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Food safety during the holidays.

Food Safety During the Holidays

~A note from Extension’s Nutrition and Food Safety Educators The holidays are when friends and families come together to share conversations, make memories, have fun and, of course, eat! Cooking […]

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It’s Time to Get Winter Ready

It’s that unpredictable time of year on Cape Cod when the weather could go from 55 degrees and sunny to a snowy nor’easter in a matter of days. Don’t be […]

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Exploring Cape Cod’s Efforts to Address Coastal Resilience

Alan Pollock’s article in the Cape Cod Chronicle provides an in-depth look at the challenges posed by climate change and coastal development on Cape Cod. The article highlights the essential […]

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Celebrating Excellence: Children’s Cove December 2024 Newsletter

Children’s Cove, the Cape and Islands Child Advocacy Center, a department of Barnstable County, is making a difference for children and families in our community. Don’t miss their latest updates, […]

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Explore the Latest from MASSTC

The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC), a division of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, continues to lead in wastewater innovation. With over 4,000 Innovative/Alternative septic […]

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Commissioners Affirm Cape Cod’s Support for Foreign Workers

Commissioners Also Praise Children’s Cove Reaccreditation December 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Today, the Barnstable County Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing the vital role that foreign workers play in providing important […]

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Children’s Cove Earns Re-Accreditation from National Children’s Alliance 

Cape & Islands Child Advocacy Center is recognized for its delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims.  Barnstable, December 18th, 2024 – Today, Children’s Cove: the […]

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases Rising in Barnstable County

December 17, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is urging residents to take precautions as cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, continue to rise locally, […]

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