** Spring Letter from the PBA Board**
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The April Board Meeting will be held on Saturday 4.4.20
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Save Popponesset Bay Update

NO DOG RULE NOW IN EFFECT
 
We have just been informed that with the early arrival of the Plovers, we have to prohibit dogs on the Spit effective immediately (March 27th) through Labor Day. Thank you for following the NO DOG rule so that we all can continue to enjoy the Spit.

 As a reminder, the Spit is an endangered species preserve and the mere presence of dogs (leashed or unleashed) scares the birds and prevents nesting and breeding. Please follow this regulation as failure to comply can allow regulating agencies to take away our right to use the Spit!

 We would also like to request that if you are walking on the Spit, PLEASE KEEP OFF THE DUNES! Audubon has alerted us that people have been climbing on the dunes. We know that all the symbolic strings are not yet in place, but please act as if they are there and stay off the dunes.

 During these difficult days it is so nice to see our community walking the Spit and enjoying its beauty. Please remember that we all need to be practicing social distancing as we don't want authorities to close the Spit down due to violations.

 Again, we hope you are all safe and staying healthy,

Your SPB Board
NFORMATION FROM THE CAPE COD COMMISSION
Notice of Public Meetings: 
Mashpee Rotary Corridor Study
 
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Mashpee Public Library Event Room (64 Steeple Street, Mashpee, MA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cape Cod Commission and Town of Mashpee staff will be holding two public meetings on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Mashpee Public Library (64 Steeple Street, Mashpee) at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to discuss potential conceptual improvements identified as part of the Mashpee Rotary Corridor Study and to gather feedback. Based on the information learned at the two public Listening Sessions held in April, the Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Mashpee staff developed draft alternative concepts for the corridor, ranging from striping improvements to rotary replacement, which aim to reduce congestion and improve multi-modal accommodations. The upcoming meetings will include a presentation of these potential improvements followed by an interactive group discussion, with a focus on gathering public feedback on the presented ideas.
The Mashpee Rotary is a five-leg, major regional transportation node with the intersections of Route 28, Route 151, Great Neck Road North, and Great Neck Road South. The Mashpee Rotary and its approaches have been identified as a priority for investigation due to congestion and safety issues.
The Cape Cod Commission, under the Unified Planning Work Program, is conducting a transportation planning study for the corridor with the goal of developing context-sensitive improvements that will provide safe and convenient access within the study area for all users of the roadway system including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists.
These are the final planned public meetings for this project. A report will be prepared following a review of the feedback from this public meeting and any other comments received from the public. 
For more information, please visit: www.capecodcommission.org/MashpeeRotary or contact: Colleen Medeiros, Transportation Engineer, Cape Cod Commission:  508-362-3828
 

New Town of Mashpee Rental Bylaw

The Board of Selectman and the Finance Committee both recommended approval of Article 8 during the October 2019 Town Meeting.  The bylaw is still under review by the Attorney General but could be in effect by Spring 2020.  If you have questions concerning this please contact the Town of Mashpee.

Click here to see Article 8   ​​Proposed Town Rental Bylaw
Important Update on Popponesset Rental Guidelines

As we wrap up the summer we want to make you aware of an increase in complaints we’ve received from Poppy neighbors concerned about Poppy homeowners that have used their cottages for rentals, and the resulting issues these neighbors have experienced.  The issues have ranged from overcrowding with large groups of tenants in small homes, shorter-than normal rental periods of 2-3 nights, noise disturbances during the day and night, college-aged kids keeping elderly neighbors awake and scaring them, rude behavior, overflow parking, inviting the underage children of neighbors into their home to drink, etc…. 

Popponesset is a family destination. When homes are rented out via the online sites (AirBnB, Homeaway, WeNeedAVacation, etc…) and landlords are unaware of their tenants and have not verified the number and ages of guests, it is possible that the renters are abusing the rental agreement.  Last year we had a complaint of a home with 12 cars parked in the front yard and street, furniture removed from the home and dragged to the beach, and beer bong being played by over a dozen college kids on the beach mid-afternoon.  We have had noise complaints at night as well, and issues with drinking.    This is likely not what the landlord bargained for, but it causes problems in our community, and no one likes to be calling the police about a neighbor’s property.

While the PBA does not have oversight of rentals and PBA can not and does not prohibit rentals, we do ask you consider your neighbors and our special community.  To keep the summer  a pleasurable experience for all, the PBA is suggesting that anyone who rents a home out in the summer try to abide by the following rules from rental sites:
 
1. Ensure your Tenants Know the Poppy Rules and Policies
Please ensure your renters know the Poppy Rules and Policies. (Parking, Flags, Noise Ordinance, etc…) It is suggested you outline the Poppy Rules and Regulations in their rental agreements.  If you need a copy, please go to the website, www.popponessetbeachassociation.com

2. Respect and Cooperate with Your Neighbors
Tell your neighbors about your rental plans.  Ask if they can be aware and look out for your home.  Tell them your car limits, the number of renters you expect to see, and the like, so that, if a renter abuses your home, you can know about it.  
Consider giving your neighbors a phone number they can call to report to you any problems that may occur, such as excessive noise, or trouble. If a neighbor complains, please try to address the problem immediately and let them know you have done so.  For the neighbors experiencing the issues with tenants, notify the homeowner to let them know what’s going on.  Please call the Mashpee Police Department if there are any issues that warrant police involvement.  We have found that, when an issue is reported to us, most times the homeowner knows nothing about the incident.

