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was shot eight times in the head with a pellet gun and Departments — most are involved in every Applica. survived. tion before the Board of Appeals. These include the j Town Clerk, Board of Health, Conservation Commis. Atthis time I would like to thank all the Town's sion, Assessors' Office, Harbormaster, Shellfish Con- boards, committees, departments, personnel and citi- stable and the Selectmen's Office. The Board would zens for their continued support of me and my depart- particularly like to thank the Building Inspector, ment. William F. Hauck, for his detailed review of Applica- tions, attendance at all meetings and research of the Respectfully Submitted, Zoning By-laws. June M. Daley Meetings of the Board of Appeals are normally held Animal Control/Special Police Officer on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The Board of Appeals meetings are always open to the public. Report of the Respectfully submitted, Board of Appeals Edward M. Govoni, Chairman James E. Regan III, Clerk John J. Friel, Member To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Cheryl A. Hawver,Associate Member the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Kenneth E. Marsters,Associate Member The Board of Appeals is appointed by the Select- Robert G. Nelson,Associate Member men and consists of three sitting members plus Asso- Elinor K. Walsh, Secretary ciate Members as appointed from time to time. The Board acts under the authority of Chapters 40A and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zon- ing By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. Specifically,the Report of the Board of Appeals has the following powers: Planning Department 1. To hear and decide Appeals of Decisions of the Building Inspector by any person aggrieved by reason To the Honorable Selectmen and of his or her inability to obtain a permit or enforce- the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: ment actions. On behalf of our new Assistant Planner,Eric Smith, 2. To hear and decide applications for Special Administrative Assistant Myra Suchenicz and myself, ' Permits upon which the Board is empowered to act it is my pleasure to submit this annual report of the under the Town By-laws. Planning Department. 3. To hear and decide petitions for Variances as Joining us on July 31, Eric has brought a new set forth under State statute and Town By-laws. dimension to our office from his former job as plan- ning technician with the City of Grand Rapids,Michi- 4. To hear and decide petitions for Comprehen- gan, and has been particularly helpful in improving sive Permits relative to low and moderate income our GIS computer system. In addition to his computer housing as set forth by Chapter 40B of the Massachu- work, he will be focusing on the Public Safety, Wet- setts General Laws. lands, Solid Waste, Municipal Buildings and Human Services elements of our Comprehensive Plan and A unanimous vote of the three sitting Board mem- helping out with the rest of the Plan and the other func- bers is required for grant of a Special Permit or Vari- tions of the Department. ance under Chapter 40A. In addition to the regular work of the Board the Members continue to review the Eric is with us because former Assistant Eloise Zoning By-laws and recommend improvements. Graveno has moved on to an outstanding opportunity with the Federal Highway Administration. During just In 1995 the office computer system was updated over a year with us she managed to brighten up the with the addition of a P.C. and the Board commends place considerably and did a lot of good work. She'll the Computer Committee for implementing the be missed. improvements. The work of the Board could not be accomplished without the excellent cooperation and I'd also like to take this opportunity to congratulate{ 1 input from many of the Town Boards, Agents, and Myra on her well-deserved reclassification to Admin, ] 96