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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Barnstable County Department of Human Services Releases Assessment to Enhance Substance Use/Misuse Prevention Strategies on Cape Cod 

The assessment will inform a 5-year action plan to direct future programming, policy, and funding priorities related to substance use in Barnstable County  February 1, 2023 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – At […]

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Dangerously Cold Air Mass Expected Late Friday into Saturday

A Wind Chill Watch has been issued for much of the region where wind chills may drop to -20F to -40F late Friday night and Saturday morning. In addition, gale […]

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Barnstable County Awards ARPA Funds to the Town of Provincetown for $208,000 for Sewer Connection Grant Program

JANUARY 25, 2023 (BARNSTABLE, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Commissioners and Assembly of Delegates announced the award and execution of a $208,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding […]

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Winter Weather Brings Marine/Coastal Hazards to Cape Cod on Monday, January 23rd

A coastal storm lifts offshore today (Monday). Hazards include: For more information, visit the National Weather Service website at: www.weather.gov/box.

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Board of Regional Commissioners Encourage Residents to Attend Cape Cod Bridges Program MassDOT Virtual Public Information Sessions on January 24 and January 26, 2023 

From The Office of Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners  January 20, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners strongly encourages residents to attend one of the two online […]

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Board of Regional Commissioners Have Allocated Over $40 million in County ARPA Funds 

At yesterday’s meeting, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners received a comprehensive status update on the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) funding and resumed hearing proposed operational budgets from several departments, including Administration, Finance, the Assembly of Delegates and the Registry of Deeds. 

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PFAS on Cape Cod: What’s the Big Deal?

An article from the fall edition of our quarterly 2022 Community Health Newsletter. PFAS on Cape Cod: What’s the Big Deal?  Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about a […]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued January 15th

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, Wind Advisory, and Gale Warning on Sunday, January 15th.

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Addressing Housing Challenges on Cape Cod

All around Cape Cod, there is a lack of affordable housing, and we often hear that the growing cost of housing is driving many people away and reducing the workforce. In her article for the Provincetown Independent, Christine Legere explores how the $11.4 million in County ARPA funding can improve our housing situation. 

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