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Dear Mashpee Chamber Members and Mashpee Community,
The Mashpee Recreation Department's Oktoberfest event is cancelled for this year. If you have questions about the event, please reach out to the Rec Dept at 508-539-1416.
Other in-person and virtual events are listed below.
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Governor Announces Start of Phase III, Step 2, beginning October 5th
Lt. Gov. Polito announced today, September 29, 2020 that Gov. Baker signed an Executive Order stating that low risk communities may move to Phase III, Step 2. This is due to good health metrics and will apply to towns with low risk beginning Monday, October 5, 2020.
If a community remains ranked red for three consecutive weeks, that community must step back to Phase III, Step 1.
A small list of businesses is impacted by this step and will have restrictions.
- Indoor / outdoor performance venues may operate at 50% capacity but with a max capacity of 250 people.
- Recreational businesses (such as trampolines, laser tag, roller rinks) may operate at 50%. Stadiums are not included and may not open.
- Retail may utilize fitting rooms.
- Gyms, museums and flight schools may operate at 50% occupancy.
Gatherings are also revised:
Indoor gatherings are still limited to 25 people.
Outdoor gatherings at private residences or private venues are limited to 50 in low risk communities.
Outdoor gatherings at event venues and public spaces are now allowed to 100 people.
All safety protocols must continue: stay home if ill, wear a mask, maintain social distance, wash hands frequently and keep cleaning/disinfectant of spaces and surfaces.
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News from the Mashpee Chamber |
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Today, Thursday, October 1st the Mashpee Chamber launched a new version of mashpeechamber.com with the service of Coastal Mt Creative.
The site updates include a new format for our membership/business listings, new layout for our up-to-date blog posts, and more space for images.
As we continue to update the content on the site, please explore and rediscover the site.
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The Mashpee Chamber of Commerce welcomes Triple M to our membership. M3 Ventures, Inc.’s Triple M is a licensed medial and recreational cannabis dispensary located on Echo Road in Mashpee. Triple M offer same day pre-orders and curbside pick-up.
508-477-0001
29 Echo Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
Follow Triple M on social media:
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Drive-Thru Seasonal Flu Clinic
Where? Christ the King Parking Lot
5 Jobs Fishing Road, Mashpee
When? Tuesday, October 27, 2020
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Who? ALL residents 6 months of age and older
Cost? FREE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
PRE-REGISTRATION DETAILS –
Starting October 2nd, please visit this website to register: https://clinics.barnstablecountyhealth.org/
This will be a drive-through clinic, where assigned times and specific instructions are necessary.
FLU VACCINE – Available for:
Uninsured individuals
Medicare Part B participants
All other insurances
PRECAUTIONS – The following persons should check with their doctor before taking the influenza vaccine:
Persons with a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome within 6 weeks of receipt of the influenza vaccine.
Persons who are ill and have a fever should delay vaccination until the fever and other temporary symptoms are gone.
Persons experiencing COVID-related symptoms or exposed to anyone with COVID-19 should not attend the clinic.
Persons with a history of egg allergy who have experienced only hives after exposure to egg should receive the vaccine.
Please bring your Medicare, prescription and/or insurance cards to the clinic for confirmation and identification purposes. Participants without insurance are still eligible to receive the flu shot.
If you have any questions, please call the Mashpee Board of Health at 508-539-1426.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE CHURCH FOR INFORMATION
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ASGCC will be hosting a virtual OEND training for anyone in the community who may benefit from learning about overdose prevention and overdose response. We will cover about 40 minutes of information reviewing the definition of an overdose, risk factors that can put someone at higher risk of experiencing an overdose, how to respond, and how to use Narcan. The session will end with time for questions as well as information on how to access Narcan.
This virtual training will take place weekly on Tuesdays at 2pm. Information on how to join can be found below.
Training Access Information
Join Zoom Meeting
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Make sure you are registered to vote.
Register of Pre-register to Vote
Update Address and/or Party
Update Name
Check Registration Information
Reminder Notice: Voter Registration Deadline for Annual Town Meeting
Tuesday, September 29, 2020, is the last date and time to register to vote for the October 19, 2020 Town Meeting. The Clerk's Office will be open 8:30 a.m. till 8 p.m. to assist those who wish to register to vote.
