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2 - <br /> Re: Appeal of Dynamic Action Residents Enterprise, Inc. (Continued) <br /> to DARE, Inc. to operate a group home/settlement House in the Town <br /> of Mashpee. <br /> The following paragraphs express the reasons for the <br /> denial: <br /> 1. It is the opinion of this board that the DARE facility <br /> does not have the capability to attain the goals of the DARE concept. <br /> Indications are that the facility is not adequately staffed, equipped <br /> or physically condusive to function effectively. It appears that <br /> adequate financial support is not available. The constant appeal <br /> to the public for donations of basic needs and the general run- <br /> down condition of the facility support this opinion. <br /> 2. It is the opinion of this board that the Mashpee <br /> DARE program has not been significantly beneficial to the youths <br /> of Mashpee or Cape Cod when considering the number of youths residing <br /> or having resided at Mashpee DARE. The majority of youths residing <br /> at the facility are from off Cape Cod areas, many from the immediate <br /> proximity of Boston. Currently, there are 18 DARE programs in <br /> the Boston area (Cambridge, Dorchester, Roxbury and Brookline) . <br /> This factor would substantiate the assumption that Mashpee DARE <br /> must rely on off Cape referrals to justify the local program. <br /> 3. The condition of the facility is generally poor <br /> and viewed as sub-standard. This has created a poor image. During <br /> the past year, minimum repairs and improvements were made to buildings <br /> and grounds. These repairs and improvements have not significantly <br /> changed the poor condition. It is the belief of this board that <br /> adequate living accommodations and surroundings are an integrate <br /> and necessary factor in the rehabilitation of the residents and <br /> that such adequate accommodations and surroundings do not exist <br /> at this facility. A view of the premises showed broken windows, <br /> shattered glass on the grounds, etc. The main building burned <br /> down several years ago and has not been replaced. The coach house <br /> is in a bad state of repair. <br /> 4. The constant turnover of short term residents tends <br /> to reflect a serious degree of ineffectiveness and poor placement <br /> procedure in the Mashpee DARE program. The residency period of <br /> 9 to 12 months is rarely accomplished. There is a question as <br />