8/25/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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} hoard of Selectmen Minutes August 2 ,201 NEW SSSS: Mashpee Cares—Ad hoc Cottee: Selectman Richardson-, a member of the Mashpee Cares coalition requested the Selectmen support the creation of Mashpee Cares as an ad hoc advisory of the Town. The Mashpee Cares initiative was the brainstorm of former School Superintendent Ann Bradshaw to bring corn .uty sectors together to promote the well-being of Mashpee youth. Pros accomplished to date include the 24n prescription drug return program, the Chris Herren Project Purple anti-drug campaign,and the Rachael's Challenge anti- bullying initiative. Tbd mne-member Mashpee wares Committee would include representation from designees such as the Town Manager,Board of Selectmen, School Department, Public Library,Human Services and Council on Aging. Involvement may include members from the Mashpee con aunity at-large. Selectman Richardson ckno ledged Kathleen Mahoney the Library Director for her involvement in the Mashpee Cares organization. The library,a safe place is now offering programs to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles. Discussion followed with regards to the mission statement of Mashpee Cares. The Mashpee Cares is a coalition formed to mobilize the community to be attentive to the health,-safety, and wellness of all Mashpee residents. Mashpee Cares raises awareness of conrrnunl resources,helps to reduce substance abuse, bullying,crime nd poverty in t p addition to promoting mental health,physical wellness and healthy lifestyles. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the formation of Mashpee Cares as an ad hoc committee of the'Town of Mashpee to direct.the Board of Selectmen m ways to reduce the drug problem. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. vo : Unanimous. 44. Roll Call vote: Selectman Richardson,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes .selectman Gottlieb,yes Opposed,none