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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 27, 2017 <br /> Present: Selectman Gottlieb, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman O'Hara, <br /> Selectman Cotton, Selectman Sherman <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br /> Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Gottlieb at 6:30 p.m. <br /> Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br /> MINUTES <br /> Monday, February 13, 2017 Regular Session: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the minutes of Monday, February 13, 2017 as <br /> presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Public Comment: <br /> A large crowd of parents, students and supporters gathered at the Selectmen's Meeting to voice support <br /> of the Cape Cod Regional Technical School. The Board of Selectmen received comment from the <br /> following individuals; <br /> J. R. Mell a 36 year resident of the Town of Mashpee indicated he feels very strongly and supportive <br /> of the technical school and the amazing experience it has to offer. Mr. Mell stated the projected <br /> $35,000 cost per student in a technical school education is an investment in the future workforce on the <br /> Cape. Mr. Mell indicated he is objecting to the perception that Mashpee is trying to dictate the cost of <br /> the school. The Board of Selectmen was asked take into account the benefits of the school and what <br /> the school has done for the Town. It was noted that other towns such as Barnstable are praising the <br /> new school, and are supportive of the cost whatever the outcome. <br />