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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> April 29, 2019 <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION <br /> Tom Feronti: (continued) <br /> With regards to the existing Mashpee Commons wastewater treatment plant which is sited 250' <br /> from one neighbor and 100-150' from another, no complaints are registered. <br /> In considering the Industrial Area of Mashpee it was suggested the Town reach out to promote <br /> research with area hospitals and scientific establishments. It was noted the hospital and WHOI <br /> were invited but declined to attend this meeting. <br /> Tom Fudala indicated the Town had a very active EDIC in the 1990's with an Economic <br /> Development Coordinator position that was eliminated. Mr. Fudala recommended the Town <br /> employ a professional consultant to advise the Town on housing development, on ways to <br /> improve wages, improve the skills of local population and how to get jobs and the good paying <br /> jobs as reflected in the Local Comprehensive Plan. <br /> It was noted the Town of Mashpee has an above state average income. The housing problem <br /> may be a larger issue than the wage issue. <br /> It is likely that new development would attract more entrepreneurial businesses. EDIC member <br /> and Chamber of Commerce President Patrice Pimental agreed there are a lot of entrepreneurs in <br /> the Town of Mashpee. Over the past two years, 46 new businesses have joined the Chamber <br /> which has approximately 350 members strong as a result of the value that Mashpee brings. The <br /> biggest challenge businesses are facing is finding the workforce. <br /> Town Planner Evan Lehrer indicated there is a need to increase density to accommodate housing. <br /> Mr. Lehrer recommended the Town update the existing Local Comprehensive Plan to reflect the <br /> needs of today. We spend a lot of tax dollars educating our children. Where are they going to <br /> live and work? Mr. Lehrer suggested the Town continue to invest in the workforce and work to <br /> create a community for which you would want to live and stay in the Town of Mashpee. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none a <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen M. Soares, Secretary to the Board of Selectmen <br />