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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

If you are an older adult living in the community, you may face some challenges during an emergency. For example, you may have mobility problems, or chronic health conditions, or […]

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Elevating Cape Cod’s Historic Charm: Climate-Resilient Solutions for a Sustainable Future

By bringing Cape Cod’s historic buildings and properties into the future through elevation building and landscape design solutions, we can adapt our historic places and character to withstand increasing climate […]

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Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20PM

According to a press release issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will take place on October 4, 2023 at 2:20 […]

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod Year 25: Dedicated Service Begins!

Yesterday marked a momentous occasion as our dedicated members took the AmeriCorps pledge and were formally sworn in as the Year 25 Corps. Over the next 11 months, these 19 […]

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September 28th is World Rabies Day

“While rabies is a 100% preventable disease, nearly 60,000 people die from the disease around the world each year. World Rabies Day is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts to control […]

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Unveiling the Unique Role of Barnstable County Government: A Conversation with Beth Albert on County Chatter

In a recent interview on County Chatter, Beth Albert, the County Administrator of Barnstable County, offered valuable insights into the role and structure of Barnstable County Government and its significance in the region.

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Happy Birthday Mercy Otis Warren

Today we celebrate the birthday of Mercy Otis Warren, born on September 28, 1728, in Barnstable. In a time when women rarely had formal education, this Cape Cod woman defied […]

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ARPA Grants Awarded to Brewster, Chatham and Wellfleet, Concluding $10 Million County Initiative  

September 27, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) — Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners announced the allocation of ARPA awards to Brewster, Chatham and Wellfleet, marking a milestone in the county’s successful goal to distribute […]

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Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division Launches “Wicked Wellness”

Our Public Health Nursing team is excited to introduce Wicked Wellness, a monthly flyer inspired by relevant health awareness themes! Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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