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The Plan will be a major undertaking with large Policy is established by a five member Board of water quality, land use and fiscal ramifications for the Commissioners—four of whom are elected and one Town. We invite all residents to actively participate in state-appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts, development of the plan over the next year through our Monthly meetings are held at the housing authority meetings and public hearings, by reviewing and com- offices on the second Thursday of every month,at 5:30 menting on the draft reports we generate and by any PM unless otherwise posted at the Town Hall. We cur- other means available. It took decades for our water- rently have one vacancy on the board. Current mem. ways to get into their current poor condition and it will hers are as follows: probably take decades to clean them up, but we're David Harsch–Chairperson about to get started in earnest next year. Your help will E. Stuart Peoples–State Appointee, be sincerely appreciated. Vice-Chairperson Richard Halpern Respectfully submitted, Deborah Battles Dan Homeyer F. Thomas Fudala, Chairman Dennis H. Balzarini, Vice Chairman Activities During the Past Year: Donald R. Desmarais, Clerk 2004 brought severe budget cutbacks resulting in reduction in staff salaries and hours. In 2003, we paid out over $267,000.00 in rent subsidies for Mashpee Report of the residents and spent approximately $30,000.00 for the maintenance and upkeep of our two properties, Housing Authority Homeyer Village and Breezy Acres. The Authority has continued to focus on address- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen ing the affordable housing crisis in the town of and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee Mashpee in various ways. Along with The Community Builders we submitted our second appli- Mission Statement: cation for funding to HUD for the development of our It is the mission of the Mashpee Housing new affordable housing for the elderly on our Asher's Authority to remain committed to working coopera- Path/Falmouth Road property. Although the funding tively with community, state, Federal, and local offi- was not approved for this round, we intend on submit- cials to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to ting another application for the 2005 round of funding, the citizens of Mashpee in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. The Authority continues to explore the possibil- ity of further development of family housing on our General Information: property located 570 Old Barnstable Road (Breezy The Mashpee Housing Authority is located in the Acres), including the construction of modular housing Community Building of the Frank J.Homeyer Village, under a group endeavor with the Department of 7 Jobs Fishing Road, Mashpee, MA 02649. Office Housing and Community Development. hours have been changed to accommodate a reduction in staff. Regular business hours are now Monday and Our non-profit corporation, the Mashpee Wednesday from 8:00 AM – Noon, Tuesday, Affordable Housing Trust has been working on trying Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. to correct title issues with regards to land we received Hours for office operation may differ from week to from the town. We have been unable to move forward week dependent on staff schedules,meetings and other with any construction until this matter is resolved. appointments outside of the office. Clients are encour- aged to call for an appointment if they need to see Resident Services: someone. Special appointment times can be arranged. Several services and recreational activities are offered A 24-hour drop box has been installed in the office to our residents: entry way to drop off paperwork at any time. A monthly newsletter is provided; Bingo is offered at least twice a month; Blood pressure clinics are held The Housing Authority's Executive Director is once a month;there is an annual Ice Cream Social;pot Leila Botsford. Management and administration of luck dinners; afternoon teas; an annual the Mashpee Housing Authority is the responsibility Barbecue/Cook-out, in conjunction with the Town of of the Executive Director, with support from staff Mashpee's annual Fireworks display; and an annual comprising of a part-time Administrative Assistant Holiday Party. In addition, the housing authority i and part-time Maintenance person. maintains a small library for resident use. 138