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Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – August 2024

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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County Commissioners Explore Charter Review Options

New Administrator Contract Finalized and County Awarded Digital Counties Survey for Innovation and Equity Barnstable, MA – July 31, 2024 – In their meeting this morning, the Barnstable County Board of […]

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More than 46.37 Tons of Plastic Shrink Wrap Diverted from the Waste Stream Thanks to Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program.

More than 46.37 Tons of Plastic Shrink Wrap Diverted from the Waste Stream Thanks to Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program 

25 tons collected in Bourne, Chatham, Falmouth, Eastham and Wellfleet . 21 tons collected by private waste hauler. Cape Cod and boating go hand in hand in the summer. In the […]

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Experiencing Symptoms of a “Summer Flu”? Don’t Forget to Consider Tick-Borne Disease.

While it’s important to know that ticks can transmit diseases to humans year-round (even in fall/winter after a frost), summer is the time to be particularly vigilant. Tiny teenage deer […]

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod Year 25 Graduation Ceremony

Yesterday, AmeriCorps Cape Cod celebrated the graduation of 18 remarkable members from Year 25. The event also honored two exceptional service partners and recognized two lifetime service partner awardees. The […]

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Public Information Meeting on PFAS Release Response

On July 25, 2024, Barnstable County and new project consultant GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. hosted a public information meeting focused on the Former Municipal Fire Training Site PFAS Release Response. The […]

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Cape Cod Latex Paint Take-Back Day

SAVE THE DATE Date: August 3rd, 2024 | Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Location: Tony Kent Arena, Dennis, MA Barnstable County residents, it’s time to dig through your […]

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