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9 The Fire Department has done much in protecting the lives and property of our citizens. Several major house fires and threatening fires at the disposal area were brought under control. To all appearances we have a fine fire department, but Chief Peters is still in need of more help to stand by for assistance in calls that occur during the day time. Civil Defense is very much in need of volunteers. This agency is of great importance in the event of any disaster. First Aid classes were held and well attended. The Police Department has kept the peace, and control- led traffic throughout our many miles of roads. The rowdy nuisance was reduced to a minimum the past summer. The purchase of the new cruiser will help in policing the Town. The projects voted at the annual town meeting have been carried out, and records will show the year was not without accomplishments. There is still much need for office space for the various boards. The wasted space on the stage has been converted into office space for the Selectmen and Accountant—and desk space for the Town Counsel. The Planning Board will occupy space vacated by Selectmen. The proposed combined meetings of the Board of Select- men, Finance Committee and the Planning Board for the study of growth and improvements in the community have been carried out from time to time. We hope to conduct such meetings more frequently during the coming year. Cap- itol projects should always be in the foreground and annually revised as the need arises. A long-range plan of ten to twenty-five years should be instigated. The Board wishes to thank the Citizens and all depart- ments of the Town, Town Counsel, the Mashpee Advisory Commission and all others who have contributed to Town welfare for their cooperation in making the activities of the year a success. Respectfully submitted, LEROY M. AIKEN, Chairman FRANK E. HICKS LEO C. SWEENEY Selectmen of Mashpee I I 1