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• Completed the widening and signalizatioo Report of the of Route 28 and Donna's Lane. Board of Selectmen Completion of a new baseball field and parking lot at Heritage Park. To the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee Completed the Design and Construction of • a new Waterway and Fish Run at Johnt As Chairman, I am pleased to submit to the resi- pond. dents of Mashpee,my report on behalf of the Board of Selectmen for calendar year 2003.Although financial- Continued the upgrade of equipment and j ly, this. was a challenging year with a dramatic • programming availability for the govern decrease in State aid, I truly commend the Town Administrator on her financial insight into providing a ment channel to enhance communiq awareness and participation. balanced budget. I sincerely believe the Board, the jTown Administrator, Department Heads and town Completed a landmark agreement with the., employees are all committed to providing exceptional • I � Town of Barnstable and Massachusetts:: service to our residents and the community. Department of Fisheries and Wildlife t�= iear, the Board has worevery acquire 300 acres of environmentally sensi1. Over the past ` p y worked tive land. closely with the Town Administrator to ensure the t financial stability of the town and the operational pursued a policy of restricting personnel effectiveness of the town's government in an effort to economic measure� i replacements as an while rovid - P maintain level funding and level serviceP balancing the budget rather than personnel'` II!i budget. All concerned have done a mg a balanced g layoffs. magnificent job to this end. Working to offset the effects of a major decrease in state funding was mon- Sustained efficient operations and service umental but one that proved the soundness of to the public despite working with persoo- Mashpee. The Board continues to anticipate addition- nel shortages due to budget constraints. al state funding decreases in future years,but is confi- dent that Mashpee has a bright and strong financial Awarded the new Senior Center construe' future. tion contract to Statewide Engineering and In addition to the financial issues, the following Construction Company, Inc. is a summary of activities that the Board of Selectmen The Board's goals for 2004 are as follows: directed through the dedicated efforts of town person- nel during 2003: • Continue to stabilize the Town's financei.I despite the States financial crisis, aiC 1 Achieved a AA bond rating, raised from a ensure that leadership is capable to mce past rating of A, which reflects the strength the challenges of the future. of the Town's financial management. • Provide the citizens of Mashpee with the • Implemented the operational Reverse 911 best possible service from their town go` system, which provides enhanced emer- gency response capabilities to our citizens. ernment. - i • Provided technical repairs to the Quashnet Increase resident participation in town goy` School to allow for educational television eminent. access to all classrooms. • Seek solutions for and resolve potentia • Provided additional technical equipment adverse or hazardous traffic conditions o for the Media Arts program at Mashpee Mashpee highways. High School. d o c: • Continue to foster team building an p • communications with all department` Provided technical equipment for the ' ' boards, committees, councils and co Community Television Channel to provide mms the portable broadcasting and filming capa- Bions. bilities to better serve the community. 'f 6