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I <br /> i <br /> Elevated Rate of Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Mashpee Teens—Follow u <br /> Lucy Burton reported that she and Glen Harrington had a follow-up meeting on July e with <br /> ary ose Grady from the Wellness Committee and the school Superintendant. At this second <br /> meeting, the School Committee decided to hold off until September on sending letters out to both <br /> students and parents to raise awareness of the situation. The BOH decided to send out a press <br /> release to the Mashpee Enterprise immediately to get the word out as far as education and <br /> prevention. The School Committee was in agreement with this action. <br /> Glen Harrington reported that Lisa Crowner, Southeast Region Education coordinator for the <br /> State, had gotten back to hire with information: as well as a Services and resource Guide. The <br /> Free Clinic has agreed to help, but has requested some financial help if they are to service the <br /> entire Town of Mashpe . information from the V A indicates that Falmouth and Hyannis have <br /> affiliated cape Cod Health care clinics where patients can receive clinical work ars well as follow <br /> up counseling. The main contact at DPH, Jen Brandel, has not yet been reached. The Center <br /> for Disease Control (CDC) has core out with a draft on talking points, which are essentially items <br /> that can be used to bring an awareness to the public. <br /> Glen Harrington will meet with Brian Kehrl, reporter from the l ashpee Enterprise, to give hire the <br /> technical aspects and the correct information on the topic in order to prepare a full media release. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> 1. septic loan Program Article. Glen Harrington stated that the article is basically for <br /> housekeeping. The county has taken over the entire community septic loan program, and the <br /> Town is no longer receiving funds, but the Town has received four rounds of funds. That money <br /> is being paid back monthly, to enable the Town to reapply for funds and continue to receive <br /> funds. The fund is basically a revolving fund. <br /> . Glean Santos—Question on horses Bathing at Beaches on John-'s Point. <br /> Glenn Santos asked whether it was within regulation to allow animals such as horses to bathe at <br /> a beach area. Glen Harrington stated that there are posted warnings at bathing beaches which <br /> do not allow dogs on the beach. This warning would apply to all animals including horses. Glen <br /> Harrington will look for the officiaE regulation on the issue and report back to the BOH. <br /> As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8.&50 PM. <br /> I <br /> i <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Ina G. Sc ohm <br /> I ecordin ecretary <br /> L <br />