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storms would reduce the runoff of contaminants from the roadway into the adjacent salt marsh and <br /> estuarine system.Larger rainfall events that exceed the capacity would still be partially treated but the <br /> surcharged drainage system would allow for discharge of additional runoff to continue easterly to the <br /> wetland resources. Most coastalstorm events that overtop the roadway would also cause little damage to <br /> the subsuiface while allowing excess runoff to drain off the roadway surface.Most utilities in this a rea <br /> appear to be overhead,but the location of the water main in this area would need to be evaluated in <br /> relation to any potential drainage structures. <br /> Expanding the roadway footprint to accommodate adequate parking space width and/or sidewalk(s) <br /> would encroach onto the adjacent wetland resources.The Waquoit Bay Area of Critical Environmental <br /> Concern(ACEC)that is located along the mean low water(MLW) on both sides of the causeway <br /> provides additional regulatory oversight beyond the typical Massachusetts DEP Wetlands Protection. <br /> Replacing the causeway with a bridge could allow an overall increases of resource areas and better <br /> protection of the remaining estuarian system while allowing a slight increase in available roadway,but at <br /> an associated cost that is likely not worth the minor gains forparking and would also result in a loss of <br /> the current dingy storage. <br /> Roadways that do not have dedicated crossing areas can put pedestrians in dangerous situations when <br /> they cross the roadway.We recommend the Town install a marked crosswalk with accompanying lighted <br /> signage since the crosswalk wouldn't be located at an intersection. <br /> Ockway Bay dredging feasibility study <br /> The Ockway Bay dredging feasibility study is almost complete and Woods Hole Group <br /> will present their findings at a future meeting. Committee members discussed that the <br /> material costs to remove could be cost prohibitive based on the sheer amount and <br /> sediment consistency. The Town may need to create a source of revenue to fund a <br /> future project of this scale. Some ideas discussed were transient moorings, transient <br /> slips, daily launch fees, and other DNR related revenues such as shellfish permit fees <br /> etc. A thorough costs assessment is necessary to determine feasibility. Can the sediment <br /> meet DPH standards for sediment reuse and disposal in an offsite location? A future <br /> inland disposal site may be in the works through the County Dredge Program. <br /> • Mashpee Village Event <br /> Review what was gained during the event held on Nov. 161h <br /> Even though the event saw very low participation, the group was able to interview <br /> residents that were newer to the area who brought up newer discussion points. Some <br /> residents claimed that they had no idea Mashpee had any beaches or waterfront property <br /> where they could gain access. Access concerns were also a hot topic amongst the group. <br /> The idea of a shuttle service was highly favored,and affordability to access such service <br /> was mentioned. Residents also wanted to see more events held on the water and on <br /> areas not necessarily open to the public, such as the Popponesset Spit. The Spit does <br /> have a fishing right of way,but that access point is not offered to your average beach <br /> goer who isn't fishing, fouling, or navigating. This could change as a result of the Save <br /> Popponesset Bay Group persuing a project using state grnat funds. Easements are <br /> required per conversations with DEP/DPH in order to utilize state funds. Mr. Tomaino <br /> will follow up with the SPB group and Chrissy Hopes from DEP to follow up on this <br /> topic. <br /> • Timeline <br />