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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Summertime Health and Safety Resources

New England summers can bring hot temperatures and oppressive humidity, especially in July and August. Summertime activity, whether it be recreation, work, or exercise, must be balanced with actions that […]

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Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands to Offer $50 Coupons for Local Farmers Markets to Low Income Adults 60+

Coupons will be offered for the purchase of produce at local farmers markets by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands starting Monday, July 10, for individuals who are […]

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Barnstable County Finalizing COVID Relief Allocation

Assistant County Administrator Vaira Harik sits down with Grady Culhane on the Sunday Journal to give an update on Barnstable County’s ARPA funding. Over $41 million dollars in ARPA funds […]

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Jacob Stapledon of Children’s Cove is Recipient of Children’s Trust Faces of Prevention Award

The Children’s Trust Faces of Prevention Award honors and recognizes family support professionals who go above and beyond to support families and prevent child abuse Boston (7/5/23) – The Children’s […]

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SCBA Training: Preparing the New Recruits of West Barnstable Fire Department

This past Monday, June 26, the West Barnstable Fire Department hosted a training to ensure the safety and preparedness of its team. County Instructors led a comprehensive training session for […]

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Cyanobacteria on Cape Cod: What it is, how it affects us, and what’s being done to protect public health.

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of discussion about cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae or Harmful Algae Blooms) in Cape Cod’s ponds, leading some to wonder whether it’s safe for […]

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Finalizes Transformative Watershed Protection Rules for Cape Cod

On June 21, 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the final regulations that will set Cape Cod on a path to reverse decades of nitrogen pollution and restore estuaries to their […]

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Americorps Cape Cod Members Assist Silent with Spring’s Study on PFAS Exposure and Breast Cancer

In a community-driven effort, members of Americorps Cape Cod (ACC) joined forces with the Silent Spring Institute to canvass Hyannis neighborhoods last week. The aim was to enlist participants for […]

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Draft Cape Cod 2024 Regional Transportation Plan released for Public Comment

Planning for the future of Cape Cod’s transportation system For Immediate Release – June 27, 2023 – The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the Draft Cape Cod […]

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