07/01/2024 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Community Preservation Committee Minutes July 1, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS CPC Applications proposed for funding at the October 2024 Town Meeting; Jamie Regan, Acquisition of 475 Nathan Ellis Highway: Jamie Regan was in attendance to request the Community Preservation Committee consider the acquisition of 475 Nathan Ellis Highway, an 8.1-acre more or less parcel that encompasses (9) lots for open space and recreation purposes. It was noted Mr. Regan met with the Town Manager last July to discuss the project proposed for funding at the October 2023 Town Meeting. The project has thus been under consideration for the past year. Mr. Regan indicated the property is part of the 2008 Open Space & Recreation Plan for acquisition to protect Flying Squirrel Pond, the Childs River and Johns Pond. Mr. Regan also commented on the site which includes a 2400 square foot dwelling unit comprised of (4) 2-bedroom units having 1 bath in each unit consisting of 600 square feet with Town water hookup and an IA septic system. The property is family owned. It is a large rectangle, and the topography is flat. The site is located at the southern end of Johns Pond, which is one of the deepest ponds on the Cape. There is an old boat ramp on the property. This may be beneficial as the Harbormaster currently rents space on the pond. A seasonal dock would also benefit monitoring and enforcement activities. In addition, there are multiple wetlands on site that would be protected. There is also a small trail system network. Correspondence was received from the Assistant Conservation Agent with regards to existing conditions and benefits of the acquisition. It is recommended that acquiring the parcel would aid in open space protection furthering the Town’s goal of water quality protection. With a dwelling on the property and a hard compact parking surface area along with the IA septic system this parcel could potentially provide recreational benefits to the public and residents of the Town of Mashpee. Mr. Regan earnestly stated his family has a strong interest in selling this land to the Town. If supported he asked if it was possible to place a stone or marker to identify his family name on this land. This is a rare gem of property in the State of Massachusetts. Since Mr. Regan’s mother is aging, the family would like to move forward with the transaction as soon as possible.