Tag: Barnstable County

Barnstable County Publishes FY24 Annual Report: A Comprehensive Look at Regional Progress

January 2, 2025

Barnstable County is proud to announce the release of the FY24 Annual Report, a detailed 306-page document highlighting the County’s accomplishments, initiatives, and financial stewardship over the past fiscal year, […]

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

November 18, 2024

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 […]

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

November 15, 2024

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. […]

A graphic titled 'Honoring Dedication to Cape Cod’s Drinking Water,' featuring two photos of Kalliope Chute. The first photo shows Kalliope receiving the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association award from Extension’s Director, Mike Maguire. The second photo shows Kalliope receiving the MassRecycle award from Philip Goddard of the Town of Bourne ISWM Department. The graphic highlights Kalliope as Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist / Cape Cod Groundwater Guardian and includes a thank you message for her commitment to protecting Cape Cod’s drinking water and community health. Logos for Barnstable County and Cape Cod water awareness campaign are also present.

Celebrating Kalliope Chute’s Legacy: 400th Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Two Major Awards

October 25, 2024

This past Saturday, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist, Kalliope Chute, celebrated a significant milestone with her 400th Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event at the Bourne Landfill. […]

Enhancing Firefighting Excellence: CCCSPT’s Innovative Training with Thermal Imaging Technology

June 18, 2024

This month, the Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training (CCCSPT), a vital program of Barnstable County, conducted a comprehensive live fire training session at the Truro Fire/Rescue Department. This […]

Do You Control Ticks in Your Yard? Take this Survey for a Chance to Get a Free Evaluation of Your Property.

May 6, 2024

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is working with the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases (NEWVEC) and is seeking your help in better understanding residential tick control on Cape […]

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

April 24, 2024

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 […]

Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

March 1, 2024

The 2024 Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council will award a scholarship to outstanding Barnstable County 4-H members pursuing higher education in 2024. The application is open now and closes on […]

Enhancing Regional Preparedness: Forcible Entry Training Success

February 29, 2024

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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