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The Shellfish Department Water Quality Task Force Shellfish Permits Issued: 695
<br /> continued the study of coliform bacteria contamina-
<br /> tion of the Mashpee River. This was funded from the esior Citiaxpayer 346
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<br /> Planning Board's River Study Donation account. Senior Citizen 308
<br /> Runoff from roads and wildlife were the major con-
<br /> tributors of fecal coliform bacteria. The contamina- Commercial 16
<br /> tion decreases in winter because the bacteria are killed Thankyou, the Boards, Commissions, Committees,
<br /> when the ground freezes. The winter of 1997-1998 Departments, and People of the Town of Mashpee for
<br /> was so exceptionally warm that the ground was not assistance and support throughout the year. Thanks
<br /> often frozen, and there was no ice on the bays. Water also to Little River Boat Yard for help with the
<br /> temperatures ranged from 32° F to 44° F (Jan. 8) in upwellers, and New Seabury Marina for the use of
<br /> mid-winter. The coliform bacteria in the river their docks. Special thanks to the Deputy Shellfish
<br /> increased during rainstorms in the warm spells. Constables and volunteers.
<br /> Bacteria from fresh water runoff concentrate in the
<br /> brackish section of the river because of relatively low Respectfully submitted,
<br /> flushing rates there. More catch basins are planned to
<br /> control runoff. Richard H. York, Jr.
<br /> Shellfish Constable
<br /> Report of the
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<br /> BUILDING PERMITS AND
<br /> THE FEES COLLECTED
<br /> Number of permits issued Fees Collected
<br /> Building 739 $ 208,077.00
<br /> Shellfish seed upweller tank Wire 708 26,069.00
<br /> Alarm 419 10,505.00
<br /> The Shellfish Department also participated in Dr. Plumbing 581 34,941.00
<br /> Brian Howes' study of nutrients and water quality in Gas 630 22,501.00
<br /> the Popponesset Bay system. We measured conduc- Wood Stove 20 200.00
<br /> tivity,dissolved oxygen, salinity,and temperature with Signs 13 455.00
<br /> our equipment, and collected water samples for Sealer of Weights 168 1,943.00
<br /> chlorophyll and nutrient analyses in Dr. Howes' lab. Reinspection 25 875.00
<br /> Our measurements showed stratification in some areas TOTAL 3303 $ 305,566.00
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<br /> that were important for understanding the system and
<br /> effects of nutrients. High nutrient levels resulted in TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION AND
<br /> negative impacts of dissolved oxygen concentrations THE ESTIMATED COSTS
<br /> at times in areas such as the Mashpee River and
<br /> Shoestring Bay. New Single Family 199 $ 25,980,800.00
<br /> Southport 103 4,658,650.00
<br /> The purchase of a new 19' Carolina Skiff and 70 Additions Alterations 158 3,346,893.00
<br /> horsepower OMC 4-stroke outboard completes mod- Garage 15 341,600.00
<br /> emization of the fleet. Because the old 1990 Carolina Shed 20 44,550.00
<br /> Skiff is still in good shape, we now have one to cover Barns 3 112,700.00
<br /> the Popponesset Bay area, and one for the Waquoit Commercial Alterations 11 875,071.00
<br /> Bay area. These boats are excellent for patrol and res- Docks 9 114,000.00
<br /> cue in addition to use as workboats. Pool 13 242,000.00
<br /> Treatment Plant Southport 1 89,700.00
<br /> Amenity BuildingSouthport 1 2,000,000.00
<br /> Propagation Program Purchases: Tower 1 40,000.00
<br /> 1,000,000 quahog seed Industrial Alteration 1 250,000.00
<br /> 300,000 oyster seed Church Addition 1 100,000.00
<br /> 50,000 scallop seed Demolition 9
<br /> TOTAL 545 $38,195,964.00
<br /> OCCUPANCY PERMITS 176
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