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Vision Statement "Mashpee is a town with a proud and unique past. Though officially young compared to our neighbors,we draw on roots in a culture that has treasured this place for millennia. While many of us are relative newcomers, we respect the ancient traditions maintained by our Wampanoag community and respect the land and waters which we all now share. The last half century has been a time of rapid growth,great change and some turmoil for our town. What has emerged is a strong and diverse community that seeks to enter the next century with a common purpose and shared identity. Our vision for the future honors our past and the treasures that nature has given us. We have been a small community which welcomed many summer guests. Now, as we have grown, we hope to retain some of our rural character, the freedom of our woodlands, the purity of our waters, the closeness to our neighbors, the affordable cost of living and the tranquility that brought many of us here. At the same time, we wish to boldly meet the challenges of the new century, to ensure the economic well-being of our citizens and to carefully improve upon what our predecessors have built. We want our children to achieve their maximum potential and our seniors to enjoy the fruits of their life's labors. We wish to feel safe in our homes and on our streets, to avoid the congestion,pollution and stresses of bigger places. We seek to maintain the highest quality in our community's appearance,facilities,services and all we undertake to do. Ourgoals maybe similar to those of otherplaces and we share much in common with neighboring towns,but we know in our hearts that Mashpee is special. That is why we are here. That is why so many of us care about our town and are proud to call Mashpee home. Our vision is to keep it so."