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Local public school teachers were celebrated for their hard work and dedication at Cape Cod 5’s 19th Annual Educational Mini-Grants Awards Reception on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. At the event, 89 awards totaling $39,956 were presented to teachers from 44 schools in the region to fund educational projects they have developed. It is estimated that…

Cape Cod 5 recently announced its support of those affected by the United States government shutdown – which is in its 26th day – through a 0.00% APR1, one-year Cape Cod 5 Government Employee Assistance Loan Program and a $30,000 donation to the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation (CCMSF). “Cape Cod 5 is committed to…

Centerville, MA (January 8, 2019) – For the fifth year, gardeners across Cape Cod will ring in the summer season with the Fifth Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, happening July 12-21, 2019. Not just a celebration for the region’s signature bloom, the genus hydrangea, this event encompasses plants of all kinds. The main attraction across the 10-day…

The Cape Cod Museum Trail began modestly four years ago as a collection of 12 museums, sponsored by First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union. As 2019 begins, there are 75 museums featured at an ever-expanding website along with the Trail’s array of social media, from Facebook and Twitter to an e-newsletter reaching 8,000 subscribers. Now a…

HARWICH PORT, MA – January 10, 2019 – Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) today announced four new directors to serve on its 12-member board of directors for 2019. New directors include Marianne Alciati, PhD, of Wellfleet, Kathleen “Kass” Goodwin of Provincetown, Patti Hartsfield, RN, BSN, MN, of Yarmouthport, and Michael Peterson of Eastham. Ms. Alciati is a health research executive with…

Stop The Bleed                                                                         March 7, 2019                             …

New interactive curriculum will prepare concerned citizens to advocate in support of affordable housing initiatives January 14, 2019 (Cape Cod, MA) – Next month, the Community Development Partnership (CDP) will launch the second iteration of the Cape Housing Advocacy Training on the Lower and Outer Cape to provide people with the tools to support affordable…

Cape Cod 5 recently announced the hiring of Eric Lavoie and Chris Spence to its Banking Services Department. Both Lavoie and Spence will serve as Banking Center Managers. Chris Spence Eric Lavoie “Eric and Chris are each joining Cape Cod 5 with over 10 years of experience in financial services management,” said Dorothy A. Savarese,…

Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce that Niranjan “Niru” Pande has joined the Bank in the role of Trust and Asset Management Compliance Officer. Pande brings 14 years of banking compliance and regulatory experience to the Bank. Niranjan “Niru” Pande “We are excited to welcome Niru to the team at Cape Cod 5,” said…

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union reflects on the many ways they gave back to their local communities in 2018. In the spirit of holiday giving, First Citizens’ donated over $22,000 to local charities and organizations throughout the Southcoast, South Shore and Cape Cod regions. In addition, they offered a unique way to give back to…