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Be Aware of Box Tree Moth, A New Pest of Boxwood

Boxwoods, Buxus spp, are an important and widely used ornamental landscape plant.  Boxwoods are frequently used in hedges, foundation plantings and in formal gardens.  Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is […]

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More than 46.37 Tons of Plastic Shrink Wrap Diverted from the Waste Stream Thanks to Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program.

More than 46.37 Tons of Plastic Shrink Wrap Diverted from the Waste Stream Thanks to Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program 

25 tons collected in Bourne, Chatham, Falmouth, Eastham and Wellfleet . 21 tons collected by private waste hauler. Cape Cod and boating go hand in hand in the summer. In the […]

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Experiencing Symptoms of a “Summer Flu”? Don’t Forget to Consider Tick-Borne Disease.

While it’s important to know that ticks can transmit diseases to humans year-round (even in fall/winter after a frost), summer is the time to be particularly vigilant. Tiny teenage deer […]

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Cape Cod Latex Paint Take-Back Day

SAVE THE DATE Date: August 3rd, 2024 | Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Location: Tony Kent Arena, Dennis, MA Barnstable County residents, it’s time to dig through your […]

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2025 Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Application Now Available

Does spending time outside in your garden bring you joy? Barnstable County residents with a desire and willingness to learn and share information about gardening are welcome to apply to […]

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Sandwich Reaps the Benefits of Coastal Resilience Program with Reduced Flood Insurance Costs

Starting October 1, Sandwich residents and business owners will save 20% on flood insurance premiums under a new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) initiative, resulting in $82,000 in community-wide annual savings and an average of $280 per policyholder, thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program.

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