01/28/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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Mashpee Community Garden 2019 Rules and Responsibilities—DRAFT#3—Pending Board of Selectmen Approval Ensuring an enjoyable gardening experience for all the gardening community is our primary goal. For that reason, please observe the rules of the garden and be a good neighbor. Rules for"good standing"status and general information are outlined below: 1. Mashpee residents and returning gardeners(i.e. plot holders)in good standing who submit applications, indemnity forms, and checks by March 1st will be given first preference to plots each year on a first come,first served basis. After March V.vacant plots will be assigned in the order that complete applications are received. 2. Gardeners must apply,complete an Indemnity Form, and pay the required fee each year. Returning gardeners who apply by March 1st may keep the same plot. 3. Each plot must be completely cleaned out and returned to its origirmal tandition at the end of the season—no later than November 1st. Written approval by the Advisory Committee for all winter crops is required prior to November 1st. All plots are approximately 8'x 8'. 4. No item may be brought into the garden that will compromise'the safety of the site or its users. S. Children must be supervised at all times. Children and other visitors are not permitted in the garden unless accompanied by an authorized gardener,who assumes full responsibility for their behavior. 6. Pets are not permitted in the garden. 7. Gardeners will be asked to volunteer up to 2 hours per month to ass10 with the upkeep of the entire garden during the growing season. 8. Gardeners are encouraged to visit their plots at least once a week,,and their plot and its surrounding pathways must be kept free from weeds and trash. All trash,weeds and dNea.s.,ed plants must be promptly removed from the garden area and taken with you for disposal 9. If a plot becomes neglected or overgrown with:Weeds,the gardener will receive a written warning. If no action is taken after a Znd warning;