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Vice-Chair Mike Talbot is spear-heading that particu- - Application Forms: RDA, NOI, COC <br /> lar segment. We appreciate the efforts of Len Pinaud, - the Massachusetts Association of Conservation <br /> working on definitions and policies, and the contribu- Commissions (MACC) <br /> tions of Stephanie Jones, our editing"guru". It should - the Massachusetts Public Access Board (PAB) <br /> be noted that Mashpee's regulations are regularly - the PAB list of public facilities <br /> requested by other Massachusetts Conservation - the Massachusetts Office of Environmental <br /> Commissions. Affairs <br /> - the Community Preservation State Website <br /> In last year's annual report, we noted problems <br /> with acts of vandalism, illegal dumping and problems Again, the Commission would like to recognize <br /> with ATV's. These continue, with a new additional the diligence and talents of our dedicated staff. <br /> problem. Last year brought seven incidents involving Administrative Assistant Pauline Beaulieu and our <br /> clearing and/or other incursions onto Conservation Clerk, Aqua O'Hara, are the "backbone" of our <br /> Lands from abutting property-owners. Irresponsible Department.They"go beyond the call of duty"in their <br /> use of ATV's causes erosion,plant destruction and dis- efforts on behalf of the Agent,the Assistant Agent,the <br /> ruption of wildlife. The public should be aware that Commissioners and the public. We would also like to <br /> the Commission will seek legal redress against those thank our recording secretary, Fran Wise, for her <br /> performing unauthorized activities on Mashpee patience, ability to make sense out of our ramblings <br /> Conservation lands.We urge all citizens who enjoy the and her comprehensive minutes. <br /> use of our Conservation Lands to report those seen <br /> causing damage. Lastly, the Commission's grateful for the many <br /> public compliments we receive for the Commission's <br /> Our recently revised website (www.ci.mash- Tour Program.We commend Renee Fudala for the cre <br /> nee.ma.us) will provide "visitors" with updated agen- ation of this very popular program, and for her ongo- <br /> das, scheduled hearings, the minutes, the schedule for ing efforts that evoke much appreciation. <br /> "Nature Tours", the Mashpee Wetlands Protection <br /> Bylaw(Chapter 172 of the Mashpee Code)and its reg- And,again,the Commission commends the other <br /> ulations, and any necessary application forms for per- Departments for their cooperation. The public benefits <br /> mits. It includes the hours of operation, staff and their from the "team spirit" that characterizes mterdepart <br /> titles. The website describes our statutory role- the mental coordination in the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Conservation Commission defines and protects areas <br /> such as wet-lands,floodplains,ponds, streams,coastal On behalf of the Commission, <br /> dunes,coastal banks and banks associated with(fresh- <br /> water) water bodies and wetlands. Also included in John Fitzsimmons, Chairman <br /> our website is information concerning the value of Michael Talbot, Vice Chairman <br /> f 9 wetlands, coastal water quality, protection of coastal Cassandra Costa <br /> resources, ecology, wildlife, education, nature tours Ralph Shaw <br /> and photos. The following Links are also included: Leonard Pinaud <br /> � <br /> - M.G.L. Chap. 131. sec. 40 — the Mass. Lloyd AllenCarole Moore,Associate Member <br /> 5, Wetlands Protection Act Jeff Cross, Associate Member <br /> - 310 CMR 10.00 (the regulations for the above) John Miller,Associate Member <br /> - M.G.L. Chap. 40. sec 8C — The Conservation <br /> Commission Act <br /> - Chapter 172 of the Mashpee Code (Mashpee <br /> Wetlands Protection Bylaw <br /> I <br /> 77 <br /> 116 <br />