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October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant was executed by the Board of Selectmen on Monday, September 14, 2020 and is available for viewing by clicking the link below:
If you have any questions, please contact Administrative Assistant Terrie Cook in the Town Manager's Office at (508) 539-1401 or email [email protected]
The meeting will take place at Mashpee High School and will begin at 7 pm.
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Events (In person & Virtual) |
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Celebrate Fall at Mashpee Commons! Join us every Saturday in October for Sidewalk Saturdays!
Every Saturday, North Street will be closed to vehicles to allow for more space to shop, dine and play. Businesses in the Commons are also encouraged to set up outdoor displays while maintaining the same health and safety protocols as their indoor spaces.
Don’t forget to join us in Central Square for safe giveaways! At 11am, the first 100 shoppers will receive a free tote bag with goodies inside. At 2pm, the first 300 shoppers will receive a fall treat freshly made by Cape Cod Coffee.
Sidewalk Saturdays are scheduled for October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, from 11am – 6pm.
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Welcome to the Habitat Virtual Build!
We are launching this Virtual Campaign to raise critical funds for our upcoming builds in Mashpee, Orleans, Harwich, and Falmouth. COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to incorporate all the amazing volunteers who are normally on our build sites, so we thought we could get volunteers and donors to help us virtually build a house.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 during the month of October. Here is where you can help. Please consider making a donation towards this effort and then, pass along this email to 10 friends and/or family members asking them to support Habitat Cape Cod. This is a great way to be part of building a house until we can incorporate all the volunteers again.
Each week we will send an update on the status of the build so you can see the house coming together.
We are excited to announce that we have an amazing gift of $10,000 to match the first $10,000 that is donated. So your gift will be doubled! Thank you to Marcia Dalbey and Joanne Verlinden for this incredible gift.
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Since we're still not able to host our usual in-person community gathering at the end of September, from September 27-October 3 you will be able to find the best of Cape Cod artists, artisans and producers at our next virtual Love Local Fest!
Your guide to the Love Local Fest :: September 2020 *Virtual* Edition
You can shop + support our local vendors and feel the spirit of the Love Local Fests by:
- visiting lovelivelocal.com anytime between Sunday, September 27 at 11am and Saturday, October 3 at 5pm where our participating vendors will be "set up" virtually;
- joining our Facebook group dedicated to the event where participating vendors will be posting about themselves, their products, as well as specials + sales throughout the Fest;
- following our Instagram stories + highlights for images celebrating the Fest along with our picks and favorite products from each of the vendors
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Fantasies in Fiber and Felt
Presented by Woodruff's Art Center at Woodruff's Art Center, Mashpee MA
Oct 1st through Nov 4th
Presenting one-of-a-kind exhibition of Helen Koehler’s felted images of seed pods, real and imagined.
For the past year artist Helen Koehler has been creating felted images of seed pods, real and imagined. Some are found in our landscape and some are from tropical South America. She is interested in the fragility of the natural world and how pods and seeds are symbols of hope and renewal.
Ms. Koehler has mastered the process of felting and spent the last year and half creating a one-of-a-kind collection of magnificent three dimensional wall hangings. Drawing from her imagination and fascination with nature, and employing her eye for composition and color, an awe-inspiring exhibit has come to fruition.
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Every first and third Friday, our friend Alice Curran will be on hand at CapeSpace to provide 20-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions. Combining a unique mix of psychic ability, healing energy and mediumship, Alice shines a spotlight on the situation or circumstances keeping you stuck, sad or unwell. Her proficiency for speaking your truth provides multidimensional healing — mind, body and soul.
Spiritual Counseling at CapeSpace [MASHPEE COMMONS] 20 minutes @ $40.00
CapeSpace is located at 13 Steeple St
Mashpee, MA 02649
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If you've ever volunteered for our Big Fix-A-Thon, you know how meaningful the day is. It keeps our neighbors safe at a time when they need it the most.
Now more than ever, safe, stable housing is critical to our region which is why we're excited to announce that we're turning this year's event into a Virtual Big Fix-A-Thon as a way to keep our volunteers safe while still embracing the spirit of the day.
