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Martha's Vineyard Bike Trip Report of the Bicycle Maintenance Tennis Carnival Tree Warden ACES Youth Fitness Program with Johnny Kelley, MARATHON MAN Oktoberfest Pumpkin Decorating To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Police vs. Fire & Rescue Tug of War and the Citizen of the Town of Mashpee: Chatham Wild Game Farm Trip Edaville Railroad Trip Our crew sprayed and cut trees, as we do annually, for 3rd Annual Haunted House & Halloween continued control of tent caterpillars. Trees and vegeta Costume Parade tion along town owned roads and town property were monitored for gypsy moths. On behalf of the Leisure Services Department I would like to once again thank the following for their continued assistance in helping us to provide the citizens a better Gypsy moths have not been much of a problem in the quality of life: D.P.W., Fire & Rescue Department, past four years as they have passed their cycle of infesta Police Department, Town Clerk's Office, Little League, tion. We must continue monitoring shade trees for a Youth Soccer, Friends of Mashpee Youth, and Mashpee return infestation, which will occur again during their Commons. I would also like to express my sincere ap- next cycle. Their cycle is directly attributed to weather preciation to the people who have volunteered in help- conditions and available food. ing to provide programs and special events. A special The Town suffered a major loss of all types of trees word of thanks to Youth Basketball Coach, Tom Booth to Hurricane BOB. The Tree Warden crew worked direct- and his dedicated assistants for a superb job in providing ly with the D.P.W. in the town-wide cleanup of debris. the guidance and skills to several children who have par- The storm at the end of October finished taking down ticipated in the Youth Basketball Program. Thank you limbs and trees weakened by Hurricane BOB. for playing a valuable part of providing positive programs for Mashpee. The pruning and cutting of diseased trees is done on a continuing basis along town owned roads and proper In our continued efforts to improve and maintain the ty. We cut away diseased parts to stimulate new growth recreational facilities and areas of Mashpee, the Leisure and keep disease in check. Services has worked cooperatively with the Department of Public Works on the following projects: We attend two seminars yearly which provide us with up-to-date educational material, regulations and ac- Beach cleaning, tree trimming and park �1"U�, crediting points which keep licenses current, preparation for summer at Attaquin Park, John's Pond Park, and South Cape Beach Respectfully submitted, ittle Final stages of development of a new L eague Field at Heritage Park L Richard Oakley Relocation of park fences at Heritage Park to Tree Warden provide better vehicle/pedestrian safety Installation of well and septic system at Heritage Park In closing I would like to thank the staff of the Leisure R, t for their dedication and support: Services Departmen Susan Lochiatto, Program Supervisor Mae Lofchie, Administrative Clerk Elizabeth Jones, Administrative Clerk In addition, I would also like to thank the citizens of Mashpee for their enthusiasm and participation in the Leisure Services Programs. Again, I would like to invite you to submit your comments or suggest-ions that you feel would help us to provide the community with more quali- ty leisure programs. Respectfully submitted, Dean R. Driscoll Leisure Services Director A ld� 102 WL