Health/Safety

Tomorrow is Drug Take Back Day

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DROP-OFF UNWANTED MEDICATIONS AT BARNSTABLE POLICE STATION

Protect Cape Cod’s drinking water by safely disposing of unused prescription medications.
We encourage community members to drop-off expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications on “National Take Back Day,” which takes place on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the police station, 1200 Phinney’s Ln. Hyannis.
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals is a public health and safety issue. In addition to “National Take Back Day,” our police station has an unwanted medication kiosk open all year. Mail-back envelopes are available at pharmacies as well.

Prescribed Burns at Camp Edwards!

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 Prescribed burns planned for Camp Edwards

September 21 and September 22, conditions permitting

The Massachusetts National Guard’s Natural Resources Program plans to conduct prescribed burns on Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod today, Thursday, September 21, and Friday, September 22. The primary objectives of the prescribed burns are wildland fuel hazard reduction, ecological pine barrens/grasslands management, and wildland firefighter training.

Questions may be directed to Emily Kelly, Community Involvement Specialist, at 339-202-9341, or Jake McCumber, Natural Resources Manager, at 339-202-9343.