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i Town Hall/Recreation Building Hearing <br /> Page 2 . <br /> Mir. Blakeman in a hypothetical statement suggested that the <br /> recreation director � . <br /> over the police chief old office, <br /> put an electric heater in one of the Johns, and use the <br /> building for recreation for one year. shut down the main <br /> building for the three coldest months, <br /> Mary buddy suggested to keep the building for recreation <br /> and use it as a youth center for town, Occupy the building <br /> or well lose it. <br /> Charles Lawrence said that the Mashpee Lions & Lioness Club <br /> have been considering the possiblity of leasing the building <br /> from the town. It would be good, a g place to Arun the Bingo and <br /> a number of other activities , sharing the facility with other <br /> organizations for a slight fee to cover building expenses. <br /> Lease: Town Counsel has rendered an opinion that the Selectmen <br /> can lease the building for not more than a ten-gear period.' <br /> It <br /> eriod.- <br /> lt was suggested by a couple of citizens to lease the building <br /> to coincide with the lease of the Samuel Davis school incase <br /> the Town offices have to move back to the Old Town Hall. <br /> Carol Jacobson asked the Recreation Director if he would <br /> like the building, Mr. Norman responded that in recreation <br /> no one wants to see a building vacant. However, it is a <br /> question of money. Presently, his budget is limned and b <br /> being housed in the town hall he can spend his budget on <br /> activities for }cies programs , <br /> Harry Shuman said the old Town Mall belongs to the townspeople. <br /> committee should be formed to look into the west use of <br /> the building. It could be used by the townspeople for art <br /> exhibits, auctions , suppers , dances , etc. .. Mr- Shuman fe It <br /> the Lions Club would also put the building to good use. <br /> Maxie Scalley asked about grant monies to renovate the <br /> building, Mr. Norman said this was being looked into, but <br /> it tabes time. <br /> Jeanette Simpson, speaking as a Lioness said the organization <br /> serve the community with their functions . she asked if the. <br /> Lioness would be elibible for a grant. <br /> Mr. Dorman felt this was a possibility. <br /> i James Connery said that the Lion' s Club is one of the largest <br /> contributors towards little league baseball at $500, 00 per year. <br /> 3e agreed with Mr. Shuman to lease the building to the Lions may <br /> be beneficial. Mre Connery also felt recreation would be ideal <br /> out of this building. <br /> a <br /> 5 <br /> • <br /> 1 <br />