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Advancing County Progress: Research & Demonstration Farm Plans, Driving Forward Housing Initiatives and Capital Improvements

April 24, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — Today’s Commissioners meeting at Barnstable County showcased progress updates on the future Research and Demonstration Farm planned by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, updates on […]

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Oral Rabies Vaccine Distribution (ORV) Begins May 6th

Beginning on May 6, 2024 and lasting approximately 5 days, the Cape Cod & Southeast MA Rabies Task Force and the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services (USDA WS) […]

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Expand Your Cape Cod Gardening Knowledge with Evenings in the Garden

All are welcome to attend this free event series, hosted by the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod. April 23,2024(Barnstable,MA)Starting in May 2024, the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will lead Evenings in the Garden, a free event series designed […]

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Boost Your Budget Week Brings Awareness about Benefits for Low-Income Older Adults

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 17 million Americans age 65+ struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, […]

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Attend “A Yellow Tide on Cape Cod: Nitrogen in our Water” Documentary Screening and Discussion on Earth Day, April 22

Join the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center at the South Yarmouth Public Library on Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM for a session of the Waste No Water Library Tour. This event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the initiative and highlights wastewater management successes and challenges across Cape Cod.

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Town of Sandwich Municipal Digital Equity Plan released for public comment  

Bridging the digital divide for all in Sandwich  For Immediate Release – April 18, 2024: The Cape Cod Commission and Town of Sandwich have released the Draft Town of Sandwich […]

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Avian Bird Flu on Cape Cod

ATTENTION BEACH WALKERS! If you encounter a dead bird while walking or collecting trash at the beach, you should first notify your town’s Animal Control Officer for next steps. You […]

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Cape Cod’s Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program

Explore Barnstable County and Woods Hole Sea Grant’s boat shrink wrap recycling program. This is a collaborative initiative recycling boat shrink wrap, promoting sustainability in the region.

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