08/17/2022 MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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K4ASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Amended &Approved January 20\ 2U19-Board mf Selectmen) 13. Only organic fertilizers, insecticides,and weed repellents may be used that are OK8R| listed (Organic Materials Review Institute)orCDpA Registered (California Dept ofFood and Agriculture) products. 14. Tall plants such as corn or sunflowers may only be planted if they do not shade your neighbor's plants. The growing ofmarijuana is prohibited at the Community Garden. 15. Invasive plants must be avoided such as mint,catnip, raspberries or anything else which might grow orre- seed beyond your plot and intrude into adjacent pathways or plots. For questions, please contact the W1amhpee Community Garden Advisory Committee. IG. Fencing of any kind is prohibited without prior written approval of the Advisory Committee. 17. Business s|gnageor advertising|n your plot is not permitted. 18. Picking from your neighbor's garden is prohibited even |fit appears tobeabandoned. 19. Water iu available at the garden. However,each gardener must ensure water use |s not excessive and the spigot is turned off when not in use. Hoses will be available for use between April 1 and Octobmr31 each year. Timers,sprinklers and irrigation hoses are not permitted. 20. Gardeners may store small personal items in the on-site shed such as gloves and simple gardening tools in the mubby with the corresponding number as their plot. This shed is also used tn house shared equipment that the Town provides (vvhee|barrom/, hose,etc.). Gardeners will be given the combination for accessing the shed. It is extremely important that you always lock it upon leaving the garden,and that shared items are returned immediately after use. 21. All gardeners will receive a key or lock code tmthe Community Garden upon assignment ofaplot. 22. No vehicles are permitted in the garden. The srna|| parking area on site can accommodate up to six(6) vehicles atatime. Please use extreme caution when entering/exiting the lot and, under nocircumstances, should vehicles back-out onto Route 13D- Alternate parking|s available at the Maohpee Community Park across from Town Hall. 23. The Mashpee Conservation Department has planted two pollinator gardens on the property and has also installed butterfly boxes throughout. Please enjoy these features but dm not disturb them. Anyone interested in volunteering tm assist the Conservation Department with maintenance of the pollinator gardens,should contact them at508-539-1400. 24. The RAashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee has the duty of enforcing rules and making decisions regarding the Community Garden each year, They have the authority to resolve conflicts, refuse ap1mt to a gardener or dismiss a current gardener. Violation of these rules could affect the health and welfare ofthe entinegarden—ond should be reported tmthe Advisory Committee. For questions, suggestions,wr issues, please contact the K0ashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee through the Town Manager's Office, K4ashpee Town Hall, 1G Great Neck Road North, K8ashpee, &4/\02649. VVe hope everyone has e fun,relaxing,and rewarding Gardening Season Kxashpee Community Gardens Advisory Committee Kxashpee Community Gat-den Rules and Responsibilities Approved bythe Board of Selectmen January z8,o0z9 Page 2of2