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The bays and ponds were all iced after extremely Representative of the Environmental Oversight cold weather in 2017 with a low of-14 Fahrenheit on Committee as well as Representative of Design Review December 29 recorded by the USGS weather station at Committee; Mr. David Weeden, Representative of Mashpee Neck Landing. Some private docks were Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council and the Cape Cod damaged by the ice,but Town docks were not. Commission; Mr.Dennis Balzarini,Representative of the Historic District Commission; and Mr. Robert Thank you to the citizens,boards,commissions, Hansen,Associate Member. committees, and departments of the Town as well as the Mashpee Environmental Coalition,the Friends of December 2017 marked the end of an era for the Santuit Pond, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Barnstable Town of Mashpee with the retirement of F. Thomas County, Massachusetts DMF, UMass Dartmouth Fudala who dedicated 33 years of service as Town SMAST, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for Planner to the Mashpee Community. We are grateful collaboration and support during the year. for his diligent work and vision that supported historical and environmental preservation while Respectfully submitted, fostering new commercial and residential development Richard York that honors the Town's identity and character. Director Tom was a guide and mentor to all who served on the Planning Board. His experience and knowledge were both instructive and inspiring. His technical Report of the comprehension of local, state, and federal governing Planning Department rules, regulations, and laws complemented his understanding of Mashpee's history with his detailed recall of planning cases throughout his tenure. The To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens specifics of subdivisions from decades in the past could of the Town of Mashpee: be recalled with near perfection. The Planning Board is honored to submit its 2017 Tom was a dedicated public servant who Annual Report. Responsible for promoting the health, consistently and dependably acted in the best interest of safety,convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of Mashpee. His dedication inspired others to engage Mashpee,and for the oversight and coordination of the themselves for the betterment of the public good. His long-term planning of the Town, the Planning Board work and his accomplishments set a high personal met to discuss and act upon varying Special Permits, standard for all to follow.Mashpee has many resources Special Permit Modifications, Approval of and assets,but Tom was among the most valuable.The Performance Guarantees,Definitive Subdivision Plans, Planning Board extends its thanks and appreciation to and Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans in 2017. Mr.Fudala for a job well done.He will be missed. Notable projects include the addition of Naukabout Brewing Company to the Mashpee business The Planning Department welcomed part-time community, a new industrial and commercial Administrative Assistant Maria Silva to the team in subdivision for Evergreen Energy, and new May 2017. She has added valuable capacity to the construction at Mashpee Commons marking the department and ensured high quality service to the beginning of its expansion. The Planning Board also Mashpee community. held public hearings on road name changes, and submitted zoning amendments and bylaws to both the It is with deep appreciation that we acknowledge May and October Town Meetings. Mashpee community members who took the time to offer testimony to the Board. Your input is invaluable The Board is led by Ms.Mary Waygan,Chair and and always welcome. The Board owes a debt of Representative of the Board on the Community gratitude towards its excellent staff: Town Planner F. Preservation Committee, and Mr. David Kooharian, Thomas Fudala,Consulting Engineer Charles Rowley, Vice Chair and Representative of the Board on the Administrative Assistant Maria Silva and Board MMR Military Civilian Community Council. Other Secretary Jennifer Clifford. They are integral team members include Mr. Joseph Cummings, Clerk and members in the Board's efforts to carry out its duties and responsibilities. 128