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A Board of Selectmen Minutes 6 June 8, 1998 APE01NT_M_ENTS AND HEARINGS Sheriff DeMello -Proposed Prison SiteDisgussjoty- (continued) Selectman Caffyn related concern with regards to the proposed site selections in the proximity of area neighborhoods. The issue of lighting was also addressed In addition, Selectman Caffyn indicated that three sites were selected, and the Town of Mashpee was not consulted with regards to the site selection process. It was noted that the new correction institution is expected to house two hundred and fifty inmates. The site locations in the area of the Falmouth gate and sewerage treatment plant are approximately 4/1Oth's and 6/1Oth's of a mile from area neighborhoods. The base is an area of approximately 22,000 acres. Joseph Dellagala, a Mashpee resident in the area of the proposed site location related concern with respect to properly devaluation. Mr. Dellagala indicated that he feels like a prisoner in his own neighborhood as he referred to the site proposal and of homes that have not been sold because of the pollution and air traffic. A Falmouth resident living near the gate voiced concern to the increased traffic, and suggested the correctional institute be buried within the reservation and away from area residents. Roy Woodard, a resident of Horseshoe Bend Way,Mashpee stated that the prison location proposal is within the present flight path. He stated that he is bothered continuously by the whistling of recirculating pumps, and the noise from the airplanes. Motion made by Selectman Caffyn to authorize the Executive Secretary to draft a memo to Sheriff DeMello on 6/9/98 in opposition to the present site proposals. Concerns relative to safety, property values, lighting, traffic, and proximity to area homes will be addressed. Motion seconded by Selectman Frye. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.