s Cove, The Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Teen TASK (Taking A Stand for Kids) Force with Nauset Regional High School sophomores joining the program this year to raise awareness about […]

Cape Cod Commission: 2019 Year in Review
We invite you to view the Cape Cod Commission’s 2019 Year in Review. Learn about how the Cape Cod Commission contributes to improving our region while preserving the unique qualities that make Cape Cod special. Click here to view: https://cccom.link/yir

Master Gardener Scholarships & Children’s Garden 2020
MASTER GARDENER SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED FOR 2020 The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for this scholarship must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture, horticulture or a related natural resource […]

Help Cape Cod Get a Complete Count in 2020
Help us make sure all Barnstable County residents are counted in the 2020 Census! Data is used in many ways, including determining the distribution of over $674 billion annually in federal funds back to tribal, state, local governments; redistricting of state legislative districts; forecasting future transportation needs for all segments of the population; and determining […]