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Barnstable County Announces the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest

In celebration of National County Government Month (NCGM) this April, Barnstable County is thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Forward Together’ Photo Contest. This year’s NCGM theme, “Forward Together,” […]

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Enhancing Regional Preparedness: Forcible Entry Training Success

We’re thrilled to share the recent success of Forcible Entry training conducted by the Barnstable County Fire Training Division for the Mashpee Fire Department. With access to our specialized training […]

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Acute Respiratory Illness Update

Data Compiled by Lea Hamner, Contract Epidemiologist with the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment The following summarizes current Massachusetts statewide trends with regard to acute respiratory illness. Massachusetts […]

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County Seeks to Expand Assistance to Homeowners for Sewer and Septic Upgrades

Commissioners Award $750,000 in Grants to Local Farmers and Fishermen  February 28, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to expand the County’s AquiFund Program which […]

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High Winds and Rain Predicted Wednesday into Thursday

UPDATED Wednesday, 2/28/24, 9:30 AM The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Cape and Islands, in effect from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM […]

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Attend the Food Waste Diversion Forum on Tuesday, March 5th

We are so excited to invite you to our Food Waste Diversion Forum on Tuesday, March 5th from 9am – 12pm (with option networking time from 12pm – 12:30pm). All […]

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The Alternative: Creating Space for Technologists to Tackle Wastewater Challenges on Cape Cod

Interested in joining the discussion about wastewater challenges on Cape Cod? Check out “The Alternative”, a weekly newsletter from Barnstable County’s Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center! Read the latest […]

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Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Presents Sustainable Home Gardening Spring Symposium.

Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Presents Sustainable Home Gardening Spring Symposium 

February 15, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents its Spring Gardening Symposium, Rewild Your Garden: Planting Plans for a Cape-friendly Landscape on Saturday, March 23, […]

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