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�04%k1M { <br /> Town of Mashpee Shellfish Commission <br /> : z 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee,MA 02649 <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Shellfish Constable's Report <br /> The oyster season opened successfully, with strong participation and positive feedback on stock levels. "You <br /> Are Here" star markers were added to maps at the suggestion of Dwight Pfundstein. Aquaculture signage has <br /> been installed at all boat ramps and at the Seconsett Causeway using a Barnstable County—funded grant <br /> received approximately two years ago to educate the public on aquaculture. <br /> Staff met with representatives from the Tribe, MIT Sea Grant,USDA, The Nature Conservancy(TNC), and <br /> Barnstable County to discuss opportunities to expand shellfish and aquaculture activity in Popponesset Bay. <br /> Each group is exploring potential next steps. <br /> Little River/Facilities: <br /> The remaining 250,000 quahog seed were planted under nets on Thatch Island. Tanks and docks were <br /> winterized, gear was pressure-washed, empty cages were removed from Thatch Island, and docks at Ockway <br /> Bay were prepared for winter conditions. Silos were inspected,with some identified for repair. The land off <br /> Red Brook Road was identified as a new storage facility for the Department of Natural Resources for the <br /> Town of Mashpee. <br /> Oyster Restoration Project: <br /> Work continues with TNC and the Department of Marine Fisheries. A silt boom was deployed, and 134 cubic <br /> yards of cultch were placed in rows per the approved plans. In the spring, oysters of varying sizes and spat- <br /> on-shell will be distributed to support propagation. <br /> Regulations Update: <br /> The revised shellfish rules and regulations are targeted to take effect on January 1, 2026. Commercial <br /> fishermen support the changes, and there are no substantive changes for recreational diggers. <br /> Enforcement: <br /> Enforcement continues for both recreational and commercial shellfishing activity. <br /> The department is exploring options to address food insecurity, including providing free shellfishing permits <br /> to eligible individuals. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> MOTION To adjourn. <br /> Motion by: Darryl Christensen Seconded by: Peter Thomas <br /> Vote: The Motion passed unanimously. <br /> Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55pm. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Gina Gonsalves <br /> Board Secretary <br /> List of Documents: <br /> • Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025 <br /> • Shellfish Constable Report—November 2025 <br /> • Condensed and Revised Rules and Regulations—both Recreational and Commercial <br /> 3 <br />