3.   Screen Your Renter-Guests

The best way to avoid complaints from your neighbors is to carefully screen your guests. Poppy is a family destination. Loading 10 college kids in to a 3-bedroom cottage is shaking up your neighborhood.  Many sites, such as Airbnb's "How to Host" section, include guidelines for communicating with and screening guests.  Be sure to outline in your rental agreement the number of allowed guests, the number of cars, and the like.  Cars must not be parking on our narrow streets, nor should they overload the property.

4. Monitor the Usage of Your Flag
This summer we saw more than a dozen people using one flag.  Please instruct your tenants the Flag is not an open invitation to invite dozens of friends to the beach. 

 We do not want to, nor can we, monitor people’s rentals.   Our goal is to create an enjoyable, peaceful and safe place for all.  Please help us to keep Poppy a safe and problem-free community.

​THE PBA BOARD 


September Homeowner's Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Homeowner's Meeting on September 7th.  The presentation from the meeting can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
pba_sept_7_2019_mtg.ppt
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​Mashpee Conservation is inviting PBA members to participate in the following:

Mashpee Land Stewards Program
Herring Count Program
Hosting Informational Lectures

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Katelyn Cadoret, Assistant Conservation Agent
508-539-1400 ext. 8538
kwcadoret@mashpeema.gov

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Community Information

2020 FISHERMAN’S LANDING PARKING PERMITS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FISHERMAN WITH MA FISHING PERMITS BEGINNING IN MARCH 2020

For any Fisherman with MA Fishing Permits who wish to use the Fisherman's Landing Parking lot in the day, and then park at the Community House when the Fisherman’s Landing Parking Lot is locked from 9:30pm-5am, you can email popponessetbeachassociation@gmail.com to request your 2020 PBA Parking Permit at the beginning of 2020.

You will need to send a scan of your 2020 Massachusetts Fishing License and we will provide you a permit to place on your windshield to identify your car has permission to park, to prevent our security company from calling for a tow.

A reminder to all that the Fisherman’s Landing Parking will again be closed from 9:30pm – 5 am again this year.

Happy Fishing!

Board Meeting Schedule


​April 4
​May 2
​June 6

The new PBA 2019-2020 Board has been formed. See Popponesset Info tab above for listing of Board of Directors.
Homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend during 11am- 12noon  to ask questions, offer to volunteer or bring up any concerns.
All meetings are held on Saturdays

Mashpee Selectmen Lay Out Plans For Funding Waste Water System

Town of Mashpee Noise Bylaw

A. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons occupying or having charge of any building, dwelling, shelter, boat, conveyance or premises or any part thereof in the Town, other than that section of any establishment licensed under MGL C.138, to cause or suffer or allow between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. any unnecessary loud, excessive or unusual noises in the operation of any radio, phonograph or other mechanical sound- making device or instrument or reproducing device or instrument, or in the play of any band, orchestra, musician or group of musicians, or in the use of any device to amplify the aforesaid, or the making of loud outcries, exclamations or other loud or boisterous noises, or the loud and boisterous singing by any person or group of persons or in the use of any device to amplify the aforesaid noise, where the noise is plainly audible at a distance of one hundred fifty (150’) feet or more from the building, structure, vehicle or premises in which or from which it is produced. Any person violating this subsection shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50) for each offense.

B. Any person who is present in any building, dwelling, shelter, boat, conveyance or premises or any part thereof at any time when a violation of Subsection A occurs shall be deemed to have made, aided, caused, suffered countenanced or otherwise assisted in the making of said improper noises and shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50) for each offense.
 PBA Homeowner Notice regarding Vista Pruning
Recently there have been some unauthorized vista prunings and snow fence installations by Popponesset homeowners, so this is a reminder to all homeowners that all vista pruning or any work  ( ie, trimming and /or removal of any plantings along Deans Pond or the ocean) within 50 feet of a water body or vegetated wetland, within 100 feet of a wetland resource, including coastal and inland banks that approval is required by Mashpee ConCom. You are responsible for your landscapers who perform the work, so please make them aware of the rules and regulations on your behalf.
These are not PBA rules -- these are Town of Mashpee ConCom rules. Violation of the rules includes fines and mitigation at owner's expense.
Sailboats on Beach
In preparation for the Winter and Storm Season please remove all sailboats from the beach by Columbus Day, October 8th. Thank You
Sail Boat Registration
​Homeowners in 2018 we are creating an inventory of sail boat on our beaches.
Can you please fill out form and included a photo?
In past years we have had to remove boats in storms or found boats on other beaches and want to notify owners.

Sailboat Form

Reminders

Parking in Popponesset
A PBA parking sticker permits a homeowner to park a vehicle with two wheels on grass and two on the street of their home.
Community House parking is only permitted during community house events and while using playground/ ball field. Beach parking is not permitted at anytime.
Violators are subject to towing, we need to keep streets open to emergency vehicles , allow traffic to flow safely and allow residents access to there homes.
PBA does issue parking passes for the community house in the event you are having a family/ friend event and driveway can not accommodate.
Please give us 1-2 business days notice.
Please email us at popponessetbeachassociation@gmail.com
To request a pass.
No Dogs allowed on PBA Beaches
A friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed on PBA or Town of Mashpee beaches at anytime of the year.

To report animals on the Beach call Mashpee Animal Control 
​(508) 539-1442
Offenders can be fined $50 by Mashpee Animal Control.