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Barnstable Board Secures $139,500 Grant for Community Wildfire Defense Plans Across Cape Cod
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Overview: The Barnstable Board of County Commissioners meeting on November 19, 2025, was marked by the announcement of a $139,500 grant from the USDA for updating community wildfire defense plans across Cape Cod. This funding, requiring a $15,000 match from the county budget, will enable the creation of tailored wildfire plans for all 15 towns on Cape Cod, involving public hearings and the participation of fire chiefs and community members. Additional funding from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation brings the total to approximately $199,500, which will be used to hire contractors for . . .
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County Council
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Barnstable County
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Towns:
Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth
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