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www.mashpeema.gov for a full list of acceptable items). In 2019, approximately 11.5 tons of food waste was collected at the Transfer Station. In addition to the materials collected at the Transfer Station, the Town continues to provide other recycling services and programs for residents and property owners. At the DPW, residents or property owners can purchase recycling and compost bins at a reduced price and dispose of their medical sharps (containers provided at no cost; program is funded by the Barnstable County Extension Service and the Town of Mashpee). The Town continued to host with the other Upper Cape towns four free reciprocal hazardous waste collections in 2019 (August collection in Mashpee at the Middle/High School) as well as with the other Cape towns the 2nd year of a pilot program funded by MA DEP for collection and recycling of latex paint. Information on the scheduled collection events for 2020 will be available in early Spring . Check the Town's website at www.mashpeema.gov/transfer- station. A complete list of the materials accepted at the Transfer Station can be found on the Town's web page at www.mashpeema.gov/transfer-station. Cemetery: In 2019, 21 plots and 4 niches were sold at Great Neck Woods Cemetery. Twenty-seven interments were held. Fees collected from sale of plots are deposited into a dedicated cemetery account. Cemetery operations are 100% funded through this account. Respectfully Submitted, Catherine Laurent Director Report of the Recreation Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: MISSION To meet the needs of our community by promoting quality educational programs, recreational activities, and special events that are designed to enhance personal growth, learning opportunities and community development, while focusing on the educational and recreational interests that influence our health and well-being. PROGRAMS Kids Klub Childcare Center: This coming year will mark our 28th year in operation as a Town - sponsored program. It is the only center in Town that offers year-round, full-time daycare, in addition to half - day preschool. Kids Klub Childcare Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our self -funded center offers affordable care and quality programming to over 51 families with children ranging in age from 15 months to 6 years old. Our toddler, preschool, and full-time daycare programs typically fill to capacity during the course of the year. Children who are 3 and 4 years old attend our half -day or full -day preschool program, any number of days during the week. This flexibility in scheduling provides families with more latitude in the care and education of their children, while remaining affordable. High staff retention provides consistency in teaching standards and a dependable, familiar environment for the children as they grow with the center. Our seven full-time employees and three part-time employees work closely with the Mashpee school system to prepare the children for Kindergarten. In July of 2019 we said farewell to long-time Childcare Coordinator and founder of the program, Margaret "Peggy" Geary, after 40 years at the helm. Mrs. Geary is looking forward to travelling and spending more time with family, friends, and especially, her grandchildren. Her dedication, commitment and passion will leave a lasting legacy on the children and families of the Mashpee Community. Thank you Mrs. Geary! 159