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Firefighters from Mashpee Fire & Rescue observe hands-on forcible entry training using a mobile door prop inside a fire station, led by instructors from the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training.

On-Site Fire Training Brings Real-World Skills to Mashpee Fire & Rescue

Instructors from the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training; Fire Program Division completed a week of training today with the Mashpee Fire & Rescue Department at their department.  Staff […]

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This photo shows the Cod Fish 2 Dredge working in Paemt Harbor, Truro

Pamet Harbor Dredging Project | Truro, Massachusetts

Filmed on January 5, this video takes you inside the ongoing dredging project at Pamet Harbor, illustrating both the challenges crews face and the critical role the work plays in […]

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Cape Cod Assembly to Hold Hearing and Discussion on a Proposed Regional High Value Real Estate Transfer Fee Petition to the Massachusetts Legislature

Information from Cape Cod Regional Government  Assembly of Delegates January 15, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Cape Cod Regional Government (Barnstable County) Assembly of Delegates will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) […]

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Know Your Numbers: Understanding Cholesterol for Heart Health

A note from Jen Mcpherson, Assistant Public Health Nurse at Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Heart Healthy Cholesterol Levels:  What’s your number?  What is cholesterol and why is it important to know your […]

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Community Health E-Newsletter | Issue 9 | January 2026

Welcome to the ninth issue of our Community Health Newsletter! Our goal is to discuss important public health and environmental health issues impacting our region, while spreading the word about […]

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Local Voices Advancing Human Rights on Cape Cod

This recent Cape Cod Times article introduces readers to three Cape Cod residents who are advancing human rights in meaningful, hands-on ways. Through health equity work, youth leadership, and cultural […]

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Barnstable County seal with text reading “For Immediate Release” from Barnstable County, Cape Cod’s regional government.

State Legislative Visit Provides Update to Commissioners on Regional Priorities

Commissioners hear from Senators Cyr and Fernandes and welcome the new Deputy Director of the Department of Health & Environment  BARNSTABLE, MA (Jan. 14, 2026) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners welcomed Senators Julian Cyr and […]

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📣 RSAC Monthly E-Newsletter

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council (RSAC), supported by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services, shares a monthly e-newsletter with updates, resources, and information related to substance use […]

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