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Schoolmasters Richard DeSorgher and Pedro also uplifts the plant and animal environment," he said Carrasquillo and schoolmarm Nancy Soderberg, of the proposed town seal. "I think everyone can feel in time period costumes, took turns welcoming all proud that this symbol and logo is moving forward." visitors each time the schoolhouse was open and gave presentations on the history of the schoolhouse and In the seal's limited space, the 4.8-mile Mashpee River takes center stage as the sun rises, representing the importance it played in Mashpee and Wampanoag history. both a new day and recognizing the Wampanoag tribe as "people of the first light."An eagle flies close to the Third Annual Indigenous People Day Open House sun representing Mashpee's connection to its creator, The MHC was able to continue our annual with "Welcome to Mashpee" written in Wopandak, the Indigenous People Day Open House for the third Wampanoag language. year. This year we continued the tradition of having David Weeden Committee Chair visitors visit both the One-Room School House and Theresa Cook Committee Member/Clerk the Mashpee Archives. The MHC put on a display of Evan Lehrer Town Planner photos, trophies, artifacts, etc. on Mashpee's history. Kathleen Mahoney Library Director This year we had two special displays. One was on Joan Tavares-Avant Historical the history of Popponesset and the second highlighted Brian Weeden Tribal Council Representative photos of past Mashpee sports teams. Many of the Patricia DeBoer School Superintendent visitors recognized members of their families and friends in the youthful pictures. We also added to our Respectfully submitted, pictorial display some additional faces from the past. These also brought out comments of excitement by Ava Costello, Chair friends and relatives of those represented. Richard P.DeSorgher 2019,2020,202111istoric Preservation Awards Brian A.Hyde The MHC was pleased to finally gather in person Rosemary Burns Love again to honor the Mashpee Historical Commissions Nancy Soderberg Historic Preservation Awards for 2019 and 2020. This is Joan Avant Tavares an annual award given to an individual or organization Brian Moskwetah Weeden recognizing a special contribution to the preservation Ann Graham,Senior Clerk or advancing the knowledge of Mashpee History. Given covid, and scheduling issues, we were not able to give out the 2019 Award to Ramona Peters and the Native Land Conservancy for their work obtaining the rights to the Jefferson, Cleveland and Keith Islands Report of the in Mashpee Wakeby Pond and the 2020 award to Human Resources Department Rosemary Burns-Love for her dedication to preserving Mashpee history as a MHC Commissioner, author of two books, plus numerous articles and pamphlets on To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Mashpee history. Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Joining these past recipients at the award reception It is my privilege to submit the Annual Report were the 2021 Mashpee Historical Commission Award of the Department of Human Resources. The Human recipients: the members of the Mashpee Town Seal Resources Department staff remained steadfast in their Committee. In an article published in the Cape Cod commitment to serving the Town of Mashpee in the Times, November 29, 2021, by Rachael Devaney, most efficient and effective way possible. explains the meanings behind the new design. As a resource department, we provide assistance MASHPEE — For Brian Weeden, Mashpee and support to all department heads and employees Wampanoag Tribal Council chair, the redesigned on personnel matters under the general guidance of Mashpee town seal reflects the makeup of the Mashpee the Town Manager, with daily operations overseen by community. the Human Resources Director, the Assistant Human "I feel like the design we came up with as a group Resources Director/Payroll Administrator, Benefits really represents who we are as a tribal community but Administrator,and a Human Resources Assistant. 122