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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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Children’s Cove Onboards New PediSANE

Child Advocacy Center Ensures a Trauma-Informed Medical Response with the Site Assignment of Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Vicki Bice December 3, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Children’s Cove, The Cape & […]

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County Commissioners Approve Key Housing Initiatives, Review Public Health Findings for Lower Cape, and Advance IT Digitization

November 26, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) — At the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners’ regular meeting this morning, Assistant County Administrator Vaira Harik provided an update on the American Rescue […]

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Deceased Raccoon with Rabies Discovered in Eastham with Porcupine Quills in its Muzzle and Arm

November 21, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On Sunday November 17, 2024, Wild Care staff in Eastham reported to USDA Wildlife Services the discovery of a dead raccoon on Smith Road […]

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Community Members Invited to Attend Falmouth Digital Equity Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 19, 2024) — Are you connected? Do you have the devices, skills, and internet access you need to engage online? Are you able to connect with […]

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Public Review Notice: Transportation Improvement Program

Notice of Public Review and Comment Period FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2 For Immediate Release (November 18, 2024) – During a meeting held on November 18, 2024, the […]

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Graphic titled "Cape Cod Holiday Lights Recycling Collection." It announces that all 15 towns on Cape Cod are accepting broken holiday strand lights for recycling. Below, it lists accepted items: Rope lights, Garland lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, Mini lights, and LED holiday lights. At the bottom, logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are displayed. The graphic is bordered by images of colorful holiday lights on top and bottom, with a festive, dark background.

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

Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January  November 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Have broken or unwanted holiday lights? Don’t toss them—recycle them! Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Discuss FY26 Budget Priorities and Review Children’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Report

November 13, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) — The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners met today and received an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities and process from County […]

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Barnstable County Registry of Deeds Launches Enhanced Website

Barnstable, MA – (November 12, 2024) – The Barnstable County Registry of Deeds is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The updated site, which is accessible at www.barnstabledeeds.org, […]

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