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Hyannis, MA
Joined July 2009
Town of Barnstable retweeted
[630 AM] A steady moderate to heavy rain this morning will transition to showers this afternoon. Street/highway flooding will continue along with strong to damaging winds. Strongest winds occur this morning into midday for #CapeCod & Islands. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
This #Halloween, be safe by being seen. Protect trick-or-treaters by dressing them in retroreflective clothing and giving them a flashlight. highways.dot.gov/safety/pede…
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A meeting of the #BCREPC took place Sat., Sept.16th, at 10:00 AM to discuss post-impacts to from what is now post tropical storm Lee. VIEW Situational Report #003 HERE loom.ly/Fk7UlYU. This is the final report for the event. #capecodgov #weatherready #workingforyou
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STORM UPDATE! The #BCREPC held a storm coordination meeting Friday, September 15th at 10:00 AM to discuss potential impacts to Cape Cod and the Islands from the approaching Hurricane Lee. VIEW SITUATIONAL REPORT #002 at loom.ly/5UkAwiE. #capecodgov #weatherready
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
Hurricane Lee will make a close pass of southern New England tonight and tomorrow. Impacts will be greatest across the Cape and Islands, where wind gusts of 50-60mph are possible Sat AM. Rain will be mainly east of the I-495 corridor.
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
MEMA is actively monitoring Hurricane #Lee as it makes its way up the east coast. Now is the time to make sure you’re prepared for any potential impacts, including storm surge flooding, strong wind & heavy rain. Learn how to prepare: Mass.gov/MEMA/hurricanes
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
April 30th – May 6th is National Hurricane Preparedness Week! How prepared are YOU? As our climate warms, the threat that a significant hurricane could make landfall in our region is REAL. So be ready! For more info. visit loom.ly/AvZUdzs. #capecodgov #bcdhe #beprepared
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Our PFAS and Your Community film screening and panel discussion is this Saturday, 3/25, at 1 PM! Join us for an afternoon of short films & discussion about the impact of PFAS pollution on communities. This event is free and open to all! silentspring.org/event/film-… @BarnstableMA
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Join us in Hyannis on March 25 at 1 PM for a film screening and panel discussion about the impact of PFAS pollution on communities. This event is free and open to the public! silentspring.org/event/film-… @BarnstableMA @JulianCyr @capecodtimes @WCAI_NPR
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
Beginning 3/19, the @CorpsNewEngland will have 24/7 lane closures in place for ongoing repair work on the #Sagamore Bridge. Work is expected through May 2023.
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Have you lived in Hyannis or Ayer? Consider enrolling in our study! Learn more & sign up ➩ bit.ly/ma-pfas-info Learn about your exposure #PFAS, receive gift cards, & represent your community in this national study. @SilentSpringIns @mbccprevention @BarnstableMA @TownOfAyer
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We are enrolling #Hyannis residents for our @CDCgov-funded study! Participants receive gift cards, PFAS blood test results & other health info. Represent Hyannis in this national study! LEARN MORE & SIGN UP bit.ly/ma-pfas-info @SilentSpringIns @MBCCprevention @BarnstableMA
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Attend a Lunar New Year celebration with The Arts & Justice Collective WHEN 1/21 |10am-12pm WHERE 529 Main St., Hyannis. WHAT A unique community event featuring a lion dance performance, traditional treats, children's crafts, paper cutting, kung fu/tai chi demonstration + more.
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
Due to high COVID-19 transmission in Barnstable County, masks are required in all federal buildings, including the Salt Pond Visitor Center, regardless of vaccination status. All park operations updates can be found here: nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/c…
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Happy New Year! Looking for 2023 hunting and freshwater fishing season dates and regulations? mass.gov/doc/2023-massachuse…
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
With heavy rain and strong winds expected to arrive right before Christmas, we're readying equipment and preparing to pre-position hundreds of crews across the state to respond to any power outages as quickly as possible. Here are tips to help you prepare: eversource.com/content/gener…
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
Follow our 7 steps: -Get vaccinated & stay up to date with your shots. -Take a test. -Get treatment ASAP if you have COVID-19. -Stay home if sick. -Mask up for extra protection. -Enable MassNotify on your phone. -Wash your hands. More: ow.ly/cPHV50LZUTC
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
Thank you @BarnstableMA for hosting us in your beautiful town hall and congratulations on your five #Onestop awards! – at Boston, MA
Last week in #Barnstable, Secretary @MikeKennealy, Undersecretary @ashleystolba, and @MA_DHCD joined state and local officials to celebrate the Community Planning Grant Program awards in this year’s #OneStop, which total nearly $2.4M to 40 projects. #CapeCod
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Town of Barnstable retweeted
The Sandy Neck crew was out doing what they do best - protecting the environment and those who call the ocean home. Ongoing sea turtle rescue, Kemp Ridley, Green and Loggerheads.
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If you've lived in Hyannis or Ayer, you may be eligible for our study on #PFAS and health. For more info and to sign up: bit.ly/ma-pfas-info Or call/text our local offices: HYANNIS: 508-296-4298 AYER: 978-212-9733 @SilentSpringIns @mbccprevention @BarnstableMA @TownOfAyer
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