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Add the following introductory sentence to Chapter 172-5(A)(2): "Any person filing a Notice of Intent application with the Commission must, after being given written notice by the Commission of the time and date of the required hearing, notify all abutting property owners within one hundred (100) feet of the boundary of the property on which the work is proposed, according to the most recent records of the Assessor, including owners in another municipality." Or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Conservation Department Explanation: This language previously existed in Chapter 172 of the General By-law but was inadvertently omitted in the latest revisions to this section of the By-law. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton. Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 25 as written in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion passes unanimously at 8:07 PM Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-law as follows: Add the following chapter. CHAPTER 126—PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ARTICLE I—Single-Use Plastic Bag 126-1. Purpose and Intent: The production, use and disposition of single-use plastic bags, as defined herein, has significant impacts on the marine and terrestrial environment of all coastal communities, including but not limited to: A. Contributing to the injury and even death of marine and terrestrial animals through ingestion and entanglement; B. Contributing to pollution and degradation of the terrestrial and coastal environment; C. Clogging our storm drainage systems; D. Creating mechanical and disposal burdens for solid waste collection and recycling facilities; and 19