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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

SCBA Training: Preparing the New Recruits of West Barnstable Fire Department

This past Monday, June 26, the West Barnstable Fire Department hosted a training to ensure the safety and preparedness of its team. County Instructors led a comprehensive training session for […]

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Cyanobacteria on Cape Cod: What it is, how it affects us, and what’s being done to protect public health.

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of discussion about cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae or Harmful Algae Blooms) in Cape Cod’s ponds, leading some to wonder whether it’s safe for […]

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Finalizes Transformative Watershed Protection Rules for Cape Cod

On June 21, 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the final regulations that will set Cape Cod on a path to reverse decades of nitrogen pollution and restore estuaries to their […]

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Americorps Cape Cod Members Assist Silent with Spring’s Study on PFAS Exposure and Breast Cancer

In a community-driven effort, members of Americorps Cape Cod (ACC) joined forces with the Silent Spring Institute to canvass Hyannis neighborhoods last week. The aim was to enlist participants for […]

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Draft Cape Cod 2024 Regional Transportation Plan released for Public Comment

Planning for the future of Cape Cod’s transportation system For Immediate Release – June 27, 2023 – The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the Draft Cape Cod […]

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Cape Cod Master Gardeners Invite Public to Tour Gardens

Regional garden tours and lectures offered as part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival June 27, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardeners of Cape Cod are showcasing 6 unique […]

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Celebrating the Winners of Barnstable County’s Student Art Contest!

We are delighted to share the exciting results of the children’s art contest organized by Barnstable County in celebration of National County Government Month this past April. The contest aimed […]

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Cape Cod Commission to Host 9th Annual OneCape Summit

Registration now open for July 31 and August 1 event   For Immediate Release (June 23, 2023) – The ninth annual OneCape Summit, hosted by the Cape Cod Commission, will be held […]

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Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners Approves ARPA Grant to Develop Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan in Truro 

June 21, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners approved an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant today to the Town of Truro in the amount […]

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