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Category: MAIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASES

Notice of Public Review and Comment Period

FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2 For Immediate Release (March 26, 2024) – During a meeting held on March 25, 2024, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) […]

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Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board Votes to Modify Funding Model, Award Subsidies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 22, 2024) – Today, the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board (Management Board) took necessary steps to stabilize the Fund and ensure its […]

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Community Members Invited to Attend Orleans Digital Equity Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 20, 2024) — What is your internet like? Is it reliable and affordable? Do you have the skills you need to use your smart phone or computer? […]

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Image is of covered boats with a sunset sky. Text reads: Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling, April 1st to June 30th, 2024. Bring clean, rolled wrap to transfer stations in Bourne, Chatham, Eastham, Falmouth and Wellfleet. More info can be found at the link http://seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap.

Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Diverts Valuable Plastics from Landfills 

Boaters and marinas benefit from an easy and convenient recycling program run by Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant.  March 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – This spring, boaters […]

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Commissioners Endorse Plans to Expand Septic System Test Center

March 14, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – At yesterday’s meeting, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners unanimously approved Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center’s (MASSTC) proposal for expansion. MASSTC, a division […]

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Registration Open for Lower Cape Cod Children’s Garden

A free program offered by the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod for children 8-12 years old. March 12 , 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardener Association of Cape […]

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Honor a Cape Cod Woman Leader with a Nomination for the Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year  Award 

Barnstable, MA, March 4, 2024 – The Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Award Committee is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual […]

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Barnstable County Announces the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest

In celebration of National County Government Month (NCGM) this April, Barnstable County is thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest. This year’s NCGM theme, “Forward Together,” […]

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County Seeks to Expand Assistance to Homeowners for Sewer and Septic Upgrades

Commissioners Award $750,000 in Grants to Local Farmers and Fishermen  February 28, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) â€” Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to expand the County’s AquiFund Program which […]

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