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On October 7 our first positive case of rabies was confirmed. The sick raccoon was found on Cayuga Report of the Avenue. During this month a second raccoon tested Harbormaster positive for rabies. The sick animal was found on Cotuit Rd. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen At the October Annual Town Meeting, I submit- and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: ted three articles that proposed by-law amendments to modernize the town's animal regulations. The first Well another busy year! The economy and gas being a zoning article that would define commercial prices seemed to change boater's times of heavy usage and residential kennels. Town Meeting voted against to weekends,but during midweek boat traffic was less the new zoning by-law. than the year before. On November 7 a sick skunk from Noisy Hole The waiting list for salt-water moorings grows Rd tested positive for rabies. The rabid skunk bit the still larger, with waits at some location in the 12 to 15 person who transported the animal to Cape Wildlife year range. located in West Barnstable. The person received treat- ment to prevent the fatal disease. The dredging at Popponesett Bay outer channel went very smoothly, with the sand being pumped to In December sick raccoons removed from Wading Place Rd. stairs. Sampson Mill Rd and North Glen Drive tested positive for rabies. The inland lakes and ponds had a busy season, Since rabies in ground animals has arrived this many times the ramps were full by 7 a.m. and traffic during weekends at an all time high with many bass year on Cape Cod I would encourage citizens to take tournaments at Mashpee Wakeby, Johns Pond, and the following precautions; Stay away from all wild Santuit Pond. animals and stray domestic animals — you cannot tell if an animal is rabid by observing its behavior. Get The Department maintains 97 aids to Navigation, your pets vaccinated—for its protection and yours. Do 4 regular patrol boats, 1 offshore search and patrol not let your children have contact with wild animals. boat, 1 pumpout boat, and 2 Mooring barges. I would like to stress the need for safe boating education to At this time I would like to thank all of the everyone. Town's boards, committees, departments, personnel and citizens for their continued support of this depart- I would like to thank the other town departments ment. that we work with: Police, Fire, DPW, MIS Director, Town Clerk's Office, and Selectmen's Office, Respectfully Submitted, Conservation and Treasurer's office. June M. Daley, Animal Control/Special Police Officer Please have a safe and enjoyable boating season, and always lend a hand to other boaters in need, or in trouble. Respectfully Submitted. n• -- Perry F. Ellis Chief Harbormaster € � X� now , z 7 _ .r li 128