Spring is here, the golf course is seeing action, the snow is pretty much all gone, and it’s opening day for the Red Sox. This is a great time of the year to be on Cape Cod. We weathered the winter pretty well, some heavy snow but, all in all, not a bad winter. I actually got out and played some golf. I did, however, head south for a week of golf and there’s no question that warmer weather is more comfortable. I am beginning to see some of the early ‘returners’ to our area out and about. We are in the beginning stages of clean up on sand, brush etc. and are scheduling our May brush pick up for the week of May 18th.


Family time Relaxing
Photo by: Frankie Drew

The economy, much like a roller coaster, has been up and down, and the world events continue to be many and various. I, like many others, continue to have that optimistic feeling that things are turning for the better, although we all fully understand it’s a slow process. Not to trivialize things, but why does a golf ball seem to roll farther up hill on the green than down hill? Like the economy, it plunged, and now is creeping back up. Oh well. I hope you all had a great winter wherever you spent it. I am trying to extend my local involvement here on the Cape by throwing my name into the Selectman’s election next month. You won’t get rid of me either way, but since retiring both MaryJane and I feel we have more time to devote to our area, so why not give it a chance.


Fishing at the Pond
Photo by: Frankie Drew

We have some new things on tap for the Peninsula Council this coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Please take a look at the Web Site and our Peninsula Reporter for information. I expect the summer of 2009 to be one of more socializing and more opportunity for sharing experiences. Please join us!!!

As always, from the President’s desk, thanks to all of you for your support over the years. I am going to stick around again for another year, if ok with you all, so let me know via e mail, short note, through the Homeowners Forum in the Reporter, at your Village Meetings this summer or in August at the Annual Meeting.

Sincerely,



Mike Richardson
President
Peninsula Council

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JUST ASK!
Do you have a question for the Peninsula Council, and don't know where to go?

Contact: Tom Caston,
Executive Director
Peninsula Council, Inc.
New Seabury Homeowners Association
P. O. Box 286
508 539-0028
Fax 508-477-8825

Peninsula Council Meetings 2009:

• Saturday, May 16 @ 9 a.m.
• Saturday, June 20 @ 9 a.m.
• Saturday, July 18 @ 9 a.m.
• Saturday, August 15 Annual Meeting
• Saturday, September 19
• Saturday, October 17
• Saturday, November 21

ARC Meetings:

April 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009:
(Deadline to get on agenda is noon
  on Friday April 17)

May 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009:
(Deadline to get on agenda is noon
  on Friday May 15)

June 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009:
(Deadline to get on agenda is noon
  on Friday June 12)

July 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009:
(Deadline to get on agenda is noon
  on Friday July 10)

August 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009:
(Deadline to get on agenda is noon
  on Friday August 8)

**Please note that all appointments must be scheduled before noon on Friday prior to the Tuesday meeting.

For planning and visiting purposes, the
following dates reflect the Holidays that the
ARC and Peninsula Council are closed.

• February 16 - PRESIDENT'S DAY
• April 10 - GOOD FRIDAY
• May 25 - MEMORIAL DAY
• September 7 - LABOR DAY
• October 12 - COLUMBUS DAY
• November 11 - VETERANS DAY
• November 26 & 27 - THANKSGIVING
• December 24 & 25 - CHRISTMAS
• December 31 - 1/2 Day
• January 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY

Osprey Nest on the Front Nine
of the Ocean Course.

Security Update
The Peninsula Council has had meetings with the Chief of Police of Mashpee, Rodney Collins, about various matters. One being how to deal with the excessive speed on New Seabury roads but that is subject for another time. The Chief tells us that New Seabury villages and roads are on the routine patrols of cruisers at this time of the year which means the on duty cruiser passes thru randomly. The randomness is part of the approach so a pattern of coverage is never established. The cruisers are visiting our community 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

The Peninsula Council has also contracted with a private security firm to provide additional security for our community, which is shared by all villages of New Seabury. This service should be visible as the cars are clearly marked, 'Security' and has flashing yellow lights to help visibility. They are looking for any suspicious looking activities anywhere in the community.

If a homeowner sees any activity that they consider suspicious they should feel free to call these numbers:

Mashpee Police: 508-539-1480
Peninsula Security: 508-477-7303

Of course, if a true emergency occurs then you should call 911.