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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in Wellfleet mosquitoes

September 5, 2019 – Mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have now been found in Wellfleet.  Bourne, Falmouth, and Truro have also detected EEE in samples of mosquitoes in […]

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Barnstable Village Undergoes Major Renovations – Expect Traffic Delays

The town of Barnstable is undertaking a major renovation of the Barnstable Village area beginning September 3rd.  This work will encompass areas from Rendezvous Lane to our west through Mill […]

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Barnstable County, Cape Cod Commission, & Town of Barnstable Prepare for 2020 Census, Forming Cape Cod Complete Count Committee

PRESS RELEASE                                          Information from the Cape Cod Commission Press Contacts Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3828 ksenatori@capecodcommission.org Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager | (508) 744-1271 sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org Committee formed to help […]

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Updates to Mosquito-born illness activity in Barnstable County

August 29, 2019 – Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus activity has been detected in Truro. Residents are urged to take personal protective activities like using EPA approved repellents and avoiding […]

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National Suicide Prevention Day

National Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th.  Ribbon Remembrance will begin at 12:00 pm. It will take place on the front lawn of the Barnstable County Superior Court located at […]

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Attend a Fall Garden Forum | Saturday October 5th

Press Release Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents “Autumn Joy” A Fall Garden Forum on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Harwich Community Building. […]

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Seeking Master Gardener Applicants for 2020

Press Release The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for the 2020 class.  The Master Gardener Program is a cooperative effort between community volunteers and the […]

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Cape and Islands License Plate Grant Funds Available to support local economic development initiatives

PRESS RELEASE Information from the Cape Cod Commission Press Contacts Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3818 ksenatori@capecodcommission.org Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager | (508) 744-1271 sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org Barnstable County License Plate Grant […]

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Attention Medicare Beneficiaries: Sign up on MyMedicare.gov

The SHINE Program encourages Medicare beneficiaries to sign up on www.MyMedicare.gov to take charge of their own health insurance information.  They will be able to see doctor’s visits, the list […]

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