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Z Mashpee Select Board Minutes September 11, 2023 WATER QUALITY UPDATES The Town of Mashpee is working with the Town's of Sandwich and Barnstable on the shared Municipal Watershed Agreement. This may represent additional funding opportunities for Mashpee. The Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund board is working diligently to secure the 25% subsidy funding from the State, a critical funding source to assist towns in the clean-up of coastal waterways and embayment's. Many Cape towns have submitted letters in support including the Assembly of Delegates. Cape Cod Aquifund is offering zero to low interest betterment loans tiered at 0%, 2%, and 4% based on income for new sewer connections. The Cape Cod Commission has just released the new flood area guidelines. The Environmental Oversight Committee meeting was comprehensive having presentations by the APCC and NOAH as well as the Directors of Natural Resources from the Town and Tribe discussing matters of importance was well as collaboration efforts to advance funding opportunities for clean water. A slide presentation will be shared with the full Select Board. It was noted the Town and Tribe have been working closely monitoring the various water bodies in Mashpee as well as seeking ways to improve water quality with stormwater management and other projects. Mutual initiatives include but are not limited to, climate adaptation, and habitat restoration in coastal areas. For efficiency and effectiveness collaboration is highly regarded. All Cape towns have water quality concerns. Working closely with the neighboring towns will bring forth progress, but it will take time. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES Invitation from Schools: The School Superintendent has invited the Select Board and Town Managers to attend a tour of the schools on September 22 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oran e Shirt Dav Employees will be encouraged to wear orange shirts on Friday, September 29, 2023. Storm.,Preparation: In preparation for Hurricane Lee there was an update in the event the threat is eminent. Monitoring, notification, and shelter areas were amongst the topics discussed. Beach nourishment may be required. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Respectfully submitted, Kathleen M. Soares Secretary to the Select Board