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• <br /> Katherine Brown, Mashpee resident stated she is anxious to hear <br /> about what environmental studies were done on each site . <br /> Mr. Dinizio explained soil samples were taken from each site . No <br /> contamination or hazardous material was found on either site. Ms. <br /> Brown asked what will the environmental impact be , what will have <br /> the least impact to water, animal life, etc. ? <br /> Tom Fudala stated the 151 site has endangered species identified <br /> and is entirely within a recharge area and is near the Quashnet <br /> River and is within the proposed National Wildlife refuge. The <br /> Center site does not have identified endangered species , only a <br /> portion is within a recharge area and it has an area of wetland. <br /> The center site would have the least environmental impact. <br /> Michael Peese, West Dennis, stated he is concerned about the <br /> unique environmental qualities to the Center site. He believes <br /> the area has an underground stream, flowing to the Mashpee River <br /> and Waquoit Bay and effecting the whole watershed. <br /> Tom explained this site is a recharge area for the Mashpee river <br /> which flows to Popponesset Bay. The 151 site is on Quashnet <br /> River which flows to Waquoit Bay . No matter where you go in town <br /> you will be in the recharge area for one. <br /> Mr. McGee asked about the performing arts center, is it a done <br /> • deal , where will it be on the site? <br /> The Committee reviewed the 151 plan and siting proposals . Some <br /> plans work with the performing arts center, some don ' t. <br /> Ms. Hendricks thinks the school makes more sense at the 151 site <br /> because of the access. <br /> Ms. Crowley stated there are jobs there (at Stop and Shop) , the <br /> library is there, it already has town water. <br /> Mr. McGee asked about putting the school on the base? <br /> Tom explained this is supposed to be a community center, not just <br /> a school building. The Center site was looked at because a <br /> majority of students are in this part of town , they could walk or <br /> bike to school and use the facilities after school . <br /> Mr. McGee asked if the Committee sees plans to build in that ( 151 <br /> area) of town? Doesn ' t Fields Point have permits to build many <br /> houses? Isn 't there land available between the Quashnet River <br /> and the rotary? <br /> Tom explained Fields Point does not have the zoning or permits to <br /> do a large amount of residential housing they had planned . The <br /> available land towards 28 is commercial , not residential . <br /> Steve Greelish does not agree with Tom' s assessment. The real <br /> center of the population, at the time when high school is full , <br /> is yet to be determined. There is available land on that side of <br /> • town . <br /> Tom explained that this land (Center site) will be developed if <br /> we don' t put a school on it. <br /> 2 <br />