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<br />The proposed mitigation plan entails managing invasive species in and around the affected area. <br />Although the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program lists Mashpee Pond due to the <br />presence of rare species, they have determined that the project's activities will not adversely <br />impact these habitats, and there will be no violation of the Massachusetts Endangered Species <br />Act. Ms. Ball emphasized that the project's overall benefits outweigh any temporary impacts on <br />the resource and jurisdictional areas. <br />Ms. Zollo summarized a letter penned by Sue Dangle, the director of the Save Mashpee <br />Wakeby Pond Alliance, expressing her enthusiasm for the proposed project. Dangle expressed <br />satisfaction that the project will aid in removing toxins washed into the pond during 1-inch <br />rainstorms. The letter also highlights the boat ramp's status as one of the most impaired <br />compared to others. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS <br /> <br />Ms. Clapprood inquires about the project's timeframe, completion date, and estimated cost. The <br />response indicates that there are currently no set deadlines or timelines. Regarding the cost, it's <br />estimated to be a million-dollar project, partly funded through grants, including one from the <br />Coastal Zone Management (CZM). <br /> <br />Ms. Thornbrugh seeks further details on the process, water capacity, and maintenance <br />procedures. The response explains that runoff enters a sediment forbay, settling sediment before <br />overflowing into the bio-retention area. There, water infiltrates the ground, with plants absorbing <br />nutrients and soil. The bio-retention area is designed to manage a 1-inch storm event; larger <br />storms overflow into underground chambers sized for up to a 25-year storm. The storm <br />management report includes an operation and maintenance plan, detailing schedules and <br />checklists, the responsibility of the town. <br /> <br />There are no public comments. <br /> <br /> Motion made by Ms. Godfrey to close and issue for 0 Main Street, the town of Masphee, <br />department of Public Works. Motion seconded by Ms. Clapprood. <br /> Roll Call: Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Ms. Thornbrugh (Yes), Ms. Clapprood (Yes), Ms. <br />Copeland (Yes), Ms. Zollo (Yes) <br /> <br />The motion passes unanimously. <br /> <br />6:36 <br />RDA <br />0-Bogs Shields Road, Town of Mashpee, Conservation. Proposed tree planting for <br />Earth Day, April 22, 2024. Rep: Self <br /> Resource Area: Freshwater wetland/abandoned cranberry bog at the Santuit Pond <br />Preserve Land Bank. <br /> Mr. Kent proposes adding a small walkway to protect the cranberry bog from <br />disturbance, along with trimming the pitch pines and filling the planting field. There's been an <br />adjustment to the proposal: initially, the plan called for 102-gallon pot plants/trees, but the <br /> <br />