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NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Discussion: Garden expansion options for current and future planning. 2020 gardeners <br />renewal eligibility for 2021, current Wait List, out of town gardeners <br />Ms. Scharfenberg said we were at maximum capacity for the 2020 gardeners. The group <br />discussed possibly expanding the garden for next year. Suggestions have included possible <br />locations at Mashpee Commons or Mashpee Village. She noted that a number of years ago <br />Mr. Talbot and the Assistant Conservation Agent did a comprehensive search for suitable <br />garden locations and found no Conservation- or Town-owned sites suitable and sunny enough <br />except for our current one. <br />Regarding the 2021 season, current gardeners would get first choice; there is currently a <br />waiting list of 6 people. Ms. Simpson asked if non-residents were eligible to have a plot. Ms. <br />Scharfenberg said there is no mention of that in our Bylaws. Mr. Talbot said we should give <br />priority to residents first. Ms. Simpson asked how one would find out if a plot is available, Ms. <br />Scharfenberg replied that is would be listed on the website. <br />Lynn Harris’ husband Rick and Frank Gallello are building compost bins. <br /> <br /> Black Earth Compost <br />Rose DiGregorio told the group she learned of Black Earth Compost and thought we could possibly <br />search out grants to use for the Mashpee Community. Ms. Scharfenberg asked her to gather more info to <br />present at the next meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL TOPICS: This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably <br />anticipate would be discussed. <br />Ms. Scharfenberg said that member Irene Checkovich thought about providing a survey to the current <br />gardeners asking questions about their 2020 gardening experience. The survey could ask for a 1-10 <br />scale rating of the experience, any highlights, suggested improvements, as well as any suggestions to <br />change rules and regulations. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion: Mr. Talbot moved to adjourn, Mr. Fahd seconded. <br />Vote: 4-0 unanimous <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:29pm <br />NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br />Katrina Ewing <br />Board Secretary <br /> 2 <br />