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physical, cognitive and sensory needs of children through therapeutic playground features which would encourage exploration, discovery, creativity and imagination. Benches and shade structures are proposed to be incorporated into the design. The handicap accessible playground is intended to be open after school and on weekends for public usage. With Town Meeting approval, the targeted date for installation is August 2014. Fundraisers are planned to offset the additional $60,000 required to construct the facility. The applicant is Elaine Pender, Principal of the Kenneth C. Coombs School. This playground would be maintained through the DPW and School budgets, and if possible with continued fundraising. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 9-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 7-0. Motion made by Selectman Michael Richardson Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, $100,000 for the purpose of funding the installation of a Preschool Therapeutic Playground at the Kenneth C. Coombs School, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:17 PM. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, $155,000 for the purpose of funding the acquisition of the Lewis Property; 32 Collins Lane, Mashpee; 3.7 acres referenced on Assessors Map 36, Block 4 for open space purposes, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The article seeks funding to purchase 3.7 acres of land for open space and passive recreation purposes. The acquisition of the property is consistent with the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan for Open Space for the protection of, and access to, the Mashpee River. The beautiful and scenic property lies approximately 50' from the Mashpee River. The site location has been a part of the Mashpee River Corridor project since 1985. The purchase of the property is an opportunity for the Town to enhance water quality and to protect Mashpee's natural resources. The applicant is Joan Muse on behalf of William Lewis, Jr. The Community Preservation Committee voted 5-4 in support of purchasing the land. The Community Preservation Committee voted 9-0 in support of the purchase price. The Board of Selectmen does not recommend approval by a vote of 5-0. 5