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could be reviewed in appropriate time for comment. As that the"Park" will be developed as originally intended,
<br /> a result of the displeasure by many and the absolute need and thus preserve forever its fragile and beautiful ecology
<br /> for all to have sufficient opportunity to review the report, and all natural resources, wild life, etc.
<br /> "DEM"at the request of the"Committee"obtained an ex- In 1988 the "Committee" again considered whether or I
<br /> tension from Massachusetts Environmental Protection not hunting should be permitted within the"Park"during
<br /> Agency to June 24, 1989. the 1988-1989 season.Hunting is not a permitted use under
<br /> ` Chairman Kirsner appointed a subcommittee consisting the terms of the June 19, 1981"Agreement",but Town by
<br /> of himself, Jean Thomas, Catherine Conroy, and John laws do not prohibit such activity. Again, as in the past
<br /> Lower to study the"EIR"and make its recommendations five (5) years, the "Committee" considered the sensitive
<br /> to the"Committee."Public meetings of the"Committee" issue as to whether or not hunting was compatible and con-
<br /> were thereafter held, and there was a tremendous input sistent with the current use of the "Park" in its present
<br /> orally and in writing from the Board of Selectmen, undeveloped state.An oral report was presented in behalf
<br /> members of the Committee,Board of Health, Conserva- of"DEM"that during the 1987-1988 hunting season there
<br /> tion Department, Parks and Recreation, Shellfish Com- had not been any problems or incidents;that the number
<br /> mission, Mashpee Historical Commission, Board of of hunters had not increased over prior year;that the phea-
<br /> Health,Planning Board,Association for the Preservation sant season was the major interest;that the"Park"was be-
<br /> of Cape Cod, Town Planner, Cape Cod Planning and ing well supervised, not only by the"Park" staff, but by
<br /> ` Economic Division,Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit additional area patrols made on a daily basis by the newly
<br /> Bay, and many public-spirited citizens. formed "State Division of Environmental Law Enforce-
<br /> Objections to specific provisions of the "EIR" were ment';that hunter"Safety Zone"signs were again placed
<br /> thereafter aforwarded to Secretary James S. Hoyt by all in prominent areas to protect the public, that no new
<br /> of the previously named and others. development was contemplated within the 1988-1989 hun-
<br /> These objections generally encompassed the following: ting season,and that the situation was basically unchang-
<br /> (I)failure of "DEM" to establish park capacity before ed from the prior year.
<br /> preparing"EIR";(II)lack of specifics relative to height,size It was consensus of the majority of the members that
<br /> and other required data relative to the Visitor's Center and the "Park" is not as yet developed to a point where the
<br /> I Bathhouse;(III)proposed waste water leaching field under "Committee"could foresee any conflict between regulated
<br /> state parking area,septic systems and the potential adverse hunting and current"Park"use and activities.This recom-
<br /> effects from flooding or a major storm to water quality mendation is again probational and will be reviewed and
<br /> within and outside the Park, and the possible contamina- reconsidered each year as the "Park" develops.
<br /> tion of the adjacent bodies of water,shellfish,marine life, Regular meetings of the"Committee"are held on the last
<br /> etc; (IV)lack of information realtive to walkways as to Monday of each month at the Town Hall. As in the past,
<br /> 'I height,number,size and location;(V)"EIR"refers to hun- the public is urged to attend and express its opinions and
<br /> ting as an activity which has traditionally occurred at South views as to all phases of the overall development and
<br /> Cape Beach, but failed to recognize that hunting is not a management of the "Park".
<br /> permitted use under the terms of the June 1981 Agreement; Barbara Gannon has been the Secretary to the "Com-
<br /> (VI)failure to address the vital issues of traffic control and mittee"for the past few years. She has fully and most ef-
<br /> management,(VII)failure on part of report to specifically ficiently performed all her responsibilities and her interest
<br /> detail plans for restoration and maintenance of sand dunes; and performace in behalf of hte"Committee"have been
<br /> 'r (VIII)trails, number and nature of trails as proposed by outstanding.
<br /> "EIR" extending into every area of"Park" appear to be Thomas Abbott,Falmouth representative of the"Com-
<br /> excessive. mittee" was re-appointed in 1988 by Chairman Morris
<br /> In essence,the objections of the"Committee"and others Kirsner as the Committee's representative to the Coastal
<br /> addressed the fact that the "EIR" is seriously lacking in Zone Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Abbott
<br /> scientific data,research and facts to support its expressed presented a report on the activities of the Waquoit Bay Na-
<br /> opinions that the proposed use of site with proposed tional Estuarine Reserve. It was excellent and complete,
<br /> facilities would have "No" or "Minimal" effect upon the and the"Committee"expresses its gratitude and thanks to
<br /> fragile ecology of the site,its resources and habitat, adja- Mr. Abbott for his thorough and informative summary.
<br /> cent bodies of water, and marine life, quality of water in Mr. Richard Fleming in 1988 was appointed as the new
<br /> and outside of the"Park"and other related considerations. supervisor of South Cape Beach State Park. The "Com-
<br /> As a result of these objections, "DEM" withdrew the mittee" looks forward to working with Mr. Fleming in
<br /> "EIR". The second "EIR" which presumably addresses regard to overall use of the "Park" and related matters.
<br /> these and other objections was received on January 31, I, in behalf of the "Committee" take this opportunity
<br /> 1989 and a special meeting of the"Committee" has been to thank both Senator Paul D. Doane (retired) and
<br /> scheduled for hearing thereon. Representative Thomas Cahir for their overall efforts and
<br /> "Committee" acknowledges its gratefulness to all who cooperation.Representative Cahir has been particularly ac-
<br /> participated in this total united effort to preserve the tive and his efforts and contributions have been invaluable,
<br /> natural ecology and resources of the"Park."It is clear with particularly with reference to the contemplated improve-
<br /> } this kind of public-spirited intervention and contribution ment of Great Oak Road. I congratulate Senator Henri
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