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i Rauschenbach on his elecion as senator of the Cape and land was shown by their vote to acquire four parcels of Islands Senatorial District,and look forward to his active land at the May Annual Town Meeting,however,in June participation and cooperation with the"Committee"in the two of these purchases were defeated in the override ballot development of the "Park." The "Committee" also ex- for debt exclusion. We want to thank Mr. Tom Fudula, presses its thanks and gratitude to the Selectmen,Executive Town Planner, whose assistance is vital to acquiring pro- Secretary, Town Officers and Personnel and Town perties and self help grants. Counsel for their cooperation and to the many public- The Town closed on the additional acres of Mashpee " spirited citizens who have been of invaluable assistance to River Land voted in 1987. $1,000,000 was allocated by a + the "Committee". I also take this opportunity to thank self help grant from the State. Other funds, in the amount John Gutensohn, Commissioner of"DEM"for his efforts of$3,000,000 plus, were raised through the efforts of the and cooperation, the ex-officio non-voting members, as Mashpee River Woodlands Committee and the Nature well as other "DEM" and state representatives. Conservancy. We would like to thank all those people in- Again, as in the past, I cannot say enough for the volved in obtaining this important piece of property along members of the"Committee"present and past, who have the Mashpee River. We are especially proud of the fact that unselfishly and devotedly given their time and considera- the Park was recognized by the Department of En- tion to the South Cape Beach matter. It is truly a rewar- vironmental Management as a "Special Place." The ding experience to me to be associated with these people Mashpee River Woodlands Committee has developed a who are deeply and sincerely attuned to the best interest system of trails and observation points to be enjoyed by of the Town and its people. all of Mashpee's "Children". The"Committee"has full membership. The present con- Through the Town Wetland By-Law we were able to stitutency of the voting members of the"Committee"is as adopt a new fee schedule to more appropriately charge ap- '' follows: plicants who apply to the Commission through the State Morris Kirsner, Esquire - Chairman and Town Wetland Protection Laws. The charges try to Chester Koblinsky - Vice Chairman reflect the direct cost of processing these applications. This Henry Urquhart - Secretary year the Commission had 66 applications for Notices of B. Jean Thomas, Jerry Monaghan Intent and 10 applicants for Determinations of Applicabili- William Martiros, Catherine E. Conroy ty which resulted in over 175 hearings and produced$4.119 John A. Lower in fees paid to the Town. This was more than double the Bruce McHenry, Barnstable Representative amount received in 1987.There were two appeals made to Thomas Abbott, Falmouth Representative DEQE and the Conservation Commissions decisions were f Richard Buckland, Sandwich Representative upheld with no modification in both cases. ✓ The four ex-officio, non-voting members are: The Commission expended$20,280 from the Conserva- Senator Henri Rauschenbach tion Fund on land evaluations.As of December 1988,the (Cape and Island Senatorial District) fund had a balance of$7,013 remaining. The fees for real P Representative Thomas Cahir estate appraisals continue to increase making it important (Third Barnstable Representative District) to add to the fund in order to secure evaluations for the Mark Robinson upcoming years. Cranberry Bog receipts for the 1987 crop Representative of Office of Coastal Zone Mgmt. is$20,476.30 as of this date. We are looking forward to a John Fiske bumper crop for 1988. We are in the process of Representative of Department of Fisheries, renegotiating our license with the growers to bring our fees Wildlife and Recreational Vehicles more in line with other leased bogs. The Commission wants to thank the voters for suppor- ting the acquisition Respectfully submitted, of our new 4-wheel drive vehicle. Morris Kirsner, Chairman Through the joint efforts of the Board of Health and the South Cape Beach State Park Conservation Commission, we were able to purchase a Advisory Committee vehicle at a reasonable price.We can happily say we haven't been stuck out in the hinterlands since the vehicle has been on board. Report of the The Commission is continuing the task of locating Conservation Commission bounds and surveying property to more efficiently manage its' holdings. We would like to give our heartiest thanks 11 to Cape and Island Surveying Co. who have donated their To the Honorable Board of Selectmen services in surveying and bounding a property line in John's and the Citizens of Mashpee: Pond Park. If only more would come forward to volunteer In 1988 the people of Mashpee continued to express their their expertise to help Mashpee,we would indeed be a com- r concern for the environment. They showed their support munity that understands that working togther enriches us of the Conservation Commission by voting to strenghthen all. Several encroachments on Town land have been found the Town Wetland By-Law with amendments at the and we are taking appropriate action. February Special Town meeting.The voters regard for the - 99 -