09/16/2025 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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,�yrxrasr�.a Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Commission " 16 Great Neck Road North ° Mashpee, MA 02649 Open Space and Recreation Plan Status Discussion turned to the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The new town planner, Brian Tobin, reportedly has the OSRP on his short list of priorities, but no formal status update has been provided. The planning board has recently begun discussions about updating the town's Local Comprehensive Plan, which will rely heavily on the OSRP as a major chapter. Members noted that developing the OSRP typically requires a public committee, which in other towns is sometimes the conservation commission, the planning board, or an ad hoc group. They suggested that Mr. Tobin identify the best structure for Mashpee. Anne Malone, Representative of the Environmental Oversight Committee (EOC), which partnered with the Conservation Commission to request CPC funding for the OSRP, confirmed they are awaiting Mr. Tobin's guidance and may invite him to their next meeting for an update. All agreed that while the planner's workload is heavy—including housing production planning and the comprehensive plan—finalizing the OSRP remains an urgent task. Potential Open Space Acquisition near Zachary's and Mashpee River A brief inquiry was made regarding a potential open space acquisition near Zachary's and the Mashpee River. If the conservation commission wished to pursue the property, it would need to vote formally and submit an application by the November 1st deadline. Members emphasized the importance of timely action, reminding that Town Meeting approval requires documented minutes of such a vote. Homeyer Village Roof Replacement Delay Ms. Barbee discussed the condition of Homeyer Village's roof. Although CPC funds had been allocated for its replacement, the roof has not been fully redone. Instead, only patches were applied, according to both direct observation and confirmation from residents. It was suggested that Breezy Acres roof work was prioritized first because it was easier to complete. The delay at Homeyer may also stem from COVID-era disruptions in labor availability. Committee members agreed to continue monitoring the situation and request updates, as the full replacement remains outstanding. 10