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actively participate in its development through our There were no incidents reported pertaining to meetings and public hearings, by visiting our hunting during the 2012-2013 hunting season. The www.mashpeewaters.com web site,by applying to the "Committee"voted to allow hunting for the 2013-2014 Selectmen to fill the above-mentioned vacancies and hunting season. This recommendation to permit by reviewing and commenting on the draft reports we hunting is again probational,and will be considered and generate. It took decades for our waterways to get into reviewed each year. As in the past, signage will be their current poor condition and it will probably take a posted in all safety zones as well as on Will's Work longer time to clean them up, but we are now at the Road. point when we must decide how to do it, who will do it,and how to fund it. Your continued support for our RUNNING WATER FOR PARK FACILITIES . work and participation in this decision making process The Committee members are unanimous in the will be sincerely appreciated. conviction that running water should be made available in case of fire,as well as for outside showers for patrons Respectfully submitted, li to rinse off after leaving the beach and before changing. F.Thomas Fudala, Chairman We received the following response from the DCR Joseph N. Lyons, Vice Chairman regarding running water at the"Park": Mark N. Gurnee, Clerk Thomas F. Burns "Although your letter proposes the possibility L.Glenn Santos of drilling a well that is designed to operate on solar L Paul Gobell,Administrator panels,we anticipate that such a project would still entail considerable permitting and testing requirements. In addition,provision of water via a Report of the solar-powered well does not address the consequent South Cape Beach Advisory need to install appropriate means to dispose of used Committee water. Despite these challenges, we are willing to explore this option further in consultation with DCR Legal and Engineering staff and to also discuss TTo the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the other possible alternatives with you." Citizens of the Town of Mashpee WILLS WORK ROAD The South Cape Beach State Park Advisory The "Committee" has also expressed concern Committee ("Committee") at its meetings during the over the condition of the road and its accessibility to year 2013 considered and made many emergency vehicles servicing that section of the"Park". recommendations relative to the use and management WBNERR and a DCR roadway engineer met at the site of the South Cape Beach State Park ("Park") and its last fall. They met with Town officials this summer and amenities. are developing a plan with estimated costs for the improvements to the road. We are waiting for a plan HUNTING and budget to be developed. Hunting is not a permitted use of the"Park"under the terms of the 1981 "Agreement", but the Town BOARDWALK Bylaws do not prohibit such activity, and thus, the During the season the WBNERR staff under the matter is submitted to the "Committee" for its direction of Park Supervisor John Singleton installed a consideration each year. boardwalk from the new changing rooms to the beach. It is attractive and makes the walk to the beach more Accordingly, the "Committee" in 2013 again accessible to all. We have received many positive considered whether or not hunting should be permitted responses to this improvement. within the "Park" during the 2013-2014 hunting season. The major issue to be determined was whether OTHER MATTERS or not hunting at this time was compatible and (A) The"Committee"would like to congratulate consistent with the current use of the"Park". John Singleton and his crew for the improvements added to the park this season. 143