07/17/2025 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Sewer Commission t 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 • She questioned the use of conservation land for the project and wanted to know whether the Conservation Commission had weighed in. • She emphasized she voted for the treatment facility to protect water quality in Mashpee Wakeby but did not expect the facility to be built behind her home. • She asked how the Commission is balancing cost, speed, and residents' quality of life in its decisions. Colleen and Kevin Schoefield, 31 Gunter Lane. Ms. Schoefield supported Ms. Aziz's concerns and offered additional context: • The proposed facility would be directly behind their home;within a neighborhood they believed was protected by conservation zoning. • The area includes walking/hiking trails used for recreation and access to a local pond. Construction would disrupt or destroy this access. • The access road at the end of the cul-de-sac would create a dangerous traffic zone, particularly hazardous for children who play in the street. • She strongly criticized the lack of formal notification from the town, learning of the project only via Ms. Aziz. • The perception is that the project is being fast-tracked without public input or consideration of neighborhood impacts. • Property values are likely to decrease due to proximity to a treatment facility and commercial traffic. • She asked the Commission to consider: • Alternative siting(on commercially zoned land) • Extending the existing collection system to connect homes to the current Mashpee WRRF Susan Dangle, 762 Cotuit Road, President, Save Mashpee Wakeby Pond Alliance, offered a supportive perspective, representing a pro-environment advocacy group: • She's a strong proponent of the project, citing its importance in saving the pond. • Confirmed that she was the person who recommended the letter drop to residents. • Acknowledged the need for better communication but expressed hope that fears would be allayed once the public learned more about the nature of cluster systems. • Described a similar facility she regularly visits, noting it's non-intrusive and not like a large WRRF. • Emphasized that the state has approved the project,while 50%of Cape towns did not receive approval. • Asserted this is a model project for nutrient removal and urged continued community education. OLD BUSINESS Nothing discussed