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i annual Ocktoberfest Celebration. In addition, daily Report of the blood pressure clinics, were held at the Fire and Rescue Station throughout the year, resulting in the p testing of several hundred citizens. Board of Appeals The position of Deputy Fire Chief was retitled as "Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Prevention" and To the Honorable Board of Selectmen filled after the position had gone vacant for over and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee; two years. The Town of Mashpee can be proud that The Board of Appeals is appointed by the Se- one of our former Shift Commanders, George W. lectmen and consists of three sitting members plus Baker, was chosen as the new Deputy after a highly associate members as appointed from time to time. competitive selection process. Deputy Chief Baker The Board acts under the authority of Chapters 40A assumed his new position and related duties on and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the February 13, 1989 and will be responsible for our Zoning By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. Specifi- fire prevention, public education and fire code en- cally, the Board of Appeals has the following powers: forcement programs, as well as the coordination of 1. To hear and decide appeals of decisions of the our in-service inspections and pre-plans. Building Inspector (or Zoning Enforcement Of- An effective and visible personnel training pro- ficer if so designated) by any person aggrieved gram is an important ingredient in the development by reason of his or her inability to obtain a per- of an efficient Fire and Rescue Department. In this mit of enforcement action. regard, our Department has made significant im- 2. To hear and decide applications for Special Per- provements in the training of personnel over the mits upon which the Board is empowered to act past year. All new Firefighter/EMT's successfully under the Town By-laws. completed the two-week "Firefighter I" training 3. To hear and decide petitions for Variances as set program at the Barnstable County Fire/Police Train- forth under State statute and Town By-laws. ing Academy. In addition, they will be required to 4. To hear and decide petitions for Comprehensive complete a seven week program offered by the Mas- Permits relative to low and moderate income sachusetts Firefighting Academy in Sudbury begin- housing as set forth by Chapter 40B of the ning in September, 1989. The Department also Massachusetts General Laws. adopted a formal "Incident Command System" as A unanimous vote of the three sitting Board designed by the Barnstable County Chiefs' Associa- members is required for grant of a Special Permit or tion, and all personnel were given training in the use Variance. of this specialized system for the control of emer- A total of 117 new Petitions were filed with the gency operations. Considerable other training pro- Mashpee Board of Appeals during the calendar year grams are offered on a regular basis to all on-duty per- 1988. Of this total 54 were for Special Permits, 56 sonnel in order to maintain the knowledge and skills for Variances and 7 for Notices of Appeal. necessary to perform firefighting,rescue and emergency Of the petitions filed 3 Special Permits were de- r� medical operations in an efficient and effective manner. nied, 7 were withdrawn and 1 continued. Five Vari- In conclusion, I wish to thank all of the officers ances were denied, 7 were withdrawn and 3 were and members of the Mashpee Fire and Rescue De- determined to be unnecessary. Three Notices of Ap- ' partment for "a job well done" during the last year. peal were denied,2 were withdrawn and 1 continued. I also thank all of our elected officials, Executive During calendar year 1988, $8,401.96 was collected Secretary, Town boards and the other department in filing fees and abutters fees to cover the cost of heads for their assistance and support. Finally, I advertising and the preparation and mailing of lists single out for special thanks our Administrative to abutters. Secretary, Ms. Laurie Milord. Her untiring efforts The Board would like to take this opportunity and exceptional administrative abilities are an invaluable to thank the Building Inspector, Douglas S. Boyd, s resource,both for the Town and for our Department, for his expertise in assisting the Board. The Fire and Rescue Department looks forward The Board was deeply saddened by the death of to another year of growth and accomplishments as our good friend and fellow Board member, Manuel our people provide essential life-safety services to E. Costa, Jr. He faithfully served the Board of Ap- the people of one of the finest places to live in the peals for many years and his decisions were made country. Working together, the men and women of with compassion and understanding. our Department will continue to strive to develope the In November, Cheryl Hawver was appointed to organization into a model for Cape Cod and the nation. the Board as a permanent member. Mrs. Hawver has served the Board for four years as an associate Respectfully submitted, member. Meetings are held at the Town Hall on the sec- Robert L. Ridgeway ond and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 f Fire Chief P.M. �`'�;�? - 83 - 4,