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tion has had an obvious impact. Members also Report of the actively lobby town officials and Disability p Committees of other towns to seek amendments to Building Inspector local and state codes to incorporate these accessibility features. To the Honorable Board of Selectman and The The cooperation of planners of special events in Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: town are now being proactive in incorporating handi- capped Peng and access into their event planning. What a Year! Nationally and now Locally! The Special thanks to Mr. Jim Vaccaro, Mashpee abysmal trend of real estate and construction is finally Commons Community Liaison, for arranging handi- knocking at our door. Here in Mashpee, however, the capped parking and drop-off points for Mashpee Night knock is somewhat softer. Just prior to the end of the at the Pops. year construction activity was very similar to that of previous years. We have seen an obvious shift in per- Handicapped parking is always high on our list mits from single-family detached dwellings to more of concerns and we are pleased to note significant remodeling and commercial work. A discouraging improvement. Thanks in large measure to the efforts market for some however has provided an incentive to of the civilian parking patrols organized by Mert others and the realization that now might be the time Sapers with the support and assistance of the Mashpee to start that project. Police Department, many citations have been issued for misuse of handicapped parking spaces. The reduc- Two large Town initiatives were a major portion tion in the number of violations noted in recent of our year. The Fire Substation has been completed j months suggests the parking patrols are having a pos- and the new Library breaks ground as this goes to itive effect. print. The Substation was finished in record time and will be a quality addition to the Town's infrastructure. A major project planned for 2009 is intended to The Library,when completed,will be one of the finest improve beach access to the mobility impaired. in Massachusetts. The architectural design, choice of Toward this end,Catherine Laurent and her DPW staff materials used and the state of the art energy saving are developing plans for a hard surface walkway to be features incorporated in this building,demonstrates the placed over the sand to enable people who rely on towns desire to provide the residents with only the wheelchairs,walkers,etc.,to move close to family and very best. The new Post Office has been perrnitted, friends on the beach. but construction is on hold until sprung. The committee also will continue to emphasize Although residential 1&2 Family detached per- the need for more accessible residential construction. mits are waning other residential development contdin- We also will stress the need for a closed captioning ues. The next phase of Southport's planned capability on local television channels during negotia- Community is underway and interest and construction tions on contract renewal with Comcast. Finally, we is brisk. The mixed-use development of Mashpee hope to continue working with other officials and Commons appears to be on hold for the moment but agencies to ensure the needs of the disabled are incor- approvals are in place and construction could start at porated in emergency planning. any moment. Respectfully submitted, Commercial development is still drawn to William Dundon Mashpee. The Sovereign bank was completed this Marilyn Farren year, as was the old Liquor Warehouse. '�Ve have also Patricia Lugo issued permits for the build out of existing space at Patricia Parolski South Cape Village. A new retail outlet, Oanne Stop, Merton Sapers recently opened and another restaurant.,Wicked, is not Richard Stevens far behind. Interest continues for other avm- lab'e space Beverly Wooldridge at this location particularly with the ;anticipated road. Robert Wooldridge (Chairman) opening at Joy Street. Charles Maintanis (alternate for Mr. Stevens) Our Department is now enforcing the'nth Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code for 1&2 Family residential constructions. NVe are also in the process of implementing the new 7th Edition Bas: 99