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23 <br /> Selectmen's Report <br /> The year 1952 has been a year of great progress in our <br /> Town. There were a number of projects that were started and <br /> completed. We take pride in the comfort stations that were <br /> erected on the beach at Mashpee Pond. We installed a new <br /> well and pump to make drinking water available. The park- <br /> ing area was also increased to accommodate more vehicles. <br /> Always a major problem at the Mashpee Pond Beach, is the <br /> influx of out of town people who monopolize the beach and <br /> parking area on weekends. We hope by the establishment of <br /> a Park Commission something may be worked out that will <br /> be of satisfaction to all, in regards to the use of the property. <br /> With the cooperation of the Recreation Committee, we <br /> were able to decorate the Town's Public Buildings with Christ- <br /> mas Lighting. The new Town Hall, Fire Barn, Library, and <br /> School were decorated and lit through the Christmas and <br /> New Year's Holidays. <br /> We had a new pump installed and the water system over- <br /> hauled, also the heating plant serviced and overhauled at <br /> the new Town Hall., The utilities and building are in good <br /> condition but the exterior of the building needs painting this <br /> year very badly. <br /> New street lights were installed as provided for, in article <br /> 27 at last year's annual town meeting. <br /> Our board has found it difficult in regards to the taking <br /> of roads, landings and so forth without funds available for <br /> legal counsel. However, we have been advised that funds will <br /> be made available in 1953, therefore, considerable progress <br /> should be made this year. <br />