Virtual Big Fix-A-Thon
When: Now through Saturday, October 3
Location: Anywhere on Cape Cod and the Islands
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Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 8:30AM
VIRTUAL EVENT ONLINE
Register to receive Zoom Information
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Taking Your Zoom Content to the Next Level
Let boring Zoom recordings be a thing of the past! If you're using Zoom to create engaging content, whether it's for business or pleasure, then you won't want to miss this interactive virtual workshop, presented by the Cape Media Center. Learn how to edit your video calls using iMovie to add titles, text, and more. Requirements: must have access to a Mac desktop or laptop with iMovie (free!). Have a video recording ready to edit if you want to follow along!
Oct 14, 2020 02:00 PM
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Women’s Club of New Seabury to Hear Presentation by Kathryn Knight
“Haunting, Spooky Night”
The Women’s Club of New Seabury will hold a luncheon on Tuesday, October 13th, to hear Mashpee resident Kathryn Perrone, who writes under the name Kathryn Knight. Most of Kathryn’s books are paranormal, romantic mysteries that take place in different towns on Cape Cod. Her most recent book, “Ghost Moon,” takes place in Truro. And, a non-supernatural book written in 2018, “Dangerous Currents,” takes place in Mashpee. Kathryn has a movie option for “Haunting of Hillwood Farm,” which takes place in Sandwich. Winner of several awards, Kathryn is a #1 USA author and a #1 Amazon best-seller. Copies of her books will be available for sale at the event.
All are welcome. Check-in starts at 11:00am. Luncheon at 12:00pm at the Tent at the Popponesset Inn, 252 Shore Drive, Mashpee. COVID-19 Regulations (state and local) will be in effect. Masks are required except when sitting at the table, and all will be required to practice social distancing.
Names (printed) and checks of $25 for members/$30 for nonmembers are due at the PO Box by October 5th. These should be mailed to WCNS, PO Box 906, Mashpee, MA 02649.
Please contact Kitty Gold at 508-477-5106 with questions.
Or visit www.womensclubofnewseabury.com for more information.
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Mashpee Women’s Club October 20 luncheon features bestselling author Adrienne Brodeur who will discuss her award winning memoir WILD GAME: My Mother, Her Secret and Me. The book describes how 14 year old Adrienne became her mother's confidante, helping her to orchestrate an epic affair with her husband's best friend during her summers on Cape Cod. The book is a daughter's tale of living in the thrall of her magnetic, complicated mother and the chilling and long-lasting consequences of her complicity. The New York Times Book Review called the book "Exquisite and harrowing...The book is so gorgeously written and deeply insightful, and with a line of narrative tension that never slacks, from the first page to the last, that it's one you'll likely read in a single, delicious sitting." The story line is also so compelling that movie rights have been sold and a movie is now in development.
Adrienne Brodeur has had a career in publishing and literature, having founded an award winning fiction magazine, becoming a fiction editor at Harcourt (later HMH Book) and later Creative Editor and Executive Editor of a literary arts, nonprofit program. Adrienne splits her time between Cambridge and Cape Cod, where she lives with her husband and children.
The event will be under the Tent at the Popponessett Inn. Reservations must be received by October 13. Send checks to MWC, P.O. Box 1613, Mashpee MA 02649. Social Distancing and Masks are required. See more at www.mashpeewomensclub.org.
The event will also be filmed by Mashpee TV station and later available on U-Tube and on our website, www.mashpeewomensclub.org
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Be sure to join our NEW Supper Club series every other Thursday through the end of November.
Enjoy this five-part series via Zoom from the comfort of your own home with keynote speakers from the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woodwell Climate Research Center, WHOI, and authors Barbara Sillery, and Kevin Doyle and Karen Rinaldo. Each discussion will include a three-course meal from local restaurants including Quicks Hole Tavern, Water Street Kitchen, The Glass Onion, and more. Sign up for one evening or the entire series!
Next Virtual Supper Club
Time: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Guest Speaker: Dr. James Bellingham, WHOI
Dinner provided by Water Street Kitchen
Additional Supper Club dates are listed below
Thursday, October 22, 2020: Speaker Barbara Sillery; Restaurant The Glass Onion
Thursday, November 5, 2020: Speaker Kevin Doyle; Restaurant Osteria La Civetta
Thursday, November 19, 2020: Speaker Dr. Phil Duffy, Woodwell Climate Research Center; Restaurant Añejo
All Dinner Parties
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ticket price is $125.00 per person with dinner
$60.00 per person without dinner
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News and Updates from Our Members |
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Mashpee Public Library Offers Curbside!
