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(B) Relative to the"Park",there are a number of Report of the facilities that were proposed and planned for by the South Cape Beach Advisory State but have not been implemented. They are: Committee (1) Showers (2) Toilet facilities I (3) Changing rooms f To the Honorable Board of Selectman and the (4) Adequate lifeguard coverage. Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Jim Rassman confirmed that the state law j requires two life guards on duty simultane- The South Cape Beach State Park Advisory ously. Jim stated that there would be two- i Committee ("Committee") at its meetings during the lifeguards on duty starting June 19, 2010. year 2010 considered and made various recommenda- Signs will be posted "Swim at YourOwn tions relative to the use and management of the South Risk" on days the lifeguards were not on Cape Beach State Park("Park") and its amenities. duty j HUNTING k„ On behalf of the "Committee", I would like to Hunting is not a permitted use of the Par under the terms of the 1981 "Agreement", but Town take this opportunity to thank Senator Robert O'Leary and Representatives Matthew Patrick and Jeffrey bylaws do not prohibit such activity,and thus,the mat- perry for their efforts and cooperation. ter is submitted to the "Committee" for its considera- tion each year. The"Committee"also expresses its thanks to the Accordingly, the "Committee" in 2010 again Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other Town officials for their input and cooperation. considered whether or not hunting should be permit- ted within the "Park" during the 2010-2011 hunting We also wish to thank Alison S. Leschen, Jim season. The major issue to be determined was Rassman, and other members of the WBNERR staff. whether or not hunting at this time was compatible and consistent with the current use of the "Park". I would like to thank the"Committee"members, past and present, who have given their time and dedi- Jim Rassman from WBNERR reported that there cation to the various issues. The present constituency were no problems last year with the hunting and that of the "Committee" is as follows: f he is working closely with the Falmouth Rod & Gun Club on quail restoration. Jim spoke in favor of hunt- Jeralyn Smith, Chairman ing approval for the coming year. Frank K. Connelly, Vice Chairman J. Michael Cardeiro The "Committee" voted unanimously to allow Augustus Frederick hunting for the 2010-2011 hunting season. This rec- William Martiros ommendation to permit hunting is again probational, Ben Lofchie and will be considered and reviewed each year. As in Lewis Newell the past, signage will be posted in all safety zones as Steven Pinard well as on Will's Work Road. Lance Lambros, Sandwich Representative Robert Lancaster, Barnstable Representative OTHER MATTERS Carey Murphy,Falmouth Representative (A) Ben Lofchie submitted his resignation from The "Committee" in a letter dated September 15, Respectfully submitted, 2010. The "Committee" would like to express their Jeralyn J. Smith thanks and appreciation to Ben Lofchie for his many Chairman, South Cape Beach Years of service on the "Committee". His presence State Park Advisory Committee and participation will be missed. 143