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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Apply Now for the 2024 Master Gardener Program 

Become a Master Gardener and help others learn to grow  August 18, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The 2024 Master Gardener program applications are now open until October 1, 2023, offering an opportunity […]

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Viruses from wastewater cultured on a petri dish at MASSTC.

MASSTC Studies Viruses and Bacteria in Wastewater to Help Keep Our Groundwater Safe

Wastewater is a veritable jungle of microscopic organisms, including bacteria and viruses. Our colleagues at the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC) are interested in understanding how effective conventional […]

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Commissioners Support Denial of Holtec International’s Wastewater Discharge Permit 

Commissioners Engage in Discussions about Replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges August 17, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) – Yesterday, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners unanimously voiced their […]

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Work on the County Dredge!

Consider joining the Barnstable County Dredge Crew! We’re actively seeking Deckhand and Maintenance Technician candidates, providing you with a chance to contribute significantly to the quality of Cape Cod’s water […]

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Cape Cod Commission to Conduct Broadband Speed Testing

Data collected to inform recommendations for network improvements For Immediate Release (August 11, 2023) — How reliable is broadband on Cape Cod? That is among the key questions to be […]

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Joe Pacheco, Barnstable County Director of Human Services, pictured in front of the REACH Mobile Unit with Duffy Health staff.

Human Services Director Attends Unveiling of Duffy Health Center’s REACH Mobile Health Unit

Starting Monday, August 14th, Duffy Health Center’s REACH Mobile Health Unit will begin visiting communities throughout the region. REACH stands for Respectful, Equitable Access to Compassionate Healthcare. Services include: Duffy […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council (RSAC) E-Newsletter, August 2023

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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Purple Flags on County Campus Honor 86 Community Members Who Died of Overdose in 2022

The theme of 2023 International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing Those Who Go Unseen”. It is a powerful feeling to be recognized, acknowledged, and heard—a feeling that many of us […]

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Confirmed Tornado Touchdown in Marstons Mills Highlights the Importance of Situational Awareness and Emergency Preparedness

The National Weather Service has posted the following preliminary statement regarding a small EF-0 tornado that touched down in the town of Barnstable near the village of Marstons Mills today, […]

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