Mashpee, MA

Board of Health

The Mashpee Board of Health will discuss changes to regulations for innovative and alternative on-site septic systems, specifically adding Zone II as a required area and tightening nitrogen discharge standards near water bodies. The board will also review minutes from the August 19 meeting and address a specific case at 27 Oregon Road regarding a failed septic system. No public hearings or appointments are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion of changes to Innovative/Alternative On-site Septic Systems Regulation
• Proposal to require Zone II as an Innovative/Alternative area
• Proposal to require 11 mg/L total nitrogen standard for properties within 500 feet of surface waters or wetlands
• Review and approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of maintaining failed septic system at 27 Oregon Rd until sewer hook-up

Conservation Commission

Historical Commission

The Mashpee Historical Commission will finalize and vote on the 2026 Update: Roles and Responsibilities of MHC Commissioners, including determining activity participation and confirming meeting times. The body will also review the 2026 Calendar of Events. The agenda includes a commissioner resignation and standard procedural items.

• Vote on 2026 Update: Roles and Responsibilities of MHC Commissioners
• Review 2026 Calendar of Events
• Commissioner Resignation

Finance Committee

The Mashpee Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on new articles for the October Town Meeting warrant, finalize its explanations for warrant articles, and review its report opening letter. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving updates from town and school liaisons.

• Review, discuss, and take action on new articles in the October Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and finalize draft Finance Committee explanations for Warrant Articles
• Draft Finance Committee explanations for Warrant Articles without explanations
• Review, discuss, and finalize Finance Committee Report Opening Letter
• Town Manager updates

Waterways Commission

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The Mashpee Council on Aging board is meeting to review reports and discuss old and new business. Key items include progress on AARP/MCOA initiatives, a Holiday Gift Giving Program, and monetary receipts by the Mashpee Active Living Center. The agenda is largely routine, with public comment and standard reports.

• Discussion of AARP/MCOA progress
• Holiday Gift Giving Program proposal
• Monetary receipts by MALC (Mashpee Active Living Center)
• Public comment period
• Reports from Director, Treasurer, and coordinators

Finance Committee

The Mashpee Finance Committee is meeting to review, discuss, and take action on warrant articles for the October Town Meeting, including those currently on hold and new articles. They will also finalize committee explanations for the articles. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Review and take action on articles on hold in Draft of October Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and take action on new articles in Draft of October Town Meeting Warrant
• Finalize draft Finance Committee explanations for Warrant Articles
• Draft explanations for Warrant Articles without explanations
• Town Manager updates

Conservation Commission

The Mashpee Conservation Commission is meeting to deliberate on a Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at 190 Monomoscoy Road, followed by public comment and reviews of several coastal construction and revegetation projects. The agenda includes an executive session for deliberation on the Monomoscoy Road application, then open session items including certificates of compliance and proposed docks, piers, and house construction.

• 190 Monomoscoy Road: single-family dwelling and mitigation plantings (NOI, Map 114, Parcel 41A)
• 80 Summersea Road: coastal bank revegetation (COC)
• 86 Summersea Road: existing pier, ramp, and float (COC)
• 86 Summersea Road: house construction and landscaping (COC)
• 156 Monomoscoy Road: proposed dock, float, and ramp (COC)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, including a continued 40B comprehensive permit application for a 65-unit rental development with 17 affordable units at Route 28 and Jobs Fishing Road. The board will also consider continued hearings for a nonconforming structure addition at 63 Monahansett Road and a raze-and-replace special permit at 68 Waterway, and will vote on an extension request for the 40B project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation involving the board.

• Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. 40B for 65 rental units (17 affordable) at Route 28 and Jobs Fishing Road, Map 74, Parcel 20A-3
• Written Finding for addition, covered entryway, and shed at 63 Monahansett Road (R-3, Popponesset Overlay)
• Special Permit to raze and replace single-family home at 68 Waterway (R-3)
• Withdrawal of special permit request at 29 Jeep Place
• Executive session on litigation: NextGrid Persimmon, LLC et al. v. Sangeleer, et al., Land Court Case No. 25 MISC 000327

Conservation Commission

The Mashpee Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several conservation-related applications, including a Notice of Intent for a new single-family dwelling at 190 Monomoscoy Road. The agenda also includes multiple Certificate of Compliance requests and other coastal property proposals. The meeting begins with an executive session to deliberate on the 190 Monomoscoy Road application.

