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lic using the "Park", or persons residing close to the OTHER MATTERS locus of hunting. The Master Plan of Development requires that a Visitor's Center and other amenities be con- The Park Supervisor, Joseph Souza Jr., in his structed in the "Park". Due to alleged budget difficul- written report, stated in essence, that there had not ties, this has not as yet been done. The "Committee" been any major problems during the past hunting sea- will continue its efforts to effect compliance. son; that Patrols were made daily to the Park during the hunting season; Safety Zones and signage were The "Committee" Chairman did in 2003 recom posted as needed. It was his opinion that there was no mend the reappointment in office of those members of need to curtail hunting activities for the coming sea- the "Committee" who are appointed by the Mashpee son Board of Selectmen. Meetings of the"Committee"are usually held on There were also statements by representatives of the last Tuesday of each month as designated at 6:00 the hunters who expressed their reasons in favor of P.M. As in the past, the public is urged to attend and continued hunting. There were not presented at the express its opinions and views as to all phases of the meeting any incidents wherein the hunters had caused any injury to the public using the "Park", or to the overall use and development of the "Park". nearby residents. It is to be noted that the current agenda of the "Committee"does not necessitate, at least at this time, Although there is clearly a growing concern by regular monthly meetings. Therefore, it. is recom- the "Committee" as to whether hunting should be mended that any person intending to attend, first call allowed, it was the consensus of a majority of the the Town Clerk for such purpose. members that the current use of the "Park" was not such that the "Committee" could foresee any conflict Barbara Gannon has been the secretary of the between regulated hunting and current "Park" use. "Committee" for the past eighteen years. She is an This recommendation to permit hunting is again pro- excellent secretary and has most efficiently and capa- bational, and will be reviewed and considered each bly performed all her responsibilities. Her interest and year, or as the situation may change within the year. performance in behalf of the "Committee" has been The above recommendation, as in the past years, is outstanding. conditional upon the Park Supervisor placing "safety Zone" signs in prominent places to protect the public, I, in behalf of the "Committee", take this oppor- and that patrols would be made by "DEM" personnel tunity to thank Senator Robert O'Leary and Representatives Mathew Patrick and Jeffrey Perry for as time and staffing would permit. their efforts and cooperation. STONE MEMORIAL The"Committee"also expresses its thanks to the Chairman Kirsner made reference to a commit- Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator and ment made by Richard Kendall,former Commissioner other Town Officials for their input and cooperation. of"DEM", some years ago that"upon the completion I also wish to thank former "DEM" of the process of acquiring the land now known as South Cape Beach Park, and upon the opening of the Commissioner, Peter C. Weber for his dedication and "Park",that there would be a stone memorial inscribed commitment to the development of the "Park". Also with the names of the Selectmen and "Committee" Nick Vontzalides, "DEM"Attorney, Joseph Souza.Jr, members and such others who had dedicated a tremen- Park Supervisor, Christine Gault, (WBNERR) and dous amount of time and effort in this accomplish- other members of the staff. ment. As in the past, I cannot say enough for the mem- A"Sub Committee"was appointed to establish a bers of the "Committee", present and past, who have list of the names to be inscribed on this memorial. given their time and dedication to the various issues. It '. is a rewarding experience to be associated with those A report was thereafter filed and approved by the people who are deeply and sincerely attuned to the "Committee" which recommends "that the names of best interests of the "Town". the original signers to the 1981 Agreement be The present constituency of the voting members inscribed on the plaque". Chairman Kirsner has writ- of the "Committee" is as follows: ten to "DEM" relative to this matter but as yet there has not been any response. The matter will be fur- Morris Kirsner, Esq. Chairman thered. William Martiros Vice Chairman 140