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Category: MAIN BARNSTABLE COUNTY

The Cape Cod Chronicle: Program Sets Sights on Youth, Young Adult Homelessness

BARNSTABLE – In researching the issue of homelessness and housing instability on the Cape and Islands, Barnstable County officials came upon what Dan Gray called a “hidden population,” namely teens […]

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WBUR Collaborates with Scientific American to Spread Awareness about Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems on Cape Cod

Big Press for Big Problems This week, WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, aired a two-part series about Cape Cod’s water pollution challenges. The series was part of a collaboration with Scientific […]

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Local Partners Collaborate to Open Barnstable School District Food Pantry.

Over 58% of Barnstable Students identify as food Insecure. Stop & Shop and local partners collaborate to expand access to fresh and healthy foods, including locally caught fish and chowder, […]

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February 13th Winter Storm: Situational Report #003–FINAL REPORT

Date of Release: February 13, 2024 Time of release: 5:15 PM Incident or Event Overview: Situation Cape Cod and the Islands are experiencing the subsiding impacts of a coastal winter […]

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Significant Winter Storm Impacts Cape and Islands Tuesday, February 13

Updated Tuesday, February 13th at 4:30 PM The National Weather Service has issued the following warnings for Cape Cod and the Islands. Blue highlighted text indicates recently updated information. Winter […]

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It’s Time to Get Winter Ready

It’s that unpredictable time of year on Cape Cod when the weather could go from 55 degrees and sunny to a snowy nor’easter in a matter of days. Don’t be […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – February 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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Sunday Journal – New Plan Tackling Youth Homelessness on Cape Cod

Tune in to this episode of the Sunday Journal with Grady Culhane as he highlights the efforts of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services and housing advocates in addressing […]

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Hoarding or Clutter? Understanding the Difference

The following article was taken from the fall edition of our quarterly Community Health Newsletter. By Lynn Mulkeen Senior Environmental Specialist Do you have concerns that a loved one is […]

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