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6 <br /> • Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 25, 2002 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Public Hearing Continued—VFW Liquor License: (continued) <br /> Selectman Cahalane opened the Hearing to solicit comment. <br /> It was noted that the Selectmen were in receipt of several letters <br /> in support of the Mashpee VFW Post at the subject site location and its <br /> effort to establish a Post for its members. In addition, several letters in <br /> opposition were also received from area residents. <br /> Lauren Johnson-Lavender a resident of Mashpee Shores and a critical care <br /> nurse at Falmouth Hospital voiced strong opposition to the proposal of the <br /> VFW Post to serve alcohol in an area surrounded by residential family <br /> neighborhoods,the recreational center,the area ball fields and bike path. <br /> Peter Goulet, President of the Mashpee Shores Association also cited his <br /> concern to the location of the VFW Post on the bike path location. He <br /> • suggested the Selectmen consider restricting the hours of operation, the <br /> service of alcohol, and address the present parking issue for safety <br /> reasons. <br /> Shari Tetreault, an abutter residing in the neighborhood of discussion <br /> related concern with respect to youth safety. It was noted that <br /> approximately 70% of Mashpee youth reside in this area. Crosswalks and <br /> the use of a detail police officer with club functions were suggested to <br /> support the aspect of safety. <br /> Old Colony Drive resident Gus Stickely spoke in full support of the VFW <br /> establishment as proposed. It was noted that there have been building and <br /> site improvements that now enhance the Route 130 area of Mashpee. - <br /> Michael DiMaggio, an abutter of the VFW Post also expressed support to <br /> the operation of a private club at the subject site location. Mr. DiMaggio <br /> indicated that the entrance and egress would be enhanced and delineated <br /> with the installation of a 3'x6' landscaped barrier berm. <br /> Discussion followed with regards to hours of operation, and guest policy <br /> whereby a guest would be accompanied by a VFW member to gain <br /> entrance into the club. The installation of a landscaped mound was <br /> deemed appropriate for safety and to delineate the entrance and egress. <br />