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advantage of this new resource. Children's programs have been added as well. Anyone interested in a <br /> shellfish permit can obtain one from the Town Clerk or Mr. York can be contacted for more <br /> information. Additionally, the town's website has many details regarding shellfish permits. <br /> Mr. York also noted that Santuit Pond is in bad shape_ The proposal for improved monitoring needs to <br /> go to the Mashpee Cable and Advanced Technology Board for approval. Santuit is the most impacted <br /> pond, others are in better shape. <br /> Ted Theis- Fertilizer Friendly <br /> With the recent changes in the Cape Cod Commission, progress has been somewhat stalled and the <br /> feeling was that it should be looked at again after the fall <br /> Don Myers-Transfer Station <br /> It was noted that recycling has been moved to the front of the Transfer Station. <br /> Ralph Marcelli-Education <br /> Mr. Marcelli reported that the permit application to re-delineate zone 2 is moving forward. The <br /> contract with Earth Tech has been amended and although it is costly at $15,000 -$16,000,the funds are <br /> available from the school. <br /> The Environmental Club has been very active and has worked directly with the KC Coombs 21'a <br /> graders to educate them on environmental issues by sponsoring a day of environmental activities at the <br /> end of May. Among the activities, students learned about animals, competed in a recycling race, <br /> learned about native plantings, recycled paper into confetti, had a soil search and played web of life. <br /> The Club has been working hard, and has been a valuable asset to the town. Members are planning a <br /> possible butterfly garden and hope to beautify the area with native plantings. The Committee hopes <br /> that the Club will continue to grow and expand its membership. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Status of Land Steward's Pro ram <br /> Conservation Agent Andrew McManus was due to send out welcome packets to volunteers. Mr. Baker <br /> knew of one volunteer who had been in receipt of the packet by mail today_ Mr. Baker expressed <br /> concern about the land parcels being so large and how one individual assigned to a parcel would be <br /> able to cover the entire area, such as the Mashpee Woodlands. Mr. Baker was involved with some <br /> initial, tentative assignments, such as a volunteer living near the Mashpee Woodlands River and <br /> another in the Pirates Cove area, who could share the parcel. Maps are available on the town's website <br /> Which define the parcel areas, but mapped portions for parcels large enough for multiple stewards need <br /> to be added delineating individual areas. <br /> The Committee was in agreement that they would like more information shared regarding the Program <br /> and suggested inviting Mr. McManus to the next Committee meeting_ The town hired a part time <br /> Conservation Agent to ensure the Land Steward's Program is in place. Committee members would <br /> like to learn more about whether or not all of the Iands have been assigned. Chairman Myers indicated <br /> that he believed about 25 volunteers signed up at the initial meeting in order to cover the largest tracts <br /> 2 <br />