This year's Parade and Field Day continued over seventy-years (roughly 70 years - maybe longer!) of Popponesset's July Fourth traditions. The day's events were dedicated in honor of Jack Keating, a former PBA Board member and Treasurer. We are grateful to Jack for the many hours he dedicated to Popponesset.

Enjoy the slide show below with some snapshots of this year's Independence Day events and activities! Thank you to the Community House Committee and the many volunteers that made the day possible.

Greetings Popponesset Friends and Neighbors,
As we prepare for the start of the summer season and the July 4th holiday weekend, please remember that for everyone to enjoy a successful, safe, and peaceful summer we all need to be responsible, considerate, and neighborly.
Our Security Team
Our Post One security team will be on duty this summer wearing white Polo shirts with their Post One logo. Ways you can assist the security team:

• Be prepared to show your beach flag whenever requested by the guards
• Adhere to the rules regarding not dropping off individuals at the beach from your vehicle
• Park exclusively on your own property
• Call a tow company if an unauthorized vehicle is parked on your property – that is your responsibility, not the Mashpee police. Notify the police if you have called for a tow, as the car operator may contact the MPD to inquire.
• Obey speed limits
• CALL 911 if you observe a situation that may require emergency services
• Follow all PBA Rules & Regulations

Please note: This summer we hope to have enhanced Mashpee Police Department presence with more paid details, directed patrols and ATV Patrols. They will be here to discourage large, unruly crowds and underage drinking. If they see fit, they will tow cars, issue tickets, make arrests, and disperse unruly groups.

Preparing for July 4th

• Should you observe any type of emergency or dangerous situation call Mashpee Police directly for the fastest available assistance.
• Call the police whether it’s fighting, trespassing, property destruction, overly loud late-night noise, bonfires, or fireworks. Your calls are followed up on and counted.
• Consider leaving your front and back yard lights on during nights when trespassers may run through the property
• Lock your cars and put away all yard items, bikes, etc.
• Please discourage your group and family members from posting on social media that this is a place to come to party or visit uninvited - Popponesset beaches are private and patrolled by police and security.
• Instead, please spread the word about our Security measures such as police response, potential ticketing, towing, and, if warranted, possible arrests.

We expect to enjoy a peaceful summer season. Let’s tell our families, friends, and guests to remain polite and civil to our Security team and to MPD officers as they work on our behalf. Our success will depend on everyone’s commitment to considerate neighborly behavior.

Enjoy your summer!
Security Committee, PBA Board of Directors

Saturday, June 25, 2021 –We had a great turnout for the PBA semi-annual Homeowners Meeting at the Community House this morning.

Reports were presented by PBA committees about budget and dues collections, Community House activities, security, Deans Pond maintenance, roads and drainage, communications and beach accessibility.

We also heard from Mashpee Town Selectman Andrew Gotlieb about local water quality issues and future plans for wastewater management. Bob Hughes, representing Save Popponesset Bay, addressed us about their current progress and future plans to maintain the Spit. Barbara Reilly presented results of the 2021 PBA Survey.

Summary Points for PBA Board Meeting May 1, 2021:

• PBA began work on boardwalk for beach access at Squaw’s Lane.

• PBA continues working closely with the new security provider – Pilgrim Security – to prepare for 2021.  PBA Security Committee has been coordinating with Pilgrim and Mashpee town officials to ensure a safe and family friendly summer.

• Some PBA Homeowners experienced delays in receiving bills for PBA dues. PBA Board members will meet with Mercantile Property (PBA’s billing company) to resolve the delay in mailings this month.

• Earth Day cleanup at Dean’s Pond was a success.

• PBA House Committee will post information on the Community House hiring process on its website
  

Minutes are available to PBA homeowners upon request to [email protected].