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<br /> Assistance,Tax Preparation,Computer training,etc.If Senior Community. In particular, we appreciate the
<br /> you are a town person looking to volunteer come and support of the citizens at Town Meeting.With this sup-
<br /> see us. port the Council continues to define and redefine its
<br /> mission and to meet the needs of the community.
<br /> In May, the Council on Aging sponsored a
<br /> Brunch at the Coonamessett Inn for its volunteers. Respectfully submitted,
<br /> Approximately 165 volunteers attended, and Mr. Matt THE MASHPEE COUNCIL ON AGING
<br /> Trask,President of Communica,Inc., and chairman of Arthur Weinstein, Chairperson
<br /> the Cape Cod Technology Council, provided an Jeanne Noussee, lice Chairperson/Secretary
<br /> overview of high tech happenings and gave insight to Robert Osborn, Treasurer
<br /> the direction the high tech sector is taking on the Cape. Aurora Bird, Secretary
<br /> During the ceremonies several volunteers were recog- Frank Hicks
<br /> nized for outstanding service: the Robert E. Traylor Miriam Mullin
<br /> "Most Valuable Volunteer Award" went to Anne Betty Jones
<br /> Tierney who does private rides for seniors to physician
<br /> and other appointments and the Viverette Robinson James Long, Director
<br /> "Rookie of the Year" went to Merton Sapers who has Lynne Waterman, Outreach Coordinator
<br /> been a senior dynamo in town since arrinving in 1998
<br /> and whose accomplishments include leading the
<br /> Mashpee Men's Club, Mashpee TRIAD, and Friends
<br /> of the Council on Aging. Overall in 2000, volunteers
<br /> provided in excess of 14,000 hours throughout the sys- Report of the
<br /> tem and their contribution is valued at a figure in Historical Commission
<br /> excess of$120,000.
<br /> In April the Mashpee Council on Aging norm- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
<br /> nated Joseph Dellagala as Mashpee Senior Citizen of Citizens of the Town of Mashpee
<br /> the Year to Elder Services of Cape Cod and the
<br /> Islands. Mr. Dellagala was honored at the Elder The Mashpee Historical Commission has sworn
<br /> Services Annual Meeting at the Coonamessett Inn in to preserve, protect and maintain the historic and cul-
<br /> May and honored again in June by the Mashpee tural features of the town of Mashpee. To that end,the
<br /> Council on Aging at its volunteer brunch with a year 2000 was another successful year at the Archives
<br /> proclamation by the town designating June 16th as and for the Mashpee Historical Commission.
<br /> Joseph Dellagal Day in the Town of Mashpee. This
<br /> was a well-deserved honor for a man who has given Over eight hundred people attended exhibits or
<br /> much time, talent, energy and intelligence to senior came to the Archives. In addition, we have received
<br /> issues both at the Carol H.Jacobson Senior Center and countless telephone calls and emails inquiring about
<br /> throughout the Town. We all are proud of Joe and the Mashpee's history and culture. Also, many people
<br /> contributions he makes and the leadership example he have visited our Website and taken a virtual tour of
<br /> sets. Mashpee's past.
<br /> The Council wishes to take special note of the It was with sadness that the Historical
<br /> contribution of the Senior center Staff during the year. Commission accepted the resignation of Joanne
<br /> We are pleased to acknowledge Virginia Gray, James Ferragamo who has full time employment in
<br /> Long, Nancy Halloran, Lynne Waterman, William Falmouth. Joanne has been a staunch protector and
<br /> McReynolds, Joe Mendes, Marcia Duffany, Richard procurer of Mashpee's History for many years.During
<br /> Brien, Judith Genge, Mike Webb and the 210+volun- her tenure on the Commission she has collected and
<br /> teers who assist in the daily operation of your Center. organized over a thousand photographs. She produced
<br /> The staff is proud to be of service to all our residents. videos of Mashpee people past and present. She was a
<br /> popular speaker on various topics concerning
<br /> The Council on Aging functions as an arm of Mashpee. In 1993, she wrote Mashpee 02649: the
<br /> town government and,as such,wishes to acknowledge people, the Buildings and the Story of the Mashpee
<br /> the continued support shown to us by the Board of postal Service, an overview of the 130-year history of
<br /> Selectmen, the Town Administrator, Assistant Town the post office. At the same time, she gathered rare
<br /> Administrator, Department of Public Works, Leisure postcards of Mashpee. She donated this expensive and
<br /> Services and all other town departments which pro- special collection to the Archives. Also, she designed
<br /> vide direct and indirect services to the Council on
<br /> Aging, the Carol H. Jacobson Senior Center and the a pictorial exhibit for the 125th anniversary of the
<br /> town's incorporation as well as chaired the 125th
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