Hours:
Monday – Friday
10 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM
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The Cahoon Museum of American Art announces that it will add additional hours to its visitation schedule. Beginning on October 1, the Museum will be open on Thursdays, as well as Fridays and Saturdays, from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
The Museum currently has three gallery exhibitions on display through December 22, 2020:
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The Boys & Girls Club has announced that instead of a weekly registration, they are now allowing parents to sign their kids up by the day.
The program is a continuation of their successful summer camp model and registration is by the week or the day through Thanksgiving for now.
Daily fees are now $5 per day for the morning session before school and $10 per day for the afterschool program, and parents must sign their kids up at least 24 hours in advance by calling 508-477-8845 or emailing [email protected]
Read More Here.
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CARE for the Cape & Islands Seeks Nominations for 2020 Stewardship Awards
CARE for the Cape and Islands is seeking nominations from the community for their annual Business/Organization Stewardship Award and Youth Stewardship Award. The awards will be presented during the CARE About a Clean Cape & Islands Summit to be held Tuesday, November 17, via Zoom.
To be considered the applicants must have shown a commitment to caring for the Cape and Islands and have adopted day-to-day practices that fit CARE's mission to preserve and enhance its natural environment, culture or history. The youth award will be presented to an individual or youth group who is age 18 or younger and exhibits the same commitment to caring for Cape Cod and the Islands.
Previous business stewardship award recipients include Cape Cod Beer, Compost With Me, RideAway Adventures and the CapeAbilities "Green Team". The youth award was previously presented to Lucy Swain and Plastic Free MV.
CARE was founded in 2012 and seeks to encourage, support, and create opportunities for visitors and residents to donate their "time, talent, and treasure" to help preserve and protect our region's exquisite natural beauty, plant and wildlife habitats, Cape & Islands culture and history.
Nominations will be accepted through October 30 and should be sent to [email protected]. The nomination should include the business name or youth name, an explanation of how they fit the criteria for the award and contact information for the person submitting the nomination.
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On September 24th, the Department of Family and Medical Leave issued an email to all employers who have been making contributions to the newly established Paid Family and Medical Leave Trust Fund. This email requires employers to update their contact information with the Department.
Similar to the State Unemployment Program, BizChecks Payroll will continue to collect and remit all contributions on your behalf however the Department will need to reach out directly to employers to obtain certain information regarding the employee's request for leave.
A reminder that effective January 1st, 2021 employees will be able to apply for paid leave to:
- Receive treatment for a serious health condition that prevents an employee from working (up to 20 weeks in a benefit year).
- Bond with a child during the first 12 months after the child's birth or adoption (up to 12 weeks per benefit year).
- Care for a family member who is a service member (up to 26 weeks per benefit year).
- Deal with a qualifying exigency arising out of a family member's active duty or call to duty (up to 12 weeks).
Effective July 1, 2021 employees will be able to apply for leave to:
- Care for a family member who has a serious health condition (up to 12 weeks).
To designate or update the contact who will manage leave requests for your business:
- Visit https://www.mass.gov/forms/leave-administrator-contact-information and when prompted enter the verification code that appears in your email.
- Enter the preferred contact information for leave notifications. Please note that BizChecks Payroll does not have access to your verification code and is not able by law to serve as the leave administrator for employers.
- After completing the form, you will receive a confirmation email from the Department.
If you have any questions regarding this required information, please contact the Department of Family and Medical Leave at 833-344-7365.
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Community Health Center of Cape Cod Hosts Successful 20th Annual Golf Tournament
Bourne – Community Health Center of Cape Cod hosted its 20th annual golf tournament at Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, September 14. While this year’s event was different than previous years due to COVID-19, the Health Center was pleased to be able to offer a safe and successful event. More than 100 golfers participated, raising funds to support the Health Center’s mission to improve the health of the community through the provision of comprehensive, high quality, compassionate health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. The fundraising event raised nearly $65,000 for the Health Center’s programs and services.
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Apply now... don't wait for the eviction moratorium to end.
We are committed to keeping our community safely housed. If you or someone you know needs help with their rent or mortgage, please tell them to contact Housing Assistance today.
- One secure, 100% online application gives you access to several programs, including:
- RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)
- ERMA (Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance
- Our private homeless prevention programs and funding
- Our new Workforce Housing Relief Fund
Plus, town funds are now available for Barnstable, Yarmouth and Brewster.
