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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – April 2025

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

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Barnstable County Celebrates National County Government Month

This year’s theme, “Then & Now,” spotlights the County’s history and modern-day services (April 3, 2025) BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA — Barnstable County proudly announces its participation in National County Government Month […]

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County Assembly of Delegates Focuses on Housing

Delegates Give Views on Cape Government’s Role For Immediate Release April 3, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) — Barnstable County Assembly delegates responded to recommendations on regional housing strategy at its most recent meeting. […]

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A group of boats wrapped in white shrink wrap sit on dry dock against a colorful Cape Cod sky at sunset. Bold text reads: “Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling – April 1st to July 31st, 2025.” Below is a website link: seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap. Logos for Barnstable County and Sea Grant are in the lower right corner.

Recycle Your Boat Wrap the Easy Way on Cape Cod

From April 1 to July 31, 2025, Cape Cod boaters and marinas can recycle shrink wrap hassle-free—thanks to Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant. April 3, 2025 (Barnstable, […]

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A variety of household hazardous waste items such as oil paint cans, cleaning products, motor oil containers, and garden chemicals sit on a table under a blue banner reading “Cape Cod 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates.” The banner also lists accepted items like automotive products and mercury-containing items. At the bottom, a website link reads: loveyourlocalwater.org with logos from Barnstable County and the Love Your Local Water campaign.

Cape Cod Residents: Plan Ahead with the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

Safely dispose of common hazardous products—protect your home, health, and Cape Cod’s drinking water. April 2, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, a department of Barnstable County, is […]

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County Plans and Leads Measles Response Tabletop Exercise

On Friday, March 28, 2025, over 65 participants attended a hybrid tabletop exercise addressing a hypothetical measles outbreak on the Cape and Islands. The exercise was facilitated by Chip Reilly, […]

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Public Health Nurse Wendy Judd Talks Public Health in “Bill’s Bullpen”

Check out this interview with Public Health Nurse Wendy Judd and former County Commissioner Bill Doherty on his Bourne Community TV show “Bill’s Bullpen”! Wendy talks about the offerings of […]

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Cape Cod Commission to Launch Study on Tiered Water Rates to Promote Conservation

For Immediate Release (March 31, 2025) — Barnstable, MA — The Cape Cod Commission will launch a comprehensive study to evaluate the use of tiered water rate structures as a […]

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Green Pond Dredging Project: Mobilization Update

The Barnstable County Dredge Team is currently mobilizing for the Green Pond dredging project in East Falmouth. Green Pond is a coastal saltwater estuary that connects to Vineyard Sound and […]

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