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9 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 19,20rtf <br /> Public Hearing—Application by Richard Cook, Jr. Shellfish Grant in Popponesset <br /> Bay: (continued) <br /> Richard York,Mashpee's Shellfish Constable spoke in support of the shellfish <br /> grant and commented on a few previous statements. As noted,the Town of <br /> Mashpee has a comprehensive management plan in place including updated <br /> shellfish regulations. Aquaculture is an endeavor with a lot of alternatives. The <br /> proposal before the Board will minimally impact the area, and the proposed gear <br /> is comprised of a soft plastic which poses no danger. Mr. York indicated that it is <br /> a well-designed project, and Mr. York stated he does not feel there would be a <br /> problem with the gear washing away during a storm. <br /> Mr. York indicated there is an existing shellfish grant located at Punkhorn Point <br /> in Popponesset Bay that has been in operation for several years without objection. <br /> In his opinion,the shellfish grant has not affected property values. It was also <br /> noted the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has an 8-acre grant which lies in close <br /> proximity to the Popponesset Island shoreline. <br /> Mr. York also explained there is a need to increase shellfish production. With an <br /> increase in oyster farming,the oyster population may become self-sustaining and <br /> will hopefully clean-up the bay. Mr. York indicated this is the first time there is a <br /> significant set of oysters in Popponesset Bay,and there are no noise impacts. <br /> Dwight Pfundstein of Angelo's Way stated that he has been a Mashpee resident <br /> for the past 26 years. Mr. Pfimdstein voiced support to the aquaculture grant, and <br /> its proposed site location. In concern,Mr. Pfundstein indicated it is not about <br /> process, it's about the people who do not want to see it near their homes. <br /> Mike Ronhopp indicated the aquaculture proposal is a great idea for the Town of <br /> Mashpee and a plus for the waters. He agreed with the previous comment that the <br /> issue appears to be about people wanting to get their way,which in his opinion is <br /> shameful. <br />