• 190 Monomoscoy Road: Notice of Intent for single-family dwelling and mitigation plantings (Map 114, Parcel 41A, owner Kevin Cayer)
• 80 Summersea Road: Proposed coastal bank revegetation (Burton Liebman, rep. Falmouth Engineering)
• 86 Summersea Road: Proposed existing pier, ramp, and float (Babbette Liebman, rep. Falmouth Engineering)
• 86 Summersea Road: Proposed house construction and landscaping (Babbette Liebman, rep. Falmouth Engineering)
• 156 Monomoscoy Road: Proposed dock, float, and ramp (Maurice and Mary Cassanelli, rep. Steven R. Ball)

Conservation Commission

The Mashpee Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing water quality issues and initiatives, receive updates on various restoration projects, and review a Notice of Intent for a new single-family dwelling at 190 Monomoscoy Road. The meeting includes public comment periods for each agenda item.

• Notice of Intent for 190 Monomoscoy Road: single-family dwelling and mitigation plantings (Assessor's Map 114, Parcel 41A)
• Discussion on water quality issues and initiatives
• Updates on Red Brook Road Culvert, Upper Quashnet Restoration, Johns Pond and Santuit Pond Milfoil, Chop Chaque Bog Restoration, Mashpee River Restoration, Santuit Pond Fish Ladder
• Herring Warden and Harbor Management Committee updates
• Guided Nature Tours August schedule

Economic Development and Industrial Committee

The Mashpee Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) will meet to review progress on the Guide to Doing Business in Mashpee and the Community Kitchen project, and to discuss the Mashpee Prosperity Plan. A guest speaker from Barnstable County will present on food access initiatives and their connection to workforce development and the local economy.

• Review of Guide to Doing Business in Mashpee: progress, content, resources, distribution
• Community Kitchen project update and potential partnerships
• Discussion of Mashpee Prosperity Plan goals and next steps
• Guest speaker Andrea Scarpellini, Barnstable County Food Access Coordinator, on food access and workforce development

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review account balances, prepare for its annual public hearing on September 22, 2026, and close out completed projects. They will also discuss Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1 and 2 under old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific funding requests or project details listed.

• Review Community Preservation Program account balances
• Prepare for CPC Annual Public Hearing on September 22, 2026
• Close out completed projects
• Discuss Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1 and 2

Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee

The Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee is meeting to accept prior meeting minutes, discuss biweekly lake measurements, coordinate with the APCC on boat ramp communication, and review boating regulations for Mashpee and Wakeby lakes. The agenda is largely procedural with routine updates and a regulatory review.

• Accept minutes of July 28, 2026 meeting
• Lake measurements (done every two weeks)
• Boat ramp communication with April Wobst of APCC
• Review Mashpee & Wakeby Boating Regulations

Select Board

The Mashpee Select Board is meeting to review several administrative items, including amended policies for athletic field and building use, Community Preservation Act financials, a contract recommendation for a property revaluation update, and the draft warrant for the October 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also consider appointments to the Waterways Commission and the Economic Development Industrial Corporation, and sign a proclamation for Mary Kinder Day.

• Review of amended Select Board Policy 042 (athletic fields) and Policy 062 (town/school buildings)
• Review of CPC financials with Finance Director Dawn Thayer
• Recommendation to award contract to PK Valuation Group for FY2027-FY2028 revaluation update
• Review of Draft #4B of October 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Appointments to Waterways Commission and EDIC; proclamation for Mary Kinder Day

Human Services

The Mashpee Human Services Committee is meeting via Zoom to review minutes from June 26, 2026, and discuss human services contracts, a schedule of presentations, and the Director's Report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific contract amounts or project names listed.

• Review of minutes from June 26, 2026
• Discussion of Human Services Contracts
• Schedule of Presentations
• Director's Report

Finance Committee

The Mashpee Finance Committee is meeting to review, discuss, and take action on warrant articles for the October Town Meeting, including those currently on hold and new articles. They will also begin drafting explanations for these articles. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and welcoming a new member.

• Review and act on articles on hold in Draft of October Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and act on new articles in Draft of October Town Meeting Warrant
• Begin drafting Finance Committee explanations for Warrant Articles
• Town Manager updates
• Welcome new Finance Committee member

Sewer Commission

The Mashpee Sewer Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on a variance to the Flow Neutral Bylaw (Chapter 108) for the Willowbend Cranberry Point property. The hearing will be continued again to September 17, 2026. The agenda also includes public comment, old and new business, and updates from the chair and wastewater superintendent.

• Continued public hearing: Variance to Flow Neutral Bylaw (Chapter 108) – Willowbend – Cranberry Point
• Hearing to be continued to 9/17/26 at 2:05 pm
• Public comment period
• Wastewater Superintendent update

Conservation Commission

The Mashpee Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on various conservation-related items, including an executive session on 190 Monomoscoy Road, approval of minutes, and ongoing discussions on water quality. The agenda includes 12 Notices of Intent for projects such as septic system upgrades, house reconstructions, and coastal restoration. Several items are continuations from previous meetings.

