5/18/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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* e 3 1 BOARD of SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MONDAY f MAY 1 , 1992 Shellfish Aboriginal Fights Discussion: to - Selectman Jacobson notes that she agrees in principal that aboriginal hunting and shellfish rights exist until proven otherwise . She has a problem with not having to comply with some of the rules and regulations others have to comply with. There are certain rules and limits. Selectman Jacobson notes that she is not prepared to make a decision tonight, but is pleased with tonight ' s conversation. Selectman Vaccaro indicated that tonight has . been a tremendous learning experience . The key word from tonight ' s meeting 'is communication. He is hopeful to have continued dialogue of discussions . Selectman Costa relates that he is glad to see dialogue , The Town has unique heritage . Duo to past conflicts it has been ignored . He suggests to formulate a committee between the native americans and Board of Selectmen to restore the identity i-n Town. Selectman Costa indicates that he is pleased to see so many native americans present for tonight ' s discussion . Selectman Caffyn agrees , Members of the Tribal Council should be included to find out what everyone wants and to see if it is acceptable . She recommends to schedule additional meetings with continued dialogue . With concerns to Federal recognition, we should understand the ramifications , contact the Tribal Council and form a committee for ]getter understanding. With regards to equal. rights , Attorney Gurwitz indicates that we aro all americans and we all have equal rights . There i nothing wrong with being different . We have to respect the different, We can learn from it . We don ' t have to be the same. He also notes the ancient ways have no right to be blocked . M . Denway relates that it is not his philosophy to treat someone different because they were bora differently, It is not american . One set of laws apply to the people. That is the american way., . Selectman Caffyn notes that we have to accept our differences. We have a sense of cooperat io.n tonight . She will contact the leaders of the Tribal Council this week for continued discussion. She notes that we have to allow for disagreement . It is the only way to progress. Earl Cash, Jr. President of the Tribal Council indicated i that he .is willing to have continued- discussion with the Selectmen . He suggests they contact him at the Tribal Council off ice . Marie Scalley commented that the Historical Commission.,, has taken steps to recognize the ancient way = The Townspeople supported recognition, but not the state . She noted that if ancient wags were legalized , the areas would be open for development , Rita Sousa{; suggested to pause for a moment to retain - the spirit, She indicated that she is impressed by this group wishing to retain their ancient culture. 9 : 00 p.m. Recess . Meeting will return to the Selectmen ' s Conference Room.