-
Mar 30List of Town of Barnstable Building Closures Updated March 27, 2020
List of Town of Barnstable Building ClosuresUpdated March 27, 2020 HYANNIS, MA - In response to the need to implement precautionary measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Town will be closing the following facilities until further notice.The Barnstable Adult Community CenterThe West Barnstable Community CenterThe Centerville Community CenterThe Osterville Recreational BuildingThe Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) (for recreational activities)The Burgess House and BarnThe Paine
Mar 30Massachusetts Announces State Income Tax Filing Deadline Being Extended to July 15
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo today announced an agreement to extend the 2019 state individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15 due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This income tax relief is automatic and taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms to qualify. “Massachusetts will move the state personal income tax filing and payment deadline to July 15, consistent with the
Mar 30Why are the Hearth ’n Kettle Restaurants and the Dan’l Webster Inn giving away FREE toilet paper?
For more information, contact: Joyce Groemmer, Director of Marketing: joyce@cataniahospitalitygroup.com According to Catania Hospitality Group management, “Because that’s the way we roll!” To help promote take-out and curbside pick-up while their dining rooms are closed, both restaurants have been taking 50% off all meals purchased for a friend or relative “at risk”… and …. 25% off all take-out for everyone else. Now, before supplies are “wiped out” they are also giving away a FREE roll
Mar 30Cape Cod 5 Commits $500,000 to Support Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Pledge includes immediate philanthropic donations to local organizations, along with financial assistance for its customers and community members and other support measures Hyannis, MA – As part of its community commitment, in response to the unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Cape Cod 5 announced today a commitment of $500,000 in philanthropic support to assist those affected by COVID-19 on Cape Cod, the Islands and in Southeastern Massachusetts. This is part of a multi-layered
Mar 19Cape Symphony Reschedules April Performances of “Perfectly Paired” and Annual Crescendo Gala Cape Symphony office closed; staff working remotely
News Release (HYANNIS, MA—March 18, 2020)As announced last week, the “Perfectly Paired” concert originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th will not take place. The Cape Symphony is pleased to announce that the concert is rescheduled to Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th, 2021. Our guests, award-winning twin pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton, have agreed to appear on that date next April. Ticketholders for “Perfectly Paired” will be contacted by the Cape Symphony
Mar 17Cape Cod Healthcare to Partner with Barnstable County to Begin Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing with Doctor’s Orders
(Hyannis, MA – March 16, 2020) As of March 16, 2020, Cape Cod Healthcare, in partnership with Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, will provide drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing to patients with a doctor’s order from Cape Cod Healthcare. Testing will be held at Cape Cod Community College at 2240 Iyannough Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week initially. “These testing capabilities will allow Cape Cod Healthcare to address a critical need to identify and slow the
Mar 17Massachusetts Emergency Management Resources for Business
Resources for the Business Community: COVID-19MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center’s Private Sector HotlineThe hotline will be staffed Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm.The number for the hotline is 508-820-2094. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programEIDL offers Massachusetts businesses who are experiencing hardships resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak access up to $2M in emergency loan capital with rates capped at 3.75%.We are currently working with the U.S. Small
Mar 17Letter from Centerville Family Dental Care to Patients
Dear Patients:Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, staff, and community. To that end, we have decided to close our practice for the next two weeks, starting on March 17, 2020, in accordance with guidance provided by the Massachusetts Dental Society. We believe that this closure will allow us to more effectively adhere to Governor Baker’s recommendations and the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidance of social separation. As health care professionals, we believe we
Mar 17Hearth and Kettle and Daniel Webster Inn offer reduced prices. 50% off for those at risk, 25% off for everyone else
If you are ordering take-out to bring to someone who is ill or at risk, please specify that when you order, and we will take 50% off their meal.We are also giving 25% off all take-out orders in an effort tohelp our employees and the community during this difficult time.Hearth ’n Kettle and Dan’l Webster menus may be viewed online. Call the Dan’l Webster Inn or the Hearth ’n Kettle near you to place your order. If you prefer curbside pick-up, let us know when you call. If you’re concerned about COVID 19,
Mar 16Cleangreen’s Annette Contonio Promoted to Director of Operations and Finance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020 (Barnstable, MA) – Cleangreen is excited to announce the promotion of Annette Contonio to Director of Operations and Finance. “Since 2016, Annette has been a vital member of our team and has helped us grow as a company,” said Cleangreen CEO Jitka Borowick. “We would not be where we are today without her. We look forward to her continuing to lend her time, energy and talents so we can remain a leader in the community as an eco-friendly cleaning company on Cape
.png)
Mar 16The Coop Foundation Announces Quarterly Grant Recipients
Grants include $100,000 for Cape Cod Hospital’s new Patient Tower March 10, 2020 (Hyannis, MA) - The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust is pleased to announce $133,750 in grants to local organizations for the first quarter of the year. Lisa Oliver, President & CEO of The Coop and Chair of The Coop Foundation Board of Trustees, awarded grants to the following organizations at a reception held at the bank’s headquarters on Friday.“It’s my distinct honor to award grants to these
Mar 10The Steamship Authority Accepting Entries for 2020 “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest
Local K-12 Students Invited to Submit Original Artwork Inspired by Steamship Authority FerriesFalmouth - The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is accepting entries for its 5th Annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades K‐12 living in the SSA’s constituent communities.Students living on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and in Barnstable, Fairhaven, Falmouth, and New Bedford are invited to participate. Thirteen prize winners will be selected and the
Mar 10The Coop Launches “Because We’re Big On Small Business” Program
March 5, 2020 (Hyannis, MA) - The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is expanding its commitment to small businesses with a new program geared to delivering fast and personal banking solutions for business clients. The “Because We’re Big on Small Business” program includes several new features for the small business owner. Most notably, The Coop is offering same-day decisions on completed small business loan applications and expedited funding following approval. The application process has been significantly
Mar 04Barnstable Youth Hockey Association Announces 11th Annual Fishing Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYANNIS, MA, ISSUED March 2, 2020 The Barnstable Youth Hockey Association’s 11th Annual BYHA Fishing Tournament organized by E.J. Jaxtimer Builder, Inc. will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Since 2009, the BYHA Fishing Tournament has provided the Barnstable Youth Hockey Association with the additional funds needed to help expand and make youth hockey more affordable to the local community. In total, this tournament has raised over $280,000, giving more children the opportunity
