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Committee, and was elected chairperson of the Mashpee Human Services Committee. Also, as a member of the Barnstable County regional group, Healthy Aging -Cape Cod, she led the Council on Aging's effort in conducting a community survey. This survey provided important data which will help the Town plan for Mashpee's growing senior population. In 2019, the Friends of Mashpee Council on Aging continued its support of the Council on Aging, the Senior Center and the community. The Friends of the Mashpee Council on Aging continued its valuable community service by offering clothing and other necessities for many of our townspeople through the operation of its thrift shop, located opposite the Senior Center. In addition, they contributed to the Senior Center by subsidizing the mailing of the newsletter, broadcast email, and by contributing to the holiday gift program for Mashpee seniors. Thank you to the Friends' leaders, Eleana Janik and Beatrice Apfel, and all the Friends for their support. They are always seeking new volunteers to help at the thrift shop, so please stop by the thrift shop if you are interested. The Senior Center continues to use part-time, grant -funded, and volunteer positions to support its operation. The Council on Aging wishes to thank all of their employees for their dedication and service. The Council on Aging wishes to acknowledge the continued support shown to us by the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Department of Public Works, Human Services, Police and Fire, Library, IT, and all other Town departments and committees which provide direct and indirect services to the Council on Aging, the Mashpee Senior Center and the senior community. In particular, we appreciate the support of the citizens of our town. With this support, the Council on Aging continues to meet the challenges of our growing senior community. Respectfully submitted, David Egel, Chairman Marijo Gorney, Vice -Chairperson Virginia McIntyre, Treasurer Jean Noussee, Secretary Michael Murphy Rachel Hodgman Norah McCormick Lynne Waterman, Director Report of the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: In 2002, the Town of Mashpee received approval to establish its Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) through a special act of the legislature (2002 Mass. Acts 376). This act outlines the EDIC's makeup and responsibilities. The seven - member board is appointed by the Mashpee Board of Selectmen and meets monthly (or as needed) at Town Hall. MISSION "To advocate sound growth policy and to stimulate sustainable economic opportunities that will enhance the quality of life within the Mashpee Community." Mashpee EDIC is preparing for the next evolution of the Town's economic development efforts. Our work for the upcoming year includes: • Creating and distributing a survey for businesses to better understand what industries are in Mashpee, what their needs are for employment, and what challenges they face. • Updating the town's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to business. • Bringing in speakers from a variety of backgrounds to better understand different issues and how they can affect businesses in town. • Work constructively with other boards and committees, and other interest groups in the town, to create solutions that help businesses, residents, and the people who work here. • Find ways to attract a diversity of businesses to the Town, and work with existing businesses that want to expand. • Continue to streamline the process for starting a new business or bringing an existing company to Mashpee. 127