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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

September 28th is World Rabies Day

“While rabies is a 100% preventable disease, nearly 60,000 people die from the disease around the world each year. World Rabies Day is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts to control […]

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Unveiling the Unique Role of Barnstable County Government: A Conversation with Beth Albert on County Chatter

In a recent interview on County Chatter, Beth Albert, the County Administrator of Barnstable County, offered valuable insights into the role and structure of Barnstable County Government and its significance in the region.

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Happy Birthday Mercy Otis Warren

Today we celebrate the birthday of Mercy Otis Warren, born on September 28, 1728, in Barnstable. In a time when women rarely had formal education, this Cape Cod woman defied […]

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ARPA Grants Awarded to Brewster, Chatham and Wellfleet, Concluding $10 Million County Initiative  

September 27, 2023 (BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA) — Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners announced the allocation of ARPA awards to Brewster, Chatham and Wellfleet, marking a milestone in the county’s successful goal to distribute […]

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Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division Launches “Wicked Wellness”

Our Public Health Nursing team is excited to introduce Wicked Wellness, a monthly flyer inspired by relevant health awareness themes! Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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Protect yourself and your home from Mosquitoes!

IMPORTANT! Six mosquitoes in the town of Provincetown tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) on September 14th. The species of mosquito, Culiseta melanura, is a bird biting mosquito that […]

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Cape & Islands Internet for All Public Listening Session: Ensuring Access for Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech is hosting a Cape & Islands Internet for All Public Listening Session on Thursday, September 28th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Barnstable Town […]

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You are invited! AmeriCorps Cape Cod Celebrates 25 Years of Service 

Milestone will be celebrated with a swearing-in ceremony for 19 Members.  September 20, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC) is celebrating 25 years of service to Cape Cod […]

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Hearing Loss Education and Accommodations: A Recent Presentation

In this video you will learn from Jonathan O’Dell, Assistive Technology Manager/ Training Specialist with the MCDHH/MA (Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), the different kinds of […]

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