POPPONESSET BAY DREDGING INFORMATIONAL SESSION

POPPONESSET BAY DREDGING INFORMATIONAL SESSION

Mashpee Public Library 64 Steeple Street Mashpee, MA. 02649 Event Room

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:30-7:00pm

AGENDA

*Hybrid Meeting: In Person or Virtual*

ZOOM Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89117321928?pwd=VG93YWVOTTJaVmVGZXl6Rzl3WHBLZz09

Meeting ID: 891 1732 1928

Passcode: 323768

Use computer audio or call 1 (646) 558 8656

Overview and Introductions: Town Manager Rodney Collins

Barnstable County Dredge Department Overview: County Commissioner Mark Forrest

Current Dredge Plan for Popponesset Approach Channel:

2022/2023 Dredge Plan – Town and Barnstable County Dredge Program: Harbormaster Robert Tomaino and Dredge Administrator Kenneth Cirillo

Town of Mashpee’s Comprehensive Permit – Logistics for Mechanical Dredging and Time of Year Restrictions for Beach Nourishment: Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Future Planning for Popponesset Dredging Needs:

2024 Dredge Plan: Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Funding for Alternative Dredging Outside of the Barnstable County Program:

Town Manager Rodney Collins

Mashpee’s Municipal State Approved Harbor Management Plan – Seaport Economic Council: Director of Natural Resources Ashley Fisher

Popponesset Bay Improvement Dredge Plans – Longer, Wider, Deeper:

Save Popponesset Bay and Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Permits and Permitting Process:

General Overview of the Town’s Current 10 Year Comprehensive Permit for Popponesset Bay, Along With the Renewal Process: Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Town vs. Save Popponesset Bay Dredge Permits:

Save Popponesset Bay and Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Popponesset Approach Channel Improvement Dredge:

Save Popponesset Bay and Harbormaster Robert Tomaino

Question and Answer Session