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[Agenda topic 3] Clean Water Plan <br /> Discussion: Discussion was held about the regulatory boards meeting on November 8"' which was <br /> televised. Barbara was concerned that Title 5 septics do little to remove the nutrients, phosphorus and <br /> nitrogen that affect our waters. Mike was able to answer our questions about sludge disposal as markets <br /> on sludge disposal are closing due to the PFAS remaining. He mentioned that Yarmouth has a private <br /> enterprise interested in building there and accepting sludge for a fee from other cape towns. Taunton may <br /> be an option. A member wondered if a digester should be placed on the base as they were responsible for <br /> putting most of the PFAS in our nearby lakes and also had plenty of land area. Barbara wondered if the <br /> rules for septics should be tightened until sewering is in place, and Mike said they were reprinting rules <br /> from a lower cape town which should be out within 6 months. <br /> The phosphorus in the deep areas of Mashpee Pond is increasing, although the lake remains in the <br /> mesotrophic range. Wakeby is now classified as eutrophic. Fish consumption advisories are now out <br /> PFAS in bass in the lakes from DNR and AF. Mercury advisories have been in place for several years. <br /> Another meeting will be held December 13"' and Paul and Don will speak about run-off which is another <br /> big problem in contributing to water contamination. See below. <br /> Conclusions: A good discussion yielded much interest. Don and Paul will speak on December 1 Ot" . <br /> [Agenda topic 4] Lakewood run-off into Mashpee <br /> Lake <br /> Discussion: The recent heavy rains have caused a major washout into the lake on the corner of Lakewood <br /> Ave. Paul and Don contacted DPW and Catherine responded. DPW increased the size of catch basins in <br /> this area a yew years ago, but they proved inadequate. The Town will place a berm there in an attempt to <br /> stop the run- off. Don and Paull will speak about this at the December meeting and encourage others to <br /> look for similar problems with run-off in their neighborhoods. <br /> Conclusions: DPW will place a berm on Lakewood to try and stop run-off into Mashpee Lake. <br /> [Agenda topic S] 2022 Meeting Dates <br /> Discussion: Members decided to continue meeting on the fourth Tuesday at 7 PM monthly except <br /> December and February. Barbara presented the list of dates and will request a room in town Hall for the <br /> year. <br /> Conclusions: Meeting dates will remain the same and Barbara will request a room. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> r MASWPEE TOWN CLERK <br /> ♦♦ t w <br /> JAN 2 6 2022 <br /> Barbara B. Nichols <br />