6/9/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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be necessary within a twfour year time frame. The Chairman recognized Cheryl Shepley, who made reference to the condition of the Mashpee River, stating the eco system is close to being destroyed. It was her observation that MCLP i being short sighted by thinking they can provide a "quick f xtf regarding the problem of nitrogen in the Mashpee River. Ms. Shepley rade negative comments regarding the{ suggestion of piping effluent into Nantucket sound. . Mr.. storrs clarified, as Mr. Ku hinski had, that the proposal to dispose effluent would not go into Nantucket sound, but rather into an area of land where it would go through the leeching process and ultimately be assimilated into Nantucket Sound. Mr.� Storrs .stated that MCLP would like to bb part of the solution, not the problem. Mr.. Kuchinski 8uggested that waters being pumped out of the Mashpee Kiger watershed and into another watershed, might reduce the base flow. The Chairman recognized Beverly Kane, who stated that she serves on the Watershed M r a ement Committee and noted that some of the same issues are being discussed (dredging, possible d.en.itrifi ation bylaws through the Board of Health, and educational programs) . She stated the watershed Mana em nt Coimittee is strongly pursuing these issues through the Sewer Commission and examining alternative possible solutions. Ms. Kane informed the Committee that there would be two speakers present at the next watershed M nage ent Committee Meeting, who will speak about eel grass, . loss of eel grass- beds, and the impacts of nitro en. She expected Dr". Howes to attend this and future, Meetings as well . Ms. Kane stated the watershed Management Committee feels it is important to inform the voters of the 'down, on a regular basis, how their money is being spent. She stated additional monies will be requested at the October 'own Meeting. Ms. Kane further informed the Committee that Dr. Howes has obtained additional funding th ou 4 a iou grants, that the total cost for the two year project is approximately $300, 000 . 00/$A50, 000 . 00 of which the Town will support in,the amount of $150, 000 . 00 . M . Kane al8o stated she is pleased to hear that MCLP is beginning to put emphasis on becoming "part of the solution" . M `. S t arts did take note that the wat ersl ed Management Committee, Sewer Commission, and Mashpee Commons Advisory Conittee are communicating and not working at cross purposes. At this point, Mr. Kuchinski noted the financial aspect of this project is very important and requires further examination. � _