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Category: MAIN BARNSTABLE COUNTY

Storm to Bring High Winds to Cape Cod and the Islands Sunday Night into Monday Afternoon

A strong storm will impact Southern New England late Sunday into Monday afternoon with rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Hazards are anticipated to include: The following graphics were posted […]

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – December 2023

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

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Trash or Recycle? What to do with Your Holiday Waste.

Trash or Recycle? What to do with Your Holiday Waste.

~A note from Extension’s Kari Parcell, Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator During the holiday season, there always seems to be lots of “stuff.” The question most of us have is “how […]

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County Commissioners Approve $2.5 Million for Housing  

From The Office of Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners December 7, 2023 [BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA] – Yesterday the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners approved $ 2.5 million for three […]

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Master Gardeners of Cape Cod 2024 scholarship opportunities for current high school seniors or college students majoring in agriculture, horticulture or a related natural resource field.

Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Unveil 2024 Scholarships

MEDIA ALERT Information from Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Scholarships to be awarded to Barnstable County students in agriculture, horticulture, or natural resources December 5, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master […]

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WCAI: Cape Cod researchers study removing PFAS from the waste stream

The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center, or MASSTC, is a premier site for wastewater research located on Cape Cod. Some of their tests involve adding woodchips to septic systems to […]

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Applications open for 2024 session of Cape Cod Climate Ambassador Program

Students will work together to combat the impacts of climate change For Immediate Release (November 30, 2023) – The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to invite Cape and Islands students […]

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Recycle Broken or Unwanted Holiday Lights at All Cape Cod Transfer Stations

Drop off lights for free during the collection drive, running from December to end of January. November 29, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps Cape Cod are partnering with all […]

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Cape Cod Commission and Town of Yarmouth to hold Station Avenue Corridor Study public meeting

Citizens invited to share thoughts on potential improvements   For Immediate Release (November 28, 2023) – The Cape Cod Commission and Town of Yarmouth invite citizens to a public meeting […]

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