8/10/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 10,2015 Community Park Events Update,Mary Bradbury and Wayne Taylor•._(continued) The weekly vendors offering Food Truck Fridays also attracted many visitors. Expansion is underway for this offering next year. Upcoming events include a Family Movie Night to be held on August 22,2015 starting at dusk. In October, a New England Patriot Football Day is under consideration. Thereafter,the 2�d Annual Fill the Van food drive is planned, as is the first annual tree lighting with caroling to be held in the Community Park on Saturday,December 5, 2015. Santa is scheduled to make an appearance for this event riding on a Mashpee Fire Department truck. It was noted the Annual Oktoberfest is scheduled on October 3,2015. The venue will continue to be held at the Mashpee Commons Green across from the Public Library. Wayne Taylor indicated the concert series has been a great night for the Mashpee Community as well as having the Food Truck Friday offerings. It is the intention of the Special Events Committee to communicate with the Board of Selectmen to bring forth awareness of activities in the community. This type of forum will also assist in the notification of upcoming events to the general public. COMMUNICATIONS &CORRESPONDENCE/LIAISON REPORTS Library: At the Library an upgrade to the Wi-Fi is planned. This initiative for advanced technology will allow users,including the Library Board of Trustees better access to improved Internet connections. Historical Commission: The last meeting of the Historical Commission was recently held at the newly renovated Mashpee Archives building. It was reported there has been issues with humidity that will soon be corrected. It was noted the Town Manager is supportive of the arrangement planned for the reconditioned facility. The Historical Commission is working with the DPW and volunteers on the relocation of the essential information, data and properties previously held in storage during the renovation process. Also,the DPW in conjunction with the IT Department is assisting the Historical Commission with the purchase of a new computer and document scanner, a project funded by the CPA. Solid Waste Committee: It was reported the Waste Management Survey is available on the Town's website; tvw. eein a.�ov. There are six basic questions and additional space is provided on the survey to allow for public comment. It is the intention of the committee to use the information to gain general knowledge on the use of the Transfer Station in the Town of Mashpee.