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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Transportation Planning Documents 

Planning for the Future Transportation Needs of Cape Cod  For Immediate Release (April 26, 2023) – In accordance with the Public Participation Plan, the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the following documents […]

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Cape Cod Boat Owners – Take Advantage of the Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program for 2023

This spring, boaters from across Cape Cod can choose from six locations to recycle the plastic wrap that protects their boat in the off-season from April 1 to June 30. […]

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Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center’s Impactful (Sometimes Surprising) Initiatives in Wastewater

Scaling Natural Dye Farming Systems Using Wastewater The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center, operated by Barnstable County’s Department of Health and Environment, is a pioneer in wastewater research. Since […]

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Farmers and Food Vendors: Take Survey to Help Improve Cape Cod’s Local Food System Connections

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension (CCCE) recently received a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) to link local food producers, vendors, distributors, and stakeholders together to create a more streamlined and […]

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SAFE Child Community Resource Fair 4/26/23

Cape Cod Children’s Place, in partnership with Children’s Cove and numerous Cape Cod based community agencies will hold a SAFE Child Community Resource Fair to introduce the public to a network of services that can help reduce child abuse and promote healthy families.

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Massachusetts 4-H Contingency attends the 2023 Ag Day at the Massachusetts State House 

Last week the 4-H contingency attended the 2023 Ag Day at the Massachusetts State House. The purpose of the event was to showcase agriculture in Massachusetts and the importance of the industry for the state.

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County Entomologist Larry Dapsis Talks Ticks on the Pat Desmarais Show

đŸ•·ïžDid you catch County Entomologist on the Pat Desmarais show last Sunday? They had a great discussion about ticks – including the companies that offer yard sprays! If you missed […]

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It’s Time to Have the Conversation

Sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation happens here. It happens in every town on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. These issues impact people of all […]

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Celebrate Service: Happy National Volunteer Week 2023 on Cape Cod!

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteers and their service to their communities. This year, the theme is “Celebrate Service,” and we want to highlight […]

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