1/28/2013 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 28, 2013 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: Mashpee TV – Status Update: Mashpee TV Advisory Board member Brad Sweet introduced Amy Davies, the new Executive Director of Mashpee TV to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Sweet proudly indicated that hiring Ms. Davies has been the number one accomplishment of the advisory board. Ms. Davies noted that a number of new programs and sponsorships have been added to the community television station line up on Channel 99. This includes Cape Cod Technical Council meetings, the Dukes of Sports, and a Democracy Now program. The newly established station is currently conducting outreach to non-profit organizations. Coverage of local events includes the Mashpee Christmas Parade last December and several Boys and Girls Club activities. Membership cards and forms for volunteers have been developed, and are ready for dissemination. A series on Volunteering is also in the works for new programming. The Selectmen members were invited to attend. Chris Ball, a member of the Mashpee TV Board indicated the new station to be located in the Industrial Park is anticipated to be operative by May 1, 2013. Construction is progressing steadily and within budget. It was noted that grants are being applied for to assist with the project proposal and an opening event for the general public will soon be announced. COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE: Schools: Alex Clark, a Mashpee high school senior was an attendee at the Selectmen’s Meeting on this date. Alex has been working with Selectman Richardson and Selectman Sherman as a government liaison for his senior project. The relationship with Mr. Clark and Selectman members has been working well and is hopeful the senior program will continue to merge with town government to enable the town to build a strong relationship with student council.