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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Barnstable County Approves $616,255 in ARPA Funding for Harwich’s Great Sand Lake Sewer Collection System  

PFAS clean up at former fire training site estimated between $22-$59 million  March 29, 2023 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – Today the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners approved funding from the American […]

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Act Now, Stay Covered! COVID-19 Protections for MassHealth Coverage are Ending – Members Must Renew Coverage to Maintain Benefits

In March 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the PHE and consistent with federal continuous coverage requirements, MassHealth […]

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How and why to test your soil on Cape Cod.

How to Get Your Soil Tested

Developing and maintaining productive soils begin with soil testing. Soils tests provide information on the soil’s actual nutrient status. Test results are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients […]

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Master Gardeners of Cape Cod to Award Scholarships to Barnstable County Students Pursuing Studies in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources 

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is offering four $2,500.00 scholarships for students residing in Barnstable County. The scholarship funds can be applied to tuition or room and board for those pursuing degrees in agriculture, horticulture, and related natural resource fields.  

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Cape Cod 2024 Regional Transportation Plan Survey Now Open

The Cape Cod Commission is seeking comments and input from the public to support development of the 2024 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). An online survey is now open.  

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod Seeks Proposals to Support Local Organizations

Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod is holding informational sessions on Monday, April 3rd, and Thursday, April 6th for organizations interested in applying for an Individual Placement for the program’s historic 25th year.  Organizations wishing to apply are required to attend one of the meetings. Final proposals will be due Friday, May 12th. 

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Barnstable County Commissioners Reaffirm Opposition to Proposed Machine Gun Range Above Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve 

Barnstable County Awards Dennis $619,463 American Rescue Plan Act Grant to Improve Water Quality  March 15, 2023 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – Today the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners reaffirmed their opposition to the […]

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BCREPC Monitors Storm as Cape and Islands Experience High Winds, Rain, and Coastal Flooding

The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) continues to monitor the storm in progress that will continue to bring high winds, coastal flooding, and snow to our region through […]

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Canal Bridges Update: Sagamore Bridge Maintenance Work and Lane closures to Begin, Public Meetings Scheduled 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 13, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced that lane restrictions will begin March 20, 2023 on the Sagamore Bridge in […]

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