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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Celebrating the Winners of the National County Government Month Photo Contest

April marked another successful National County Government Month, themed “Forward Together.” This year, we were thrilled to engage our community through the “Forward Together Photo Contest,” which showcased the stunning […]

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Nurse Alex Spreads Tick and Lyme Awareness by Giving ‘Tick Talks’ to Children in Local Schools

Tick populations are abundant on Cape Cod, putting residents and visitors at risk for any one of the various diseases ticks carry. Our Public Health Nursing Division’s goal is to […]

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May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to […]

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DO YOU CONTROL TICKS IN YOUR YARD? Take this survey!

Do You Control Ticks in Your Yard? Take this Survey for a Chance to Get a Free Evaluation of Your Property.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is working with the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases (NEWVEC) and is seeking your help in better understanding residential tick control on Cape […]

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – May 2024

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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Considering the ‘What If’s: Changes to Title 5

In Massachusetts, the changes to Title 5 are intended to directly address nitrogen pollution at the source to help reverse environmental degradation from septic systems that has taken place over […]

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Weathering Many Storms, Kids Still Trying to Make World a Better Place

Written by Lawrence Brown | Special to the Times Lawrence Brown is a columnist for the Cape Cod Times. Email him at column response@ gmail.com. For over 20 years, teens from across the […]

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Dredge Update: Great Pond in Falmouth

In a recent article in the Enterprise, Cory Fleming and the Barnstable County Dredge Crew are managing dredging operations at Great Pond. The crew’s efforts are essential for maintaining navigable […]

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Advancing County Progress: Research & Demonstration Farm Plans, Driving Forward Housing Initiatives and Capital Improvements

April 24, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — Today’s Commissioners meeting at Barnstable County showcased progress updates on the future Research and Demonstration Farm planned by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, updates on […]

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