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COMMISSIONER COMMENT <br /> At the Chair's request, the Agent outlines the process. Once the application is complete, <br /> it will be forwarded to the Conservation Department. The agent will review it and then present it <br /> to the Town Manager and/or the Select Board. Notably, the Town Manager is already aware of <br /> the Land Stewardship application for the Attaquin LB property. Additionally, the Chair suggests <br /> convening a meeting between the Conservation Department and the Town Manager to discuss <br /> Mr. Faud's request and address any concerns from relevant parties. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Virginia Scharfenberg, Chair of the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee, <br /> expresses concerns regarding the impact of Mr. Faud's proposed work. The Committee has <br /> encountered issues with Mr. Faud's activities related to the community garden. His proposal <br /> included the community garden space, native planting, and the area behind the compost bins. Ms. <br /> Scharfenberg notes that Mr. Faud has disregarded directives and requests regarding the use of the <br /> property beyond the fence. <br /> Specifically, his established rhubarb garden raises concerns. Allowing it would set a precedent <br /> for the other 33 gardeners to plant freely on town-owned property, which could lead to <br /> complications. Additionally, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide an area for <br /> plant detritus disposal by gardeners, but Mr. Faud has taken it upon himself to claim that space <br /> despite requests from fellow gardeners to stop. <br /> Due to the lack of collaborative effort and cooperation, the Committee does not support Mr. <br /> Faud's request for Land Stewardship. <br /> When asked about potential objections to invasive species control, Ms. Scharfenberg clarified <br /> that there would be no objection if handled by a licensed pesticide professional. She recommends <br /> that any volunteer assisting with invasive species removal should have expertise in the field. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The Chair has asked the Agent to coordinate a joint meeting involving the Town Manager, Select <br /> Board, Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee, and Mr. Faud. The purpose of this <br /> meeting is to discuss relevant matters collaboratively. <br /> ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION <br /> The Agent introduces the new recording secretary, Kathleen Quist. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING <br /> 5 <br />