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South Cape Beach was seriously eroded. Over Report of the 2000 tons sand was used to nourish the beach. i Department of Public Works The Mashpee Shores subdivision conversion was started in the fall. The existing paving was reclaimed, additional drainage installed and a two To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the asphalt Citizens of the Town of Mashpee base course was provided for the Winter. The project will be completed in 2001. There were sixteen snow and ice events through- The D.P.W. developed an agreement with out the winter season. Only two storms required snow AFCEE that they will pay$116,000 to pave a half mile plowing. section of Hooppole Road after their installation of The D.P.W.replaced our seven-year-old backhoe groundwater treatment system of plume SD-5. and purchased a skid steer vehicle. During the Spring The Department of Public Works is pleased to the D.P.W. building was repainted. serve the community throughout the year.We look for- The road conversion of Pickerel Cove Road was ward to improving value to the citizens of the Town of completed in June. The construction cost of$184,804 Mashpee. was 30°Io within budget. Respectfully submitted, An emergency generator powered by natural gas R. Gregory Taylor was installed to fully power the D.P.W. building dur- Director of Public Works ing power outages. Engineering design for the physical improve- ments and signalization of Route 130/Main St. and Great Neck Road North was awarded to V.H.B. Inc. An engineering design contract was awarded to Report of the the BSC Group to design the bikeway/sidewalk along Council on Aging Route 151 from the Police/Fire station to Old Barnstable Rd. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Town meeting approved two new D.P.W. posi- Citizens of the Town of Mashpee tions. This is the first addition in staff in over ten years, increasing the D.P.W. staff to fifteen. The Council on Aging is the organized commit- ment by the people of Mashpee to coordinate and to In the Spring we cleared the trees and top soil for carry out Health, Welfare, Educational, Social and the Fire Station addition and renovation.In the Fall we Recreational services and programs designed and prepared,graded, and paved the parking lots.The total implemented to address opportunities and solutions value of work provided was over$20,000. for the empowerment and betterment of the Senior Communities. It is mandated responsibility through Additional drainage was added along Hooppole state government to meet the needs of those in the Road and Back Road. Fencing was replaced at population who are 60+. The Council on Aging may Heritage Park. act as a direct provider, a sponsor or co-sponsor,or the originating source of information and referral. During the year we prepared a 100 ft.x 50 ft.area at Heritage Park to receive playground equipment Election of officers was held at the annual meet- donated in the memory of Edward C. "Tiger"Long. ing which occurred in July. At that meeting, Arthur Weinstein was elected Chairman, Jeanne Noussee was The D.P.W. office area and senior center were elected Vice-Chairman, Robert Osborn was elected improved with landscaping. Treasurer and Aurora Bird was elected as Secretary. Special thanks goes out to Miriam Mullin and Meetinghouse Road paving and road shoulder Elizabeth Jones who served several years as work were completed between Asher's Path and Great Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson respectively.Frank Neck Road North. Hicks continues to give valuable service as a COA member. 138