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r It the number ofhouses on each of the,roads and Nor. Fu"a Fu" confirmed that the other East,Road had more homes on it and had been established fit. The Chair inquired whether a document had been prepared as an explanation to homeowners regarding ghat would need to be done and how the Town would assist with the name change_ Mr. Fudala referenced a 2/14 later from Torn Mayo addressed to the Sandalwood Association President and Chairman Petersen read for the record the letter describing the task of the Address Working Group,the more simplified stmt naming process and the potential for safety hazards. The Town will contact utility companies, the U.S. PoService, 911, Town departments and alarm companies regarding the street.' name change. Copies of the letter were distributed to members of the public. Chairman Petersen inquired about the timeline for implementing the name change. Mr. pudala responded that it would,be immediate upon the Planning Board's vote, adding that-the Planning Board was responsible for reviewing name changes for private roads. Mr. Fudala indicated that abutters had been notified of the hearing and the Board was tasked with making the decision about the name. Public mads with conflicting names would be addressed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr.,Fudala indicated that more street name changes were expected, and that this was the second nye change(Postage Star np Road) reviewed by the Board. Mr. Fud.ala noted that the working Group had offered three potential names but also indicated residents could submit a street name, provided it conformed to the street naming policy. The appointed time having arrived, the Chair opened the Public Hearing for National Development. MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to continue the public hearing to 7:45 p.m. lir. Iooharian seconded the motion. Ail voted unanimousty. Chairman Petersen opened the Public Hearing fox BCDK LLC, regarding Blue Castle Drive. MOTION: 'Mr.B rini made motion to continue the public hearing to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. A voted unaninno lyy* Board members returned to the discussion regarding the Eat way name change. Ibis. waygan inquired about the number of homes impacted. It was confirmed that there were 7 homes a total of to lots, some of which were unbuildable . Fire Chief Thomas Ruflo, who sits on the working Group, indicated that Fast war presented a perfect case' for efforts bung made throughout the entire Town. Chief Rul to referenced the challenges associated with any confusion should safety responders travel-to East road instead of East Way, adding that GPS capabilities were not fail safe. In reference to local responders bowing the of Mashpee, Chief Rullo pointed out that the Fire Department receives assistance from surrounding communities who would be,less familiar with the roads in Mashpee. Chief Rullo stated that this was a problem being faced nationwide and that Mshpee was making every effort to correct the problem in town. Mark Kahn of 24 East way inquired about the number of times that responders hand traveled to the wrong location due to a similar name and Chief hullo responded that, in his 2 gears in Mar hp e, he had heard confusion on 5 or 6 occasions, and credited his officers who questioned the dispatcher to clarify the confusion. Chief Rullo stated that a simple ley stroke error could 2