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In January, the annual rabies and licensing clinic P resulted in seventy-nine dog licenses issued. Report of the In April, the Town's fourth grade children in the Sealer of Weights and Measures Quashnet River and the Quashnet Valley Schools were presented with an Animal Awareness Program. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and In May,the department held its annual feline rabies the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: clinic resulting in thirty-one cats being inoculated. Herewith is my 1999 Annual Report for the testing In 1999 the Animal Control Department's TV show and sealing of weighing and measuring devices con- "Give Us Shelter" won several awards including the ducted in the Town of Mashpee in accordance with the Alliance for Community Media's Northeast Region laws of the Commonwealth. Video Contest. The show, which finds homes for the Town's stray felines, was awarded First Place in the A total of 163 devices were tested for accuracy and "Community Impact" category. A "Certificate of condition. Those devices that met the prescribed stan- Award" as a non-professional finalist in the "Judges dards were sealed; some were adjusted and sealed; Special Merit" category was also awarded. The"1999 some were not sealed. Best of Show" trophy was also presented. It was The sum of $1,828.00 was collected in fees as of awarded for achieving the highest score from the December 31, 1999 and paid to the Town Treasurer. judges in the non-professional category. I would like to acknowledge the cooperation of the At this time I would like to thank all the Town's j State Division of Standards and especially Inspector boards, committees, departments, personnel and citi- Tom Hansbury of that office. zens for their continued support of my department and me. j Respectfully submitted, Respectfully Submitted, James M. Crossen Sealer June M. Daley, Animal Control/Special Police Officer Report of the Animal Control Officer Report of the Zoning Board of Appeals To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee P To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my fif- the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee teenth annual report to the community.During the period of The Zoning Board of Appeals is appointed by the C January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 this depart- ment provided the following services. Selectmen and acts under the authority of Chapters 40A and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning By- 12,872 Miles covered laws of the Town of Mashpee. The Board consists of three 90 Dogs removed to the shelter sitting Board Members, with Associate Members sitting 149 Feral and stray cats removed to the shelter from time to time. A unanimous vote of three sitting Board 31 Animal bites investigated Members is required for grant of a Special Permit or 110 Dead animals and birds removed Variance under Chapter 40A. 193 Lost animal reports recorded 52 Barking complaints investigated The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a total of 118 new 19 Wild animals removed from domestic loca- applications in calendar year 1999. Fees in the amount of tions $21,348.00 were also collected in 1999. 19 Injured or sick animals and birds treated The Zoning Board of Appeals is pleased to welcome 99 Citations issued three newly appointed Associate Members: Zella E. 02 Show cause hearings held Elizenberry, Marshall A. Brem and Frederick R. Borgeson. 97