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The Board of Selectmen acknowledges and Report of the extends a thank you the many boards, committees, Board of Selectmen commissions, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth To the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: SMAST,Americorps Cape Cod and the Association to Preserve Cape Cod for their support in administering The Board of Selectmen respectfully submits the the Town's many environmental programs and water following report for Calendar Year 2021. quality improvement plans. The Town of Mashpee takes great pride in being The Board is pleased to report that the Town a place that continues to emphasize the importance of continued to maintain its Triple A bond rating. While protecting and utilizing its natural resources.Residents a complex and,at times,unpredictable issue,the Board and visitors alike choose Mashpee for shellfishing, embraces the management of the Town's finances as boating, and the simple pleasure of relaxing on the one of its highest priorities. Town's fresh water ponds and ocean front beaches.The Board remains committed to maintaining the tradition Mashpee also has a long history of investing in its of preserving the Town's natural beauty and historic staff and the Board recognizes Michael D. Evaul, Fire charm. Department;George F.DeMello,Department of Public Works;Janet K. Burke, Library; Charles R. Maintanis 2021 was a unique year regarding Mashpee's Jr., Building Department; Carol J. Souza, Assessing waterways due to Town Meeting approval and initiation Department;Susan L.Derome,Assessing Department, of Phase 1 of the Town's Clean Water Plan. The Town and Joseph F. Flynn, Department of Public Works, for continues its investment in shellfish propagation and its their many years of dedicated service and congratulate water quality monitoring program. them on their retirements. Additionally, in 2021 the Town voted to approve The Board continues to act in a manner that the following significant Town Meeting warrant faithfully represents the best interests of its constituents articles: and to make decisions, policies, and resolutions that will unify and strengthen this community. The Board • Adoption of an Administrative Code that created of Selectmen is a diverse group that respects each a new Department of Wastewater Management differing views and ideas. under the supervision of the Town Engineer. • Funding for the watershed based solutions to As a body, the Board is indebted to Town increase resilience with regard to harmful algal Manager Rodney C. Collins,Assistant Town Manager blooms in Santuit Pond as outlined in the Wayne E. Taylor, Administrative Assistant Terrie M. AECOM 2010 Santuit Pond Diagnostic Study. Cook, and Administrative Secretary Stephanie A. Coleman for their daily efforts in support of the Board, • Adoption of a general bylaw to establish flow and for their commitment to serving the residents of neutral regulations applicable to present and Mashpee. future wastewater treatment systems and sewer services in the Town. Adoption of this bylaw Respectfully submitted, enables the Town to qualify for financing, as low as 0°Io,from the State Clean Water Trust. Carol A. Sherman, Chair David W. Weeden, Vice-Chair • Authorizing the use of capital stabilization funds Andrew R. Gottlieb, Clerk to purchase existing condominium units and John J. Cotton customize those units to house the Department of Thomas F. O'Hara Natural Resources. • Providing funds for a diagnostic study of Board of Selectmen Mashpee Wakeby Pond. This study will determine necessary nutrient mitigation, public access improvement, and water quality management practices. 9