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AmeriCorps Cape Cod Year 25 Graduation Ceremony

Yesterday, AmeriCorps Cape Cod celebrated the graduation of 18 remarkable members from Year 25. The event also honored two exceptional service partners and recognized two lifetime service partner awardees. The […]

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Public Information Meeting on PFAS Release Response

On July 25, 2024, Barnstable County and new project consultant GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. hosted a public information meeting focused on the Former Municipal Fire Training Site PFAS Release Response. The […]

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Mid-Summer Mosquito Update from MA DPH and Cape Cod Mosquito Control

IMPORTANT! Updated July 25, 2024 On July 23rd, a mosquito collected in the town of Barnstable tested positive for EEE. The mosquito sample included Culex pipens/restuans complex mosquitoes. The sample […]

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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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WCAI 3-Part Series: Preparing for a Cape Cod Hurricane – What’s at Risk, How to Evacuate, and Other Questions Answered

In parts I and II of WCAI’s three-part series, reporter Eve Zuckoff explores the likelihood of a major hurricane hitting Cape Cod, what the impacts might be, and the importance […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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Cape Cod Hoarding Resource Network Seeks Buried in Treasures Facilitators for Fall 2024

Take advantage of this free online training opportunity! The Cape Cod Hoarding Resource Network is looking for compassionate peers to become trained facilitators of the “Buried in Treasures” Workshop 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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