11/04/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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ti Page 1 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 4, 1996 Present: Selectman Costa, Selectman Frye, Selectman Musters, Selectman Caffyn, Selectman Dfi izio Executive Secretary Robert Whritenour Meeting Called tooLder by Chairman Costa at 6:30 p.m. Carol Jacobson Senior Center M ndu.Q=hfr 21 1926 Reeular si n- Motion made by Selectman Frye to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Monday, October 21, 1996 as presented, Motion seconded by Selectman Caffyn. VOTE,* Unanimous. 4-0. Selectman Dinizio abstained. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Rus ell Peters r : Historic Corridor: Russell M.Peters was present to discuss a proposal relative to the development of a system of Wampanoag historic and interpretive exhibits that would focus on the Mashpee River corridor with members of the Board of Selectmen. Mr.Peters indicated that he has compiled data with Joan Avant Tavares to present the relationship between the Wampanoags and the English settlers that relate to the settlement period of Plimouth Colony. The proposed historic district would provide an exciting opportunity to learn first hand about the history and culture of the Wampanoags through a combination of conservation land, historic sites and recreational facilities informed Mr.Peters. It would also compliment the exhibits DEM has proposed at Plymouth Rock, and promote additional tourism in the Town of Mashpee stated Mr. Peters. Several area attractions would include; the Town Museum, Old Indian Meeting House, Herring Run, "Farley's" Trout Pond, Canoe Livery, and the Wampanoag Indian Burial grounds. Mr.Peters indicated that the Town owned twelve acre site adjacent to the Mashpee Pond is envisioned to depict an authentic traditional Wampanoag Village. This exhibit,proposed as an extension of the Museum,will demonstrate how Wampanoags lived during the 17th century period.