Meeting/Dinner
“Green Remodeling From A to Z”
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Rte 132 & Bearses Way, Hyannis
This general meeting of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod will include a networking session beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a dinner and panel discussion focused on greening up existing buildings with eco-friendly designs, materials, practices, and products. The panel discussion …
Dinner/Workshop
“Green Building Basics: What Do You Already Have in Your Tool Box?”
Daniel Webster Inn, Sandwich
This event is sponsored by the Cape Chapter of National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). It will introduce the diverse concepts of green building and connect them to the tools contractors already use in their daily building practices. Four industry leaders will present a …
Public Hearing
Cape Wind Energy Project by the U.S. Minerals Management Service
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Auditorium, Oak Bluffs
This hearing provides the public, agencies and officials, and other interested parties with an opportunity to comment in person on the draft EIS for the Cape Wind project. Written comments may also be delivered prior to the close of the public comment period …
Public Hearing
Cape Wind Energy Project by the U.S. Minerals Management Service
Nantucket High School Auditorium, Nantucket
This hearing provides the public, agencies and officials, and other interested parties with an opportunity to comment in person on the draft EIS for the Cape Wind project. Written comments may also be delivered prior to the close of the public comment period on March 20. …
Public Hearing
Cape Wind Energy Project by the U.S. Minerals Management Service
Mattacheese Middle School Auditorium, 400 Higgins Crowell Rd., West Yarmouth
This hearing provides the public, agencies and officials, and other interested parties with an opportunity to comment in person on the draft EIS for the Cape Wind project. Written comments may also be delivered prior to the close of the public …
Public Meeting
Cape Light Compact Governing Board
Rooms 11 & 12, Barnstable County Superior Courthouse, Barnstable Village
Note: Executive Committee Meeting begins at 1 pm in the County Commissioners’ office; the regular board meeting begins at 2 pm in Rooms 11/12.
Agenda
2:00 – 2:05 Public Comment
2:05 – 2:10 Approval of Minutes
2:10 – 2:20 CLC Website Issues
2:20 – 2:30 Status of MA “Green …
Meeting
Cape Cod Renewable Fuels Partnership
Salt Pond Visitor Center, Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham
This meeting will be to discuss testimony for the “Advanced Biofuels Task Force” in March and to continue planning for the Ethanol Forum to be held April 8.
Information: Clay Schofield, Cape Cod Commission, cschofield@capecodcommission.org, 508.744.1231
CIRenew Forum & Chapter Meeting
“Building Green: Case Study of the LEED Platinum Home in Truro,” by Jeff Rogers, New England Green Building Center
Salt Pond Visitor Center, Cape Cod National Seashore
Jeff Rogers of the New England Green Building Center will discuss the design and construction of his family’s home in Truro, the first single-family residence in Massachusetts to …
Workshop
“Organic Gardening & Sustainable Landscaping”
g Green Design Center, 28 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons
This workshop, offered in conjunction with Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative, will address organic gardening techniques, native plantings, composting, water conservation and irrigation, pervious surfaces, rainwater catchment systems, and preparing beds for all seasons. Facilitated by Diane …
Workshop
“Elements of Greening Your Home”
g Green Design Center, 28 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons
This workshop, offered by g Green Design Center in conjunction with Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative, will provide an introduction to making green design choices, using eco-friendly building materials, and improving energy efficiency …
Forum
“CIGoGreen: Call to Action & Report to Community”
Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis
This press conference and award ceremony will mark the public release of a regional energy action plan developed through the Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative (CIRenew). CIRenew Steering Committee members will introduce 5-Step CIGoGreen action plans for residents, visitors, businesses and organizations, students and schools, officials …
Public Informational Meeting
Studies & Recommendations from Hyannis Access Study Task Force
Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Hyannis
This is a special meeting of the task force held to give the public an opportunity to examine results from its studies relating to the contemplated “Exit 6.5″ off Highway 6, the Airport Rotary, and other transportation options. The first hour of this meeting …
Public Meeting
Hyannis Access Study Task Force
Barnstable Town Hall, Hyannis
This is a regular meeting of the task force, a group convened to examine and recommend ways to improve overall transportation mobility for residents, businesses, and visitors, while minimizing impacts to neighborhoods and communities.
Seminar
“Carbon Flux Through Bacterioplankton,” by Xosé Morán, Centro Oceanográfico de Xixón, Instituto Español de Oceanografía
Speck Auditorium, MBL
Presented by MBL Ecosystem Center Seminar Series
Forum
“Overview of the First Year & Looking Ahead,” by Ian Bowles, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Lillie Auditorium, MBL, Woods Hole
As part of its “Falmouth Forum” Series, MBL is sponsoring a presentation by Sec. Ian Bowles to discuss energy and environmental accomplishments during the first year of Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration, as well as plans …
Public Meeting
Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee
Rooms 11/12, Barnstable County Superior Courthouse, Rte 6A, Barnstable Village
Information: Cape Cod Commission, 508.362.3828
