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Report of the Board of Selectmen To the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: The Board of Selectmen respectfully submits the following report for Calendar Year 2019. This past year was a busy and productive one, with a heavy focus on addressing long term goals. As always, the Board continues to be proactive in improving the performance of the Town's internal operating procedures. To that end, the Board took action on the following policies: • Policy #080: Road Layout Policy • Policy #081: Public Participation at Public Meetings It is with great sadness that the Town and the Board experienced the loss of one of our most dedicated community member and Board member, John J. Cahalan. In respect to Selectman Cahalane's memory the Board continued its commitment to serving Mashpee. Mashpee has a long history of investing in its staff and recognizing dedicated service so it is regretful when it's time to wish farewell to some of our longest serving personnel. Administrative Assistant Meg C. Santos retired after over thirty years with the Town Clerk's Office. Assistant Health Inspector Veronica D. Warden also retired after more than thirty years with the Board of Health. With that being said we were delighted to welcome aboard new staff members. In June the Board certified and confirmed the Appointment of Jeffrey Smith as Harbormaster and in January Patricia Maguffin joined our team as Administrative Secretary to the Planning Department. Furthermore in October of 2019 the Board was pleased to have David W. Weeden elected to the Board of Selectmen. The Board remains committed to ensuring the financial stability of the Town, and is pleased to report that the Town maintained its Triple AAA bond rating for the sixth consecutive year. While a complex and, at times, unpredictable issue, the Board continues to embrace the management of its finances as their highest priority. Additionally, the Board took the following significant actions relative to community development and community/inter-municipal relations: • Approval of the Local Initiative Program (LIP) Local Action Unit (LAU) Degrass Road. • Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for the Parcel of Land 950 Falmouth Road identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 93-7-0. • Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town for the Provision of Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services and Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Assistance. • Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Town, the Board of Selectmen and the Mashpee Housing Authority. • Approval and Ratification of the Dispatch Agreement with the Barnstable County Sheriff's Department. Finally, once again 2019 was an outstanding year for Mashpee in the areas of recreation services/activities and special events. In addition to the traditional annual events that residents have come to enjoy, such as the Community Picnic & Fireworks, Oktoberfest, the Summer Concert Series, the Pet Fest, and the Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies, the Town supported and approved the following special events: • Lovin Life 5K • Mashpee Commons Summer Events • Mashpee Chamber — Lobsterfest • Mashpee Pumpkin Patch • Church Without Walls • Mashpee Chamber — LaTavola • RUCK 4 HIT • Beach and Back Half Marathon • Autumn Escape Bike Trek • Mashpee Police Department Pickleball Round Robin • Fill the Van Food Drive • Season of Illumination • Holiday Tree Lighting • Mashpee Chamber — Holiday Parade The Board of Selectmen takes great pride in being a membership among whom differing views and ideas are respected and deliberated. The Board endeavors to act in a manner that faithfully represents the interests of our constituents and to make decisions, policies, and 0