12/01/2022 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Community Preservation Committee Subcommittee on Mashpee Community Plan Minutes December 1, 2022 Continued Review -of TownofMashie Communi Preservation Plan .._...... ._ Pro,losed PlanM.Scoe Format, Sections µand A royal Process: (continued) Additionally, the CPA acquired the 15.24 acre property as an addition to the Santuit Pond Preserve. Recreational projects include Phase I and Phase lI of the Heritage Park ballfield expansion project and the renovation of the Basketball Court at Heritage Park. Lighting was added for additional field use. CPA funding also renovated two tennis courts at the Quashnet School. Projects in Year 2 of the Action Plan include the construction of parking and access to the Santuit Pond Preserve on Route 130. Facilities at the Mashpee Town beaches were improved by adding restroom facilities, concessions, showers and a storage area. A parking area was developed at the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area along with trails and property signage. CPA funding also provided for additional paved parking spaces and boat launching areas at Mashpee Town landings. The Community Preservation Committee also acquired 23.6 acres of properly as an addition to the Quashnet Woodlands within the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. For comparison, it was agreed the CPC would review the total acreage of Mashpee, to include what has been secured as open space and what has been developed to what could be considered for open space and as buildable lots. The CPC subcommittee conducted review of the Historical Plan as provided by the Historical Commission. This includes an additional War Memorial at the Community Park for Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans, to include a Historic Walking Path with signage from the Community Park to the Attaquin Lot within the Community Garden area. Other plan activities related to historic would restore the remaining three cemeteries. A one-year archivist to work at the Archives is prioritized by the Historical Commission although it is not an eligible CPA expenditure, and a whaling display at the Attaquin lot. A museum is also envisioned at the bog house on Santuit Pond to acknowledge the cranberry industry, broom making, etc. This information would also be summarized in the CPC Plan. Reviewing the 4 categories of allowable CPA funding, open space, recreation, historic and housing, the CPC subcommittee conducted a review of the housing needs. Information regarding housing was included in the draft CPC Plan. Goals promote the development of affordable housing for both rental and purchase that meets the needs of present and future residents of Mashpee. Goals also encourage of mix of housing densities, ownership patterns, prices and building types for diversity to remain consistent with the small town character of Mashpee. Regulatory and financial incentives would maximize affordability. Additional goals include the collaboration with local and regional agencies to provide additional resources, financing and technical assistance.