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HUNTING (B) The "Committee" would like to thank Hunting is not a permitted use of the "Park" Joseph Souza for his 20 years of service and under the terms of the 1981 "Agreement", but Town all his help to us in making recommenda- Bylaws do not prohibit such activity, and thus, the tions about the "Park". We will miss his matter is submitted to the "Committee" for its consid- guidance but wish him well in his retire- eration each year. ment. Accordingly, the "Committee" in 2006 again (C) The "Committee" would like to express their thanks and appreciation to John W. considered whether or not hunting should be permitted pp within the "Park" during the 2006-2007 hunting sea- Cramer, Jr. for his years of service to the son. The major issue to be determined was whether or "Committee" as a member and as its chair- man. His presence is missed by everyone not hunting at this time was compatible and consistent serving on the "Committee". with the current use of the "Park . Park Supervisor, Joseph Souza stated that there (D) Relative to the"Park",there are a number of had been no reported incidents to his office. Mr. facilities that were proposed and planned for by the State but have not been implemented. Souza recommended that "Committee" continue to allow hunting for the upcoming season. The They are: "Committee" voted unanimously to allow hunting for the 2006-2007 hunting season. This recommendation (1) Showers to permit hunting is again probational, and will be con- (2) Toilet Facilities sidered and reviewed each year. As in the past, sig- (3) Changing rooms(4) Adequate lifeguards. As per nage will be posted in all safety zones as well as on Wills Work Road. State laws that specify that a minimum of one lifeguard for OTHER MATTERS every 500 linear feet of beach be provided. There had been no (A) The"Committee"has spent much of its time lifeguards at the "Park" since at meetings this year with its concern of the 2002. We are happy to report future of the"Park"We do not want to see it that they were present at the lost to the Citizens of the Commonwealth. beach from the first week of July Letters outlining our concerns have been until the third week of August sent the Board of Selectmen, the BIA, and this year. the Attorney General's office. (E) There are presently two opening for addi- Since the "Committee's" establish- tional Mashpee representatives on the ment in 1977,our goal has been to guide the "Committee". Meetings are usually held at conservation and recreational use of the Town Hall on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Meeting "Park". The paramount goal in all planning notices are posted at Town Hall or are avail- objectives is preservation of its natural able by calling the Town Clerks office. The scenic beauty. The development and use of public is welcome to attend meetings and the park is limited to sunning, hiking, fish- express their opinions and views. ing, nature interpretation, non-motorized biking, and recreational use consistent with I, in behalf of the "Committee", take this oppor- the fragile ecology of the site. tunity to thank Senator Robert O'Leary and Representatives Matthew Patrick and Jeffrey Perry for The "Committee" feels that they have their efforts and cooperation. protected and preserved this fragile piece of real estate, and have ensured that it may be The"Committee"also expresses its thanks to the accessible to, and enjoyed by, all our citi- Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, and zens. We strongly feel that it should con- other Town officials for their input and cooperation. tinue to remain in our care. 133