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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> October 4,,2010 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Public Comment: (continued) <br /> Mrs. Carroll stated that many Mashpee residents seeking assistance from <br /> the Mashpee Food Pantry are embarrassed, and there has been concern <br /> regarding depression. Mrs. Carroll explained that many residents do not <br /> .drive and therefore are unable to get to the Falmouth Service Center. With <br /> the upcoming holidays Mrs. Carroll stated that something has to be done. <br /> Janet Anmico was also present on behalf of the Food Pantry. She indicated <br /> that she had intended to male a power-point presentation on the subject. <br /> In the absence of a presentation, Ms. Armco made note of several <br /> Massachusetts towns that house their food centers in the basement of fire <br /> stations, in senior centers, and inside basements of libraries. <br /> Peggy Bent also present in concern for the Food Pantry urged the <br /> Selectmen to reconsider the use of a Town facility. If not, she suggested <br /> the matter go before Town Meeting to let the voters decide. <br /> As a result of the followifig Public Hearing advertised for 6:40 p.m. The <br /> discussion was deferred until the conclusion of the hearing.. <br />