4/7/2009 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Community Preservation Committee Minutes April 7. 2009 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS Y Ted Nadoln -Iii Tr ti r—Mesh ee Corms Garden: CPC member Wayne Taylor stepped down for discussion as he is a member of the executive steering committee formed to oversee the gardens. Ms. Rommelmeyer presided. The CPC Committee met with Ted ladolny and Heidi Trottier to discuss the Mashpee Community Garden proposal, The proposed project is the establishment of a community garden at the former Attaquin Acres property on Route 130 adjacent to the Herring Run. The land deemed for CPA f coding under passive recreation was purchased with Land Bank funds and qualifies for CPA funding. The Board of Selectmen have recently voted to support the project that i to consist of raised garden beds for individual use to groom'vegetables. Benefits of the program promote a healthy lifestyle, and socialization amongst residents. The gardens may also provide donations to local food pantries* Only organic fertilizers and pesticides can be used in the garden areas. To date,there has been interest from several Mashpee non-profits including the Friends of the Mashpee Library for a children's gardening program and the Life Community. It was suggested the Tribe be consulted regarding indigenous planting and farming. The"Three Sisters Garden', an effective organic gardening method used and taught by the Wampan ag's considers a mound system growing corn with beams and squash using herring as a natural fertilizer. An application for a plot rental fee was presented to the CPC for .additional review. The cost is $25 per year for a plot approximately 8 x 1 feet. A list of garden rules enforced by the garden's executive steering committee was attached. All applicants must be a Mashpee resident or tax payer. Fifteen plots are considered in Phase I.