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Select Board <br />Minutes <br />April 28,2025 <br /> <br />Roll Call Vote <br />Selectwoman Sherman-yes Selectman Weeden-yes <br />Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes <br />Selectman O’Hara-yes <br /> <br />Presentation by Massachusetts State Senator Dylan A. Fernandes <br />The Select Board welcomed Dylan Fernandes, Massachusetts State Senator, who is touring Cape <br />towns to introduce himself, hold public meetings, and promote transparency and engagement at <br />the State House. <br /> Numerous key issues were discussed, including updates on the Pocasset Mental Health Center. <br />Emphasis was placed on holding public forums to address Cape Bridges and to encourage greater <br />community involvement. Environmental factors affecting the Cape were also a significant part of <br />the discussion. <br />Selectman Weeden raised concerns about MassDevelopment’s plan for a regional housing <br />commission under the Cape Cod Commission. <br />Fernandes responded by noting that there is an emphasis on treating the Cape as a unique <br />environment with tailored solutions rather than blanket state policies. <br />Update on the Mashpee Food Pantry <br />The Select Board welcomed Frank Fantasia, Director of Christ the King Food Pantry. Frank <br />Fantasia notes the pantry serves 125 families weekly, distributing 6,000 pounds of food with the <br />help of 100 volunteers and no paid staff. It’s non-denominational and primarily supported by the <br />Greater Boston Food Bank, which is facing a $2.3 billion budget cut. The pantry also partners with <br />the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund for financial aid. <br />Selectman Cotton praised the commitment of the volunteers and encouraged others to consider <br />volunteering. <br /> <br />COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Review and Approval of Special Event Permit Applications <br />Annual Race Amity Day, June 8, 2025, 12-4 PM <br /> <br />