2/9/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 9, 2015 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: Mashpee TV Liaison Update – Mary Lou Palumbo: Mary Lou Palumbo, a member of the Mashpee TV Board of Directors updated the Selectmen on recent activities and events planned at the Mashpee Community Media Center. Peter Zawadzki, Station Manager was also present for discussion purposes. The general report was outlined in an email addressed to the Board of Selectmen dated January 21, 2015. At the facility a new classroom is ready for use by iCape Solutions offering free basic computer classes. In addition, online training courses are planned to promote community awareness and outreach. Recent project development includes an 8-week workshop at the Boys and Girls Club and the construction of a small mini studio at the Cape Cod Children’s Museum. Two part-time staff positions are anticipated to begin in mid-February to assist with marketing and the reporting of new and continued programming. Completed productions include the Mashpee Chamber Holiday Parade, the Holiday Food Drive, the New England Ballet Nutcracker, and two Men’s Club Events. Ongoing featured programs involve the Something About Mashpee sequences, the development of the new Mashpee Community Park, the Heroes in Transition program including the annual awards ceremony and the Cape Cod Skating Classic. A special cooking show and tour is planned on the research vessel RV Knorr. Also scheduled are spotlights to highlight Mashpee Hockey and Mashpee Commons. Ms. Palumbo indicated that Mashpee TV is a facility for the community and about the Mashpee Community. Mashpee TV is currently seeking volunteers to assist with new and ongoing projects and programming. It was noted the Agreement with respect to the operation of the Mashpee Community Media Center is due to expire on May 21, 2015 and should be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen.