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in 2002, this brings the total sales to forty-two. In Center. From time to time, residents from the Town addition, four niches in the columbarium were sold. attended and participated in the meeting. The meeting was and is open to the public. During 2003, thirty-one (31) burials were held, Election of officers was held at the annual meet. nineteen (19) at Great Neck Woods Cemetery and twelve (12) at Indian Meetinghouse Cemetery. ing which occurred in July. At that meeting Arthur Weinstein was re-elected Chairman, Jeanne Noussee The Department of Public Works is pleased to was re-elected Vice-Chairman, Robert Osborn was serve the community throughout the year.We look for- elected Treasurer and Regina Godfrey was elected as ward to improving value to the citizens of the Town of Secretary. During the year Edward Dombrowski Mashpee. resigned. Respectfully submitted, The Council on Aging continues to advise the town fathers regarding senior issues. Of major interest R. Gregory Taylor in 2003 was the development of the new Senior Center Director of Public Works approved at Town Meeting. The Council on Aging participated in determining senior space needs and design through representation by Council on Aging members on the Senior Center Building Committee. The building is slated to open in late 2004. ' Town Clerk records indicated that there were 1,536 seniors in Mashpee in December of 1990 and rt ; 3,050 seniors as of the Year 2000 census.A check with a the Town Clerk in December of 2003 showed a tally of 3,750 seniors, an increase of 700 or twenty percent since the 2000 census. The senior population of Mashpee continues to grow at a rapid rate. In 2002 the Friends of Mashpee Council on Aging continued their support of the Council on Aging and Senior Center. The Friends continued their valu- able community service by operating the Thrift Shop providing clothing and other necessities to many of our townspeople. In 2003, a new organization (Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center, Inc.) was developed by townspeople to help support the growth of the Senior Report of the Center. This non-profit 501C3 organization is a tax- exempt y exem t deductible charity whose purpose is to pro- Council on Aging mote senior programs and services for Mashpee resi- dents. esrdents. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen The Council on Aging through the Carol H. and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee Jacobson Senior Center promotes a number of volun- teer opportunities both at the Senior Center and The Council on Aging is pleased to submit their throughout Town. Volunteers number in excess of 240 2003 Annual Report. citizens. They bring diverse skills, talents and abilities The Council on Aging and the Carol H.Jacobson and happily share their energy and time with their Senior Center are the organized commitment by the neighbors and friends. Among the many ways they people of Mashpee to coordinate and to carry out share their gifts are Friendly Visiting, Respite health, welfare, educational, social and recreational Program, Nutrition Site, Meals on Wheels, services and programs for those in the population who Transportation,Senior Dimension Mailing,Telefriend, are 60+. The Council on Aging may act as a direct Social Committee, Senior Orientation, Senior Center provider, a sponsor or co-sponsor, or the originating Clerical Tasks, Crafts, Art Lessons, Receptionists, source of information and referral. School Volunteer, Mobile Library Services, Thrift Shop,SHINE Counseling,Food Stamps,Exercise pro- The Council on Aging met monthly on the sec- gram, Weight Training, Senior Singers, Fuel and Wednesday of the month at 9AM, usually in the Assistance,Tax Preparation,Computer Training etc.If Town Hall due to space limitations at the Senior 130