01/16/2002 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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April 25, 2001 j Don Priestly - - --- ' Anchor Self Storage P.O. Box 599 Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 Re: Anchor Self Storage Facility, Mashpee, Massachusetts Intensive(locational) Archaeological Survey PAL#1247, MHC #RC.27596 Dear Mr. Priestly: PAL has completed fieldwork for an intensive(locational)archaeological survey of the proposed Anchor Self Storage Facility project area in Mashpee,Massachusetts(Figure 1). The survey was conducted under State Archaeologist's Permit #2015 issued by the Massachusetts Historical Commission(MHC). Fieldwork for the intensive survey was conducted during the weeks of April 9 and April 16,2001 utilizing the methodology outlined in the technical proposal for this project. This document presents the results and management recommendations of the intensive survey. The fieldwork portion of the intensive survey began with a walkover survey of the project parcel. which was designed to refine the preliminary archaeological sensitivity assessment. look for surface indications ofarchaeologicalsites,and select specific locations for subsurface testing. The walkover survey determined that the entire project impact area is located on a level.wooded plot of land. No indications of prehistoric or historic period resources such as artifact scatters, stone walls, depressions, or orchards was noted in the project area or in the immediate vicinity. A total of 43,50 x 50 centimeter(cm)test pits was excavated within the archaeologically sensitive portions of the 33,600 square feet(sq ft) proposed for development. The testing was completed in the form of 3, 30 x 30 meter(m) test pit blocks. each containing 13 test pits: and along one linear transects, with test pits placed at 10-m intervals. No cultural materials were recovered during the intensive survey. 210 Lonsdale Avenue Pawtucket. RI 02860 in. 401.728.8780 r%s 401..-28.87S-;