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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – March 2025

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Review Draft Cape Cod Freshwater Strategy, Approve Route 6 Visitor Center Funding

March 12, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Today, the Barnstable County Commissioners reviewed the Cape Cod Commission’s Draft Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative Strategy —a plan to protect and restore the region’s freshwater […]

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Honoring the Legacy of Thomas Cahir: A Champion for Cape Cod

STATEMENT FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY BOARD OF REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS March 12, 2025 (BARNSTABLE, MA)– The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners is deeply saddened by the passing of Thomas Cahir, […]

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Town of Falmouth Municipal Digital Equity Plan Released for Public Comment

Bridging the digital divide for all in Falmouth March 12, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Cape Cod Commission, Town of Falmouth, and Falmouth Broadband Municipal Light Plant (MLP) have released […]

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A close-up of an adult periodical cicada resting on a green leaf. The cicada has a black body, bright red eyes, orange wing veins, and transparent wings.

The Great Cape Cod Cicada Comeback: 17 Years in the Making!

This year, parts of Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts will experience a once-in-a-generation event—the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas! The last time they showed up was 2008, and now, […]

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DREDGE UPDATE: Cod Fish II in Transit!

Today, the Cod Fish II made its long-awaited transit from the Sandwich Boat Basin to Falmouth, en route to the upcoming Popponesset Approach Channel dredging project in Mashpee. This journey […]

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Wicked Wellness: March is National Kidney Month!

The March 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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WCAI’s Gilda Geist Interview with Commissioner Mark Forest and Lab Director Dan White

PFAS analysis now available at Cape Cod lab The state recently certified the Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory to test drinking water for the presence of PFAS, a group of chemicals that have […]

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Barnstable County Continues Legacy of Public Health Leadership with the Appointment of James G. Gardiner as Director of Health and Environment

March 11, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County proudly announces the appointment of James G. Gardiner as the new Director of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment (BCDHE). Mr. […]

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