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Barnstable County Mourns the Loss of Mary Pat Flynn

Barnstable County honors the memory of Mary Pat Flynn, who is being laid to rest today. A dedicated public servant, Mary’s remarkable career spanned more than 30 years. She began […]

Community Members Invited to Attend Falmouth Digital Equity Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 19, 2024) — Are you connected? Do you have the devices, skills, and internet access you need to engage online? Are you able to connect with […]

Public Review Notice: Transportation Improvement Program

Notice of Public Review and Comment Period FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2 For Immediate Release (November 18, 2024) – During a meeting held on November 18, 2024, the […]

Graphic titled "Cape Cod Holiday Lights Recycling Collection." It announces that all 15 towns on Cape Cod are accepting broken holiday strand lights for recycling. Below, it lists accepted items: Rope lights, Garland lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, Mini lights, and LED holiday lights. At the bottom, logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are displayed. The graphic is bordered by images of colorful holiday lights on top and bottom, with a festive, dark background.

Recycle Broken or Unwanted Holiday Lights at All Cape Cod Transfer Stations

Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January November 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Have broken or unwanted holiday lights? Don’t toss them—recycle them! Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension […]

Barnstable County’s ARPA Initiative Bolsters Cape Cod Council of Churches’ Services to Vulnerable Families

ARPA Impact Spotlight As part of Barnstable County’s commitment to distributing ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to support Cape communities, the Cape Cod Council of Churches (CCCC) received one […]

A cluttered garage or workshop space is flooded with water, with various containers and bottles of household chemicals floating or standing in the water. The image conveys the danger of chemical spills during storms and floods. The bottom of the image features the logos for Barnstable County and 'Love Your Local Water,' along with the message: 'Preventing Household Chemical Spills During Storms and Floods.

End of HHW Season? How to Safely Store Household Hazardous Waste This Fall and Winter on Cape Cod

With Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection season wrapping up, it’s more important than ever to know how to store those hazardous products safely during the off-season. […]

Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – November 2024

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

Community Update on PFAS Mitigation: Watch the Full Meeting Recording

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Cape Cod Gateway Airport and Barnstable County held an informative joint community meeting to provide updates on ongoing PFAS mitigation efforts. The session focused on […]

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