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aware, however, of their fragility and the steadfast The 40-year-old, 18" diameter metal culvert on stewardship necessary to preserve them. The Monomoscoy Road was replaced with a 24" diameter Commission, both through its land management func- concrete pipe. tions and our regulatory responsibilities, is committed to preserving and protecting these resources. The entire length of Falmouth-Sandwich Road and Back Road (1.7 miles) was improved and re-paved. We welcome interest on the part of anyone that both This provides access to the Briarwood section of town. cares about natural resource protection and has the The project was funded with a combination of Chapter time to devote to working toward its protection. 90 funds and $100,000.00 from the U.S. Air Force Openings on the Commission occur regularly.Until an provided as mitigation. opening, one can volunteer for special projects and attend meetings to get a glimpse of what we do and A skateboard park located near the Police Station how we attempt to do it. was designed and completed in August. The project was funded with a grant to the Mashpee Police Respectfully submitted, Department and private donations totaling a value of $50,000.00 John Fitzsimmons, Chairman Elliot Rosenberg, Vice-Chairman Pickerel Cove Road was voted at the May town John Johansen, Clerk George F., Green, Jr. meeting to be converted to a town road. From August j until November the D.P.W. cut and prepared the Ralph Shaw Greg Wirsen drainage and base paving. The 3000-foot long road- Carol Moore way has been very difficult to traverse during the win- ter months. 111: j' During November and December the pipe for the treatment of the SD-5 plume was installed by the jReport of the Military along Hooppole Road. The pipe terminates at the treatment building located on Back Road. Department of Public Works The Department of Public Works is pleased to serve the community throughout the year. We look forward To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and to improving our infrastructure and providing value to the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee the citizens of the Town of Mashpee. The year began with a moderate winter season Respectfully submitted, comprised of 26 Snow and Ice Events. The `Blizzard R. Gregory Taylor of 99" consisted of 18"-24" of snow over a two day Director of Public Works j period of February 24 & 25. An eight-inch snowfall ended the winter season on March 15. I j During the spring we installed lighting for one field at Heritage Park. The Mashpee Little League assisted with the funding. The completed project including bringing in power and providing four light towers cost $50,000.00.The first game was played under the lights in April. The support for funding a Town Engineer was withdrawn by the Board of Selectmen. The need to provide engineering support for the Department of Public Works, Town Boards, the Global Information Mapping system and the public has never been greater. An anti-gravity drainage system was installed at the Route 130 Herring Run. The $30,000.00 project included the installation of timber guardrail and re- paving the parking lot. _ I 136