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<br />Freshwater Ponds Committee <br />January 20,206 <br /> <br />Amy DuFault is drafting a column for The Enterprise highlighting individuals with personal <br />connections to the ponds. Irene Checkovich offered to provide a contribution, noting that <br />many Mashpee Coalition members live on ponds. <br />Town Government & County Relations <br /> Falmouth Freshwater Committee Meets with BOH <br />Amy DuFault reported attending a Falmouth Board of Health meeting, which included a <br />presentation on the septic utility program and monitoring of IA systems, including an <br />application for an eight-bedroom home near a salt marsh. The Falmouth Pond Coalition <br />was invited to discuss freshwater pond protection. Amy Dufault also referenced a <br />Falmouth pilot project moving forward next month involving approximately 25 participants <br />testing urine-diverting toilets for one year. <br />Members discussed Mashpee’s fertilizer bylaw and enforcement challenges, as well as the <br />possibility of broader state-level intervention. <br /> Working Meeting with Boards <br />Sue Dangel noted that similar water-quality discussions are occurring at the EOC level, <br />including concerns about appropriate IA systems for lakes that do not remove phosphorus. <br />The idea of renewed collaboration among committees, including the Select Board, EOC, <br />and Board of Health, was discussed, particularly around signage for cyanobacteria at <br />trailheads as well as beaches. The committee discussed the importance of staying <br />informed and encouraged all members to watch recordings of various town meetings, <br />including the Conservation Commission and Sewer Commission meetings. Irene <br />Checkovich reported that she checked with the CPC and, at this time, there are no <br />proposed May Town Meeting articles related to ponds or water quality. <br />Update from Visit to EOC Meeting <br />6 <br /> <br /> <br />