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7 Job's Fishing Road. This development includes two 2006 a successful year as we strive to provide safe, barrier free units. decent, and affordable housing to all Mashpee resi- dents. We look forward to working together to meet Six State Family three bedroom units funded the challenges of the coming years and firmly believe under the State 705 Program,Breezy Acres at 570 Old that our success will only occur through a cooperative Barnstable Road. This development includes one community effort. y three-bedroom barrier free unit. Staff: 25 Scattered site family and elderly units funded Leila Botsford, PHM, Executive Director via the Federal Section 8 Program. Alice Eld, Administrative Assistant Robert Noelte, Maintenance Laborer rv.. Objectives for the Coming Year: r • Remain active in the development of afford- Respectfully submitted, able housing in the town of Mashpee. David Harsch— Chairperson Francis Laporte—State Appointee • Select a developer and submit an application to Richard Halpern, Vice-Chairperson HUD for 202 funding for the Asher's Path Deborah Battles Project. Dan Homeyer Leila Botsford,Executive Director • Sustain efforts in obtaining funding to develop four more units of family housing at 570 Old Barnstable Road (Breezy Acres). Report of the • Maintain involvement in all community orga- Mashpee Historical nizations,boards, and coalitions. Commission 1 • Continue to supply resident services,a resident newsletter, and recreational activities. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the • In keeping with its tradition, the Mashpee Citizens of the Town of Mashpee Housing Authority carry on working to The mission of the Mashpee Historical achieve a balance of housing policies, pro- Commission (MHC) is to preserve and maintain the grams and resources to serve its community. history of Mashpee and identify, evaluate, and protect We hope to be prepared for the future and have its cultural heritage, historic records and properties. confidence in the ability of the Town of Mashpee to assist in providing affordable During 2005, the MHC went through a number housing opportunities for our residents. of significant changes. With enormous regret, we Quality, economy and efficiency will be the accepted the resignation of our Chairperson of 12 guiding principles. years, Ann Whitlow, due to health problems. Her favorite project, the old South Mashpee Schoolhouse, • Further the mission and activities of the stands as a lasting tribute to Ann's dedication and hard Mashpee Affordable Housing Trust. work to preserve Mashpee's past. While the Schoolhouse may be the most visible of her accom- Gratitude• j The Mashpee Housing Authority wishes to plishments, new residents as well as long-term mem- hers of the community enjoyed her Know Your Town express its gratitude and thanks to the Board of talks and greatly appreciated the many things she con- Selectmen, Fire Department, Police Department, tributed to the MHC, the Archives, and the Town. Highway Department,Council on Aging,the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Housing Program, and Mashpee In July, Lee Gurney became Chairperson. Three Human Services for all of their support and coopera- tion during this past year. new Commissioners(Paula Peters and Gail and Joseph { Slattery.) joined Lee, historian Rosemary Burns, and The Mashpee Housing Authority hopes to work Sunny Merritt to bring current Commission member- j with federal, state, county, and local offices to make ship to six. 178