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• John Malloy, a representative from Save Popponesset Bay, acknowledges the <br /> Commission's efforts to resolve the issues and concerns of the community. He also notes <br /> their mutual agreement that there are many urgent matters that need attention. <br /> Furthermore, the residents are requesting a list of goals from the Commission in hopes of <br /> working together to address these issues. Mr. Malloy reads the requests as follows: <br /> 1. The residents of Popponesset are requesting an open dialogue with the Conservation <br /> Commission. <br /> 2. To not pass or update Regulation 25 until the MA DEP has completed their process of <br /> updating their regulations. <br /> 3. For any guidance or feedback the Commission can provide to the residents during the <br /> waiting period for the MA DEP. <br /> In addition, Mr. Malloy provides the Commission with a list of what the residents of <br /> Popponesset would like to see added or changed in Regulation 25. He suggests <br /> maintaining flexibility and defining specifically what can and cannot be done in the <br /> floodplain and buffer zones. He also recommends making the titles more descriptive to <br /> help readers find relevant information easily. Additionally, provisions that allow residents <br /> to make reasonable modifications to their homes instead of requiring a complete <br /> replacement are proposed. Mr. Malloy concludes by asking the Commission to consider <br /> having a"workshop" so that residents and the Commission can discuss these matters <br /> further. Additional support and commentary were provided by the residents in the <br /> Popponesset community. <br /> UPDATES <br /> • Red Brook Road Culvert—The failed pipe culvert will be replaced with a boxed culvert, <br /> and some elevation adjustments might be necessary, which will require permitting and is <br /> currently being discussed. Once the boxed culvert is complete, mitigation plans will be <br /> developed to help restore the wetlands, and potential funding sources can be discussed at <br /> that point. Communication has taken place between both Mashpee and Falmouth <br /> regarding this project. The Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is working to facilitate a grant <br /> with NOAA funds. <br /> • Upper Quashnet Restoration—The draft delineating the different types of wetlands in the <br /> area has been developed. The goal is to realign the river towards the upland to facilitate <br /> groundwater upwelling. The project is not subject to any timeframe restrictions that may <br /> impact funding and is currently on hold but expected to resume shortly. <br /> • Chop Chaque Bog Restoration— The project is currently in Phase 3, which involves <br /> construction. Excavated material will be repurposed to fill the perimeter ditches that are <br /> no longer in use and to restore the burrow pits, benefiting a rare species' habitat. Notably, <br /> the project is 100% grant funded. <br /> • Santuit Pond Dam—Currently, the dam is ineffective, causing strong currents that impact <br /> fish migration. The fish ladder will need to be redesigned and replaced, as seasonal <br /> repairs are no longer sufficient. The current conceptual design is called a Nature-like pool <br /> fishway, which mimics a natural stream, requiring less management and dissipating <br /> turbulent energy to recreate a `natural channel.' Due to the sensitivity of the area, <br /> communication with the Wampanoag Tribe is imperative. <br /> 5 <br />