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2 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> July 24, 2023 <br /> Present: Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman, <br /> Selectman David W. Weeden, Selectman Michael Wyman-Colombo <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br /> Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cotton at 6:31 p.m. <br /> Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br /> MINUTES: <br /> Monday, June 26, 2023 Regular& Executive Sessions (with edits- continued from 7-17-23): <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular & Executive minutes of Monday, June <br /> 26, 2023 with amendments as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes <br /> Selectman Weeden, absent for vote Selectman Wyman-Colombo, yes <br /> Opposed, none <br /> APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Jill Alpert a resident of Flat Pond Circle is the noted USA Pickleball Ambassador for the Town of <br /> Mashpee. With over 250 members this sport brings joy, laughter, fitness, camaraderie, and allows us to <br /> play with all even during covid they could be outdoors to laugh, run and play. Ms. Alpert indicated <br /> pickleball gives folks a reason to eat healthier and there are positive impacts on well-being. Several <br /> fundraisers have been held to benefit Heroes in Transition, the Police Fund and the Make a Wish <br /> Foundation. Meals have also been given to those in need. The Select Board was respectfully asked to <br /> open the courts on Sundays. It was suggested the Town conduct their own study on the noise. And, in <br /> closing Ms. Alpert stated there is only one neighbor who has complained. <br /> Rosanne Altshuler of Fells Pond Road voiced her support for pickleball. Ms. Altshuler disclosed she has <br /> Parkinsons Disease. Pickleball has played an important role in her physical and mental health while <br /> slowing the progression of the disease. It was explained this is great exercise for the body and brain. The <br /> social nature of the game is most important. When she plays, Ms. Altshuler indicated she feels good about <br /> herself and it gets her out of the house. Ms. Altshuler said she is thankful to the Mashpee pickleball <br /> community as the sport has really saved her. Ms. Altshuler recommended the Town come together to save <br /> the Mashpee pickleball courts. <br />