• 14 Little Neck Lane: first floor addition and septic upgrade with nitrogen reducing system
• 68 Waterway: demolition and reconstruction of flood compliant dwelling
• 27 Kim Path: house reconstruction and septic system upgrade
• 1 Great Field Landing: swimming pool construction
• 146 Popponesset Island Road: pier maintenance

Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee

The Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee is meeting to approve July minutes, hear reports on security signs, a camera donation, weed barrier installation, and fence repairs. Old business includes a budget of about $330 for a weed barrier and a possible warranty replacement for a hose. New business includes recruiting a new board member, reminding gardeners about winter crop requests, and reviewing bylaws with a goal to finish by November.

• Approval of July board meeting minutes
• Security signs purchased and installed
• Camera and solar lights donated by Allan Peterson
• Weed barrier budget of about $330 for rest of fiscal year
• Review of MCGAC bylaws and proposed changes

Planning Board

The Mashpee Planning Board is meeting to review minutes from August 5, 2026, and to vote on a requested continuance for a Verizon Wireless special permit application for a 130-foot monopole tower at 524 Great Neck Road North. The public hearing on the tower, which began July 1, is scheduled to continue to September 3 if the board grants the request. The board will also receive reports from its engineer and town planner, and discuss board training.

• Special permit application by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a 130-foot monopole tower and ground equipment at 524 Great Neck Road North (Assessor's Map 87, Parcel 4)
• Requested continuance of the public hearing to 9/3/26 at 6:40 PM, with board vote anticipated
• Review of meeting minutes from August 5, 2026
• Update on anticipated board training on meeting process and procedure
• Engineer invoices: none scheduled

Board of Health

The Mashpee Board of Health is meeting to review and approve minutes from June 17, 2026, and to consider two variance requests for septic system setbacks. They will also discuss, without voting, proposed changes to the Innovative/Alternative On-site Septic Systems Regulation that would require certain properties to meet stricter nitrogen removal standards.

• 18 Forest Rd – variance requests for septic system setbacks (5' to 10', 6' to 10', 15' to 20', 19' to 50')
• 36 Little Neck Ln – variance request for minimum setback distances
• Discussion (no vote) on adding Zone II's as required I/A area
• Discussion (no vote) on requiring 11 mg/L or better total nitrogen for properties within 500 feet of surface waters or wetlands

Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee

The Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee will meet to discuss pond water levels with experts, receive updates from town staff, and review subgroup reports. They will also consider a proposed 1% reduction in Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding moved to the WIIF account for the October Town Meeting vote, and recap a recent reconsideration meeting.

• Panel discussion on pond water levels with Ashley Fisher, Dan Kent, and Mike Palmer (APCC)
• Proposed 1% reduction in CPC moved to WIIF for October Town Meeting vote
• Sewer meeting 8/20 regarding Willowbend variance request
• Adopt A Drain event update
• Hazardous Waste & Textile Recycling Event on 8/22

Environmental Oversight Committee

The Environmental Oversight Committee will convene to review minutes, discuss the APCC's land conservation effort and its connection to Mashpee's open space plan revisions, follow up on the strategic plan, and discuss the Sewer Commission's public hearing on the Willowbend flow neutral waiver request. They will also receive updates on the Mashpee Neck Boat Landing project, NOAA grant river restoration projects, and water quality, and will open a public comment period for the Quashnet Development. The agenda includes discussion of an RFP for a by-law review consultant for Fall Town Meeting and the Massachusetts 'Mass Ready Act' (S. 3064).

• APCC land conservation effort and Mashpee open space plan revisions
• Willowbend flow neutral waiver request public hearing (June 18)
• Public comment period for Quashnet Development
• RFP for Comprehensive Independent Consultant for by-law review
• NOAA grant river restoration projects (Mashpee River, Red Brook, Washington River)

Housing Authority

The Mashpee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and warrants, review the Treasurer's Report including FYE 6/30/2026 financials, and hear updates on capital projects. The board may vote on items as needed, including capital project updates for Homeyer Village and the EMG fire alarm panel replacement.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report for FYE 6/30/2026 including wage match, tenant accounts receivable, top 5 compensation, and year-end certifications
• Warrants for June and July 2026
• Capital project update: Project 172058 Homeyer Village roof, windows, doors, and siding
• Capital project update: Project 172090 EMG fire alarm panel replacement

Finance Committee

The Mashpee Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on articles in the draft October Town Meeting warrant, including those currently on hold, and to consider new articles. They will also meet a candidate for a vacant committee position and receive updates from the Town Manager. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Review and action on articles on hold in draft October Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and action on new articles in draft October Town Meeting Warrant
• Meet candidate for vacant Finance Committee position
• Town Manager updates
• Approve minutes from July 22 and August 6, 2026 meetings

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The Mashpee Council on Aging is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine reports and old business, including AARP/MCOA progress, program fee updates, and a year-end review. New business includes a Men's Group discussion and monetary receipts by MALC. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of AARP/MCOA progress
• Fees for Programs Review/Update
• Year End Review (7/1/25 through 6/30/26)
• Men's Group Discussion
• Monetary Receipts by MALC

Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station

The Board of Managers will hold an executive session to negotiate a final contract with Cavossa Disposal Corp. for reuse of the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station. The meeting will not reconvene in open session, and the agenda includes approval of prior executive session minutes.