Call: 508-771-5400
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If you’ve joined us for Trash Bash in the past, you know your ticket price includes great food, drinks, live music and tons of fun with people you love. While we can’t do all of this in person this year, what we’re asking for is simple. Please consider making a donation of $25 or more in honor of past Trash Bash’s, this beautiful community we call home, and the nonprofits that make it such a special place to live, work and play.
We have selected the Cape and Islands United Way, Center for Coastal Studies, Cape Cod Cares for the Troops and Wild Care as our Trash Bash 2020 beneficiaries.
Those who make a donation will automatically be entered to win one of the Trash Bash Staycation Sweepstakes prizes. Prizes include 2-nights at the Pelham House Resort, 2-nights at Surfside Hotel & Suites or 1-night at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, each accompanied with a $100 gift certificate for dining. Huge thanks to Pelham House and Surfside Hotel & Suites for their generous donations!
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Resources for Mashpee Businesses |
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EXTENTION OF TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Administration, in partnership with the Legislature, recently announced an extension of administrative tax relief measures for small businesses. This includes the extension of the deferral of regular sales tax, meals tax, and room occupancy taxes for small businesses due from March 2020 through April 2021, so that they will instead be due in May 2021. Read more about eligibility for this relief in the press release.
UPDATES TO RESTAURANT PROTOCOLS
Last week, the Governor announced a change to the restaurant protocols. Effective September 28th, restaurants can seat 10 people to a table, an increase over the previous limit of six; this will apply to both indoor and outdoor seating. These protocols also reflect updates to guidance on bar seating for dining.
UPDATES TO RETAIL PROTOOLS REGARDING SELF-SERVE BEVERAGES
The Administration also released updates to protocols for retail businesses regarding reopening of self-serve beverage stations. As of September 28th, self-serve beverage stations may reopen in retail businesses in line with guidance provided in the protocols. |
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Developing Your Plan B Workshop
All Cape Cod businesses have been buffeted to one extent or another by the conditions caused by the pandemic. While they have adapted as well as possible by adopting changes to their methods and pursued whatever financial assistance may have been available, for many the plans just haven’t worked sufficiently well to persist. A Plan B is needed. The Community Development Partnership and SCORE Cape Cod and the Islands are joining together to host a workshop that will explore the elements of a Plan B. This will cover two principal concepts – first, business triage, or how to position yourself to generate sufficient cash flow to continue; and second, options to consider if generating sufficient cash flow to continue is not possible.
October 08, 2020
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Free
Remote via Zoom with Screen Share
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Buying local is crucial to our economic recovery and preserving our Main Streets. We look forward to continuing to work with you to encourage consumers to pause before they make a purchase and consider the value of putting the time and effort to choose local through MyLocalMA.
Think of the places that make your town feel like home. Chances are, a local shop or restaurant came to mind. The truth is, many of those local businesses are hurting right now. But they’re still standing strong, doing their best to keep us safe. Our Main Streets need our love, more than ever. Now is the time to find your local.
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Breaking Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Wednesday, October 21 @ 3:00 p.m.
As Shakespeare said, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances…”
When we play our roles in our professional lives; our “roles” can be affected by insecurities, failures, and self-esteem issues. In this session, Andrew Botieri will review the Sandler Training I/R Theory… Identity vs. our Role.
Too many of us stay within our comfort zones and with the disruption of our lives with Covid-19, many of us will fall further into it…why? Because that is our mentality. Let’s breakout of our comfort zone and learn how to be consistent winners vs “at-leasters”…(at least I tried). There is a fine line between the two, learn to be a consistent winner.
Andrew Botieri is a Business Development & Sandler Sales Trainer for Greg Nanigian & Associates. With over 25 years and over 60,000 hours of sales coaching and sales management training he trains small, medium, and large organizations around the country. Andrew is also a published author (A Celebration of Life-A Story of Hope and A Miracle & The Power of Attitude) and featured Keynote speaker.
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Map of Mashpee and Mashpee Magazine
Available in Print and Digital
Click the image to view digital versions!
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The Mashpee Chamber Bulletin is Sponsored by
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Mashpee Chamber of Commerce | 508.477.0792 | P. O. Box 1245, Mashpee, MA 02649 |
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