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�04%k1M { <br /> Town of Mashpee Shellfish Commission <br /> : z 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee,MA 02649 <br /> SHELLFISH COMMISSION <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> FEBRUARY 10, 2026—6:OOPM <br /> MASHPEE TOWN HALL— 16 GREAT NECK ROAD NORTH <br /> WAQUOIT MEETING ROOM <br /> PRESENT: Chair, Peter Thomas, Shellfish Constable, Chris Avis, Richard Cook, Buddy Pocknett, <br /> Darryl Christensen and Dwight Pfundstein <br /> ABSENT: Bill Holmes and Jamie Pachico <br /> CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Thomas called the meeting to order in Open Session in the <br /> Waquoit Meeting Room at 6:OOPM. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: None at this time. <br /> MINUTES: Discussion and approval of December 9, 2025, Shellfish Commission Meeting minutes. <br /> MOTION: To approve and accept December 9, 2025, minutes with minor edit. <br /> Motion by: Darryl Christensen Seconded by: Dwight Pfundstein <br /> Vote: The Motion passed unanimously. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: <br /> None discussed. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Mashpee Neck Boat Ramp <br /> The Chair provided an update regarding the ongoing situation involving the Mashpee Neck boat ramp. It <br /> was reported that the matter is currently being addressed in executive session due to legal considerations. <br /> As a result, no substantive details could be shared publicly at this time. <br /> It was noted that the issue remains under legal review, and no further public update has been provided <br /> since the executive session discussion. <br /> Commission members expressed concern regarding the timing of the upcoming season and the lack of <br /> visible progress. Continued delays could affect public access and operations if the ramp remains closed <br /> for an extended period. <br /> At this time, the matter remains unresolved, with no additional public information available. <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Shellfish Constable's Report <br /> Oyster Restoration Project <br /> An update was provided on the Oyster Restoration Project. The Nature Conservancy(TNC)is partnering on <br /> the project and assisting with coordination and funding associated with federal conservation programs under <br /> the Farm Bill. Funding may be available to participating growers for oysters used in restoration efforts. <br /> The Commission was informed that certain Farm Bill-related programs may provide reimbursement at market <br /> rate for oysters placed at the restoration site, including non-marketable product, and may also cover associated <br /> labor costs. Participation would require completion of applicable administrative and application requirements. <br /> Funding availability is anticipated beginning in 2027 under a multi-year program structure. <br /> 1 <br />