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 On May 2, 2024, a draft of Regulation 25 was distributed to all <br />Conservation Commissioners for review, with discussion scheduled for <br />the May 9, 2024 meeting. <br /> The regulation will cover the town of Mashpee. <br /> Local town bylaws, as regulatory instruments, aim to be stricter than State <br />regulations, a goal of the current revision. <br /> At the May 9, 2024 public meeting, many supported the revised <br />regulation, but the Popponessett Beach Association (PBA) raised concerns <br />and requested to wait for DEP's completion of performance standards. <br /> PBA's chief objection is the requirement for "raze and replace," which <br />mandates demolition if updates or renovations do not meet the 50% rule <br />based on floodplain coverage and home value. <br /> Members agreed to propose regular joint meetings between committees to <br />ensure alignment, communication, and consistency, suggesting the Select <br />Board facilitate these meetings. <br /> <br />COMMITTEE REVIEW <br /> <br /> Review EOC’s Mission, Vision, and Values <br />o EOC Mission Statement Edits: Committee Members <br /> Further discussion to follow with the understanding between Members <br />that this will be moved up to the beginning of the next meetings agenda. <br />o EOC Priorities: 5 Key Issues – items <br /> Further discussion to follow. <br /> <br />UPDATES <br /> <br /> Water Quality Updates Fish Consumption/Swimming <br />o Johns Pond - Children under 12, people who are nursing, pregnant, or may <br />become pregnant should not consume any fish. All other people do not eat <br />smallmouth bass and limit consumption of other species to 1 meal per year. <br />o Ashumet Pond - Children under 12, people who are nursing, pregnant, or may <br />become pregnant and all other people should not consume any fish. <br />o https://www.mass.gov/doc/public-health-freshwater-fish-consumption-advisories- <br />2024-0/download <br />o Swim notification from the State has been received and states PFAS detected at <br />public beach swimming not a health risk. Avoid swallowing water and avoid <br />foam is present. <br />o The Mashpee Health Agent and the Director of Natural Resources/Shellfish <br />Division Member have both requested additional information from the state with <br />concerns from the notification received. <br /> <br /> Open Floor for Additional Comments & Questions <br />o Committee members, stakeholders, & attendees are encouraged to share their <br />input & questions <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />