8/27/1998 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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ir. wood stated that if the Community would like to restore the Mashpee River, the implementation of a sewer system for the Town, paid by a combination of user fees and general taxes should be voted at Town Meeting and put into effect. Deirdre reelish-Asked if the recommended sewerage treatment discharge area is owned by Mashpee Commons. Mr. wood stated mashpee Conmons does own some of the land, some being owned privately, as well as Town, owned areas. He stated opt i ons would be broader if the 'down moves forward on a community plan as opposed to an independent l ashpee Commons plan. 5 Nis. Greelish then directed a question to Mr. Fudala as Town Planner and Sewer Commission Member as to whether or not this issue will be resolved within the Ma hpee Commons development process. Mr. Fudala stated the sewer Commission is attempting to move ahead with development of a facilities plan for- the Town. The intent is to determine the cost and to provide an Article for the may Town meeting, which plan would draw largely from Dr. Lowes ' study. He stated this procedure would take a number of years to develop; there are however current opportunities available such as how Mashpee Commons intends to set up a system; and whether or not the Town would life to become involved in a joint project to include Mashpee Commons, Talanian, and windchirtme Point projects in an attempt to remove nitrogen from the Watershed. He also spoke to the best location, which has not yet been decided. It being 10 : 00 p.m. , the Moderator suggested the Mashpee Commons Master Plan Public Meeting be adjourned. He thanked the 1a shpee Commons Management Committee,, Consultants, and Members of the Public for attending this evening. Mr. Chace thanked everyone as well . The August 27, 1998 Mashpee Commons Master Plan Public Meeting was thereupon dissolved at 10 : 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Henrietta DeArcangelis Board secretary -12-