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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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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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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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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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