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December 15, 2020 Weather Update | Winter Storm Watch for Cape Cod and the Islands

WEATHER UPDATE: Potential winter storm could bring heavy snow, wind gusts up to 45 mph, coastal flooding, and hazardous marine conditions to Cape CodĀ  and the Islands Wednesday night and […]

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New COVID-19 Test Sites are NOW OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS

Book an appointment in advance by calling the Community Testing Line at at 508-534-7103 ***Anyone who arrives at a test site without an appointment will be turned away. Be sure […]

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Welcome to Andrew Platt, New Deputy Director at the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training

Congratulations to Andrew Platt, Barnstable County’s new full-time Deputy Director at the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training. Andrew joins the department after serving with the Barnstable County Regional […]

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Cape Cod Commission launches Climate Ambassador ProgramĀ 

Seeking students to work together to combat the impacts of climate changeĀ  For Immediate Release (December 11, 2020) – The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce the launch of […]

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Health & Environment Director Sean O’Brien and Public Health Nurse Deirdre Arvidson Receive Rosenthal Community Champion Award

Today the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission presented theĀ Rosenthal Community Champion Award to Sean Oā€™Brien, Director of Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, and Dierdre Arvidson, Barnstable County […]

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Dispose of Mercury Safely

Got Mercury? Itā€™s very toxic and cleanup is expensive when there is a spill. Mercury is found in common household devices, such as thermostats and thermometers. Sometimes people find jars […]

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The Dredge Report | Week of November 29, 2020

  The Cod Fish II continued work in Pamet Harbor, Truro,Ā but with strong winds blowing on and off and a mechanical breakdown that was quickly repaired, the completion of the […]

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Watch the 2020 Barnstable Human Rights Awards Ceremony

  The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission is hosting its annual Awards Breakfast to recognize the contributions of outstanding Cape Cod residents who have fostered and advanced human rights […]

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December 9, 2020 – Baker-Polito Administration Announces Initial Steps for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

COVID-19 Vaccination Information Released on December 9, 2020 from the Governorā€™s Office BOSTON ā€“ Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced allocation and distribution plans for the first round of COVID-19 vaccine […]

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