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Draft 3 <br /> 31512014 <br /> Explanation: The goal of this project is to re-publish a documented pictorial <br /> history of the Town of Mashpee to update the 1995 version previously circulated <br /> to commemorate Mashpee's 125th Anniversary. The budget will cover the cost of <br /> printing 1500 copies of a 150-page glossy soft-cover book; 8.5" x 11" which <br /> would include 18 pages of color photographs. Funds from the sale of the books <br /> would be deposited into the Town's General Fund. The applicant of this project <br /> is the Mashpee Historical Commission. <br /> The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 9-0 in support of <br /> this article. <br /> Article 7 <br /> To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community <br /> Preservation Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter <br /> 44B, §5, $100,000 for the purpose of funding the installation of a Preschool <br /> Therapeutic Playground at the Kenneth C. Coombs School, including necessary <br /> costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community <br /> Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. <br /> Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee <br /> Explanation: This article seeks funding to improve the community play space at <br /> the K.C. Coombs School for safety purposes and to adequately address the <br /> needs of typically developing children. The new Mashpee Plays Together— Kids <br /> Therapeutic Playground is proposed for young children ages three to five years <br /> of all abilities. The play structures,would address the physical, cognitive and <br /> sensory needs of children through therapeutic playground features which would <br /> encourage exploration, discovery, creativity and imagination. Benches and <br /> shade structures are proposed to be incorporated into the design. The handicap <br /> accessible playground is intended to be open after school and on weekends for <br /> public usage. With Town Meeting approval, the targeted date for installation is <br /> August 2014. Fundraisers are planned to offset the additional $60,000 required <br /> to construct the facility. The applicant is Elaine Pender, Principal of the Kenneth <br /> C. Coombs School. This playground would be maintained through the DPW and <br /> School budgets, and if possible with continued fundraising. <br /> The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 9-0 in support of <br /> this article. <br /> Article 8 <br /> To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community <br /> Preservation Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter <br /> 44B, §5, $155,000 for the purpose of funding the Lewis Property; 32 Collins <br /> Lane, Mashpee; 3.7 Acres referenced on Assessors Map 36, Block 4 for open <br />