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When the bids came in, we evaluated the proposals has developed, because it benefits all parties con- and recommended a consultant. and we worked with cerned. the Harbormaster to ensure that the dredging permits would be obtained in time to dredge these areas in the We helped Perry Ellis define the requirements and spring of 1997. the layout for the new Harbormaster facility to be built at the Town Landing on Little River. Ben Gordon, We also initiated a Waterways Improvement Plan, Vice-Chairman drafted a set of building plans which the objective of which is to improve the waterways in were then finalized by an architect. both Popponesset and Waquoit Bay areas. We started the process of obtaining dredging permits to dredge Respectfully submitted, the Mashpee River, by drafting an RFP for Engineer- James P. Hanks, Chairman ing services while concurrently analyzing how the Bay Bennett E. Gordon,Jr., PhD, lice-Chairman works as a system. We contracted with Aubrey Con- Fred Fordham sulting to do some flushing analysis of the Mashpee William R. Taylor River using three dredging scenarios,and analyzed the Donald Lund sediments for heavy metals and other contaminants. William E. Rowland Because of the complexity and potential cost of Herb Silver obtaining permits, we (the Commission, Harbormas- ter,and Shellfish Constable) are doing as much of the work as we can ourselves. We are determining where Report of the dredging can be applied to effectively improve flush- ing action and improve navigation. Economic Development Our draft plan also includes a continuing search for Committee ways to economically protect the Popponesset Spit which is eroding and becoming less effective as a bar- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Tier beach. and the Citizens of Mashpee: Aquaculture This past year has been an exciting year for the Eco- nomic Development Committee and the economic The Commission continued looking into the issue development program. We initiated our first real mar- of Aquaculture, and formulated a policy that in gener- keting strategies and reaped some very interesting al "no area of the waterways should be set aside for benefits. exclusive use by any individual,enterprise or agency". One of the benefits of the Mashpee Waterways is the MASHPEE INDUSTRIAL PARK multiple recreational and commercial uses people enjoy.For example, shellfish areas and mooring areas The Economic Development Committee together are successfully intermingled in some areas. We will with key town officials, helped to orchestrate the continue to evaluate the situation as more aquaculture Mashpee Industrial Park development plan between is proposed, and will seek to retain the multiple use the owners of the park and the Cape Cod Commission. character of the waterways. The Park is now postured to bring in development without having to endure a project by project scrutiny Coastal Resources Element Review by the regional regulatory body. This translates to a user and/or business friendly park which Mashpee will The Waterways Commission reviewed the Coastal boast for many years to come. Resources Element of the Local Comprehensive Plan, and provided the Assistant Town Planner with 42 MASHPEE WEB PAGE pages of general and specific comments.We will work with the Planning.Department and Planning Board to The Mashpee web page has been on line for about resolve any points of contention that may arise a year, and we have received positive response about the valuable information it provides to people round. Coordination the world. It comes complete with information on the town's assessor records,what's new in town,town hall We continued to have the Harbormaster and Shell- general information, The Mashpee National Wildlife fish Constable participate in the Waterways meetings Refuge,golf courses,and Mashpee's Guide for Busi- by reporting on their activities and bringing issues in ness among other useful information. The address their respective areas to the Commission for discus- is www.ecsnet.com/mashtown. sion.We appreciate the close working relationship that 133