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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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Eastham Firefighters Complete Training with County Public Safety Program

Last week, training sessions at the Eastham Fire Department were provided by Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training. Firefighters participated in a range of drills and skill […]

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Cape Cod Students Gather for Spring Human Rights Academy

April 17, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On Friday, April 12, approximately 60 students from middle and high schools across Cape Cod convened at the Sturgis High School’s 529 Main Street Community […]

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Join Us for Upcoming Cape Cod Bridges Program Public Meetings

We would like to invite the community to participate in upcoming events hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) concerning the Cape Cod Bridges Program. This initiative is crucial for our infrastructure and future development, and your participation is vital.

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – April 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, […]

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Do Not Drink Order Lifted in the Town of Harwich Following Inadvertent Release of Firefighting Foam

Lab results show that no firefighting foam was detected in the water system after thorough flushing! The Do Not Drink Order in North Harwich has been lifted. From the Harwich […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Support Improvements to County Water Quality Laboratory  

April 10, 2024 (BARNSTABLE, MA) — At the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners’ meeting today, a new business plan and fees schedule for the Water Quality Laboratory were announced, […]

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