2006-Annual Town Report - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

and events with many having multiple listings to serve Services, and youth serving groups continues to be an the public. We are extremely happy to be able to work important aspect for maximum space use. with the Mashpee School Department along with their custodial crews in offering many of these programs. SPECIAL EVENTS: We have also found that more participants are utilizing A special "Thank You" goes to our dedicated ; our web site to access and signup for programs. Special Events Committee who worked extremely Program offerings and income were again up while hard in providing community-wide activities for our our expenses remain in check. Our most successful residents this past year. Kudos again go to Ted programs this past year were our expanded computer Naldony of Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, Lissa courses (QuickBooks Pro, MS excel, Creative Digital Daly of Mashpee Commons, Elise Perry of the Photography, etc.); Fitness and Dance continue to do well (Jazzercise & Ballroom Dance); and recreational Children's Museum, Joyce Ballasandro of Plymouth sports programs (Young Adult & Over 30 Basketball, Savings, and citizen members Ted Theis, and Ben Perry. We would also like to thank Lieutenants Jon Co-Ed Volleyball). Read and Michael Sexton of Mashpee Police for coor- The annual Mashpee/Cape Cod Super Swim at dinating the Police and Fire Departments' assistance, In addition, the Mashpee Citizen Police Academy John's Pond in June unfortunately had to be resched- should be recognized for their ongoing help in assist- uled this year from June until August because of bad ing with our runs, swims, and festivals. weather. Though the numbers were down because of it—many long-time participants came out for the event The 6th Annual Community Picnic and again. The Woodland SK Run in July (over 100 run- Fireworks display at Mashpee High School had a gala ners)has become an annual favorite for locals and oth- night featuring good weather and excellent entertain- ers from around the region. Though a hot day — the ment and activities. We would like to especially thank run was enjoyed by all —kudos to Heidi McLaughlin the Mashpee School Committee as well as Brad Tripp along with the Mashpee Police Citizens Academy for and his dedicated staff who made this event possible at their help. In addition, this year's Annual Family the new location. Kudos should also go to Fire Chief Sandcastle Competition turned out to be a big success George Baker and his staff for a safe and enjoyable with the winning Castle — "SpongeBob" going to venue. Prior to the July 4th celebrations, Leisure Mathew and Olivia Sullivan, and Ashley Goverman. Service was fortunate to be able to present the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast in a concert at SPACE NEEDS: Mashpee Commons. The evening was filled with Again, the demands of limited space and fund- great music and an enthusiastic attendance. We are in along with a drop off of volunteerism continue as hoping to be able to present this wonderful band again g� g P our prime concerns for our future. for the upcoming year. Outdoor field space-is of prime concern. A new The 20th Annual Oktoberfest festival was again Little League field at Heritage Park along with added a huge success given great weather and careful plan parking, upgrading of facilities had occurred three ring. The Special Events Committee did a terrific job years ago. But with our escalating youth population, in presenting this great community event. I would like additional sports teams,along with longer playing sea- to thank Mashpee Commons, Mashpee Library and sons; it has become more and more significant that we Friends of the Library, Mashpee Police and its develop additional fields in the near future. New fields Citizens' Academy, along with TD Banknorth,Capes will eventually come on line thanks to the new Bank and Trust, Plymouth Savings, Roche Bros., Community Partnership Act that will fund Phase I of Mashpee Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Mashpce ` creating two multi-purpose fields at Heritage Park. It Boosters Club, Mashpee Chamber of Commerce,and is hoped that with Phase H of the project two new Dino's Sports Bar for all their support. youth baseball fields will come on line. SPECIAL THANKS Indoor Space - The lack of adequate gym space Special thanks again need to go to a number of for both school and community activities continues to sponsors and volunteers for all the support that they be a concern. Most all school gyms are being utilized gave the department this past year. As always,without on a daily basis from the end of the school day to late their assistance, many of our programs and events at night, especially during the colder months. A close relationship between the School Department, Leisure would not be able to take place. I would like to thank all of our Department Staff for their dedicated support, a R i 138