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As noted in previous years,the Commission and and reviewed each year. As in the past, signage will Mashpee officials and residents have serious work cut be posted in all safety zones as well as on Will's Work out for us to identify funding and financing strategies Road. for developing the facilities and practices needed to clean up our waterways. It took decades for our WILL'S WORK ROAD waterways to get into their current poor condition and The Committee has continued to express concern it may take a longer time to clean them up,but we are over the condition of the road and its accessibility to at the point where we have a Plan and must summon emergency vehicles serving this section of the the will to fund it. Your continued support for our work Park. The road was once again graded to insure access. and participation in this decision making process,as in We are still hoping to get the road redirected.We will past years,will be sincerely appreciated. continue to work toward having this project funded. Respectfully submitted, OTHER MATTERS F.Thomas Fudala, Chairman The Committee is sad to report the death of Joseph N.Lyons, Vice Chairman William Martiros. Bill served on the Committee since Bradford H.Pittsley, Clerk it was established in 1977. His knowledge and service Thomas F.Burns will be missed. The Park was unable to provide lifeguards this Report of the season. South Cape Beach Advisory There are presently two openings on the Committee Committee, one from Mashpee and one from Sandwich. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the On behalf of the Committee,I would like to thank Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Representative David Vieira for his effort and The South Beach State Park Advisory cooperation in support of the Park,as well as the Board Committee,at its 2017 meetings,considered and made of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other Town many recommendations relative to the use and officials for their input and cooperation. management of the South Cape State Park and its I would also like to thank James Rassman and amenities. other members of the WBNERR staff. Lastly,I would HUNTING like to thank all Committee members,past and present, Hunting is not a permitted use of the Park under who have given their time and dedication. the terms of the 1981 Agreement,but the Town Bylaws Respectfully submitted, do not prohibit such activity, and thus, the matter is submitted to the Committee for its consideration each Jeralyn Smith,Chairman Joseph Bohnenberger, Vice-Chairman year. Robert Palmer, Clerk Accordingly, in 2017, the Committee again J.Michael Cardeiro considered whether or not hunting should be permitted Perry Ellis within the Park during the 2017-2018 hunting William Martiros season. The major issue to be determined was whether Lewis Newell or not hunting at this time is compatible and consistent Michael Sweatman with the current use of the Park. Robert Lancaster,Barnstable Representative David Clarke,Falmouth Representative During the 2016-2017 hunting season,there were no incidents reported pertaining to hunting; therefore, the Committee voted to allow hunting for the 2017- 2018 hunting season. This recommendation to permit hunting is again probational, and will be considered 161