• Negotiation of final contract with Cavossa Disposal Corp. for reuse of UCRTS
• Executive session under G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(7) and G.L. c.30B, s. 6
• Approval of executive session minutes from May 28, 2026

Board of Assessors

The Mashpee Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and hearing public comments. The board will discuss and vote on applications for FY2027 residential exemptions, county taxes, and a request for proposals (RFP) for the FY27 and FY28 revaluation. An executive session is scheduled for ATB (Appellate Tax Board) updates.

• Vote on various applications for FY2027 Residential Exemptions
• Discussion/vote on County Taxes
• Discussion/vote on FY27 & FY28 Revaluation RFP
• Approval of minutes from April 15 and April 29, 2026 meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on August 12, 2026, including continued hearings on a 40B comprehensive permit application for a 65-unit rental development with 17 affordable units at Route 28 and Jobs Fishing Road, and a special permit for a garage with living space at 9 Tuspaquin Road. New hearings include a written finding for additions at 45 Nehoiden Road and a variance request for a dwelling in a flood zone at 24 Seconsett Point Road. The board will also consider requesting additional funds from the 40B petitioner for peer review and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continued 40B comprehensive permit: 65 rental units (17 affordable) at Route 28 and Jobs Fishing Road
• Continued special permit: garage with living space at 9 Tuspaquin Road
• New written finding: additions to nonconforming structure at 45 Nehoiden Road
• New variance: lot coverage and wetland setback for dwelling in flood zone at 24 Seconsett Point Road
• Board to request additional funds from On Commons LLC for peer review 53G Account

Library

The Mashpee Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine items including roll call, public comment, approval of June minutes, and reports from the Library Director, policy review, and buildings and grounds. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 Trustee Regular Meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• Policy Review & Updates
• Buildings & Grounds Updates
• Friends of the Library Updates

Shellfish Commission

The Mashpee Shellfish Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss the aquaculture permit grant selection policy, and consider the renewal of the Bohnenberger Aquaculture Grant. The shellfish constable will also provide a report. Public comment is invited.

• Discussion of Aquaculture Permit Grant selection policy
• Bohnenberger Aquaculture Grant Renewal
• Shellfish Constable's Report
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is scheduled to be present at the Select Board meeting on August 10, 2026, at Mashpee Town Hall. The agenda explicitly states this is not a CPC meeting, and no deliberation, discussion, or votes will occur. The item is procedural notice only.

• Attendance at Select Board meeting on August 10, 2026, 6 pm at Mashpee Town Hall

Select Board

The Mashpee Select Board will hold public hearings on an Eversource right-of-way petition and common victualler licenses, and review proposed cemetery fees and a bylaw amendment on dogs. The board will also review the draft October 2026 Town Meeting warrant, active housing rehabilitation cases, and several appointments. Discussions include Community Preservation Act funds, a Senate development bill, and an amended appointment policy.

• Public hearings on Eversource right-of-way petition and common victualler licenses
• Review of proposed cemetery fees and dog bylaw warrant article
• Review of Draft #3 of the October 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Requests for lien subordination and project cap waivers for housing rehab cases
• Executive session to discuss litigation in three Land Court cases

Finance Committee

The Mashpee Finance Committee will discuss and approve minutes from two prior meetings, receive updates from the Town Manager, and hear a presentation from the Community Preservation Committee Chair. The committee will also review, discuss, and take action on articles in the first draft of the October Town Meeting Warrant.

• Discuss and approve minutes from July 9 and July 22, 2026 meetings
• Review and take action on Draft #1 of October Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Town Manager updates
• Presentation from Chair of Community Preservation Committee

Historical Commission

The Mashpee Historical Commission will meet to finalize the 2026 update of commissioner roles and responsibilities, including activity participation and scheduling. They will also review the 2026 Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) and the commission's participation, with handouts of the Heritage and Preservation section provided at the meeting.

• Finalize 2026 Update: Roles and Responsibilities of MHC Commissioners
• Determine activity participation of each commissioner
• Review 2026 Calendar of Events
• Review the LCP 2026 and MHC participation
• Heritage and Preservation section handouts from LCP 2006