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weight maintenance free aluminum which would emit light to promote eelgrass growth and shellfish habitat. The project, which requires engineering and design, includes the reconstruction and enlargement of the parking lot with improved drainage, and bio-retention to prevent discharge into the waterways. Included in the project funding request is the resurfacing of the road area. The Great River Boat Ramp is the only public launch facility on the Waquoit side of the bay, and it is used on a year-round basis by recreational boaters and fishermen. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 8-0 to approve the Great River Boat Ramp Improvement Project. Board of Selectmen does not recommend approval by a vote of 4-1. Finance Committee does not recommend approval by a vote of 3-2; 2 absent. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5 as follows: $650,000 from the Budgeted Reserves, for the purpose of funding the Great River Boat Ramp Improvement Project, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes at 7:38 PM. Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund the sum of$326,000, as follows: $100,000 from the 10% Open Space Recreation Reserves and $226,000 from the Budgeted Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B §5, for the purpose of funding the Johns Pond Beach Improvement Project, including any 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 project will improve the recreational facilities at the beach for year-round use. The Johns Pond project includes the reconstruction and enlargement of the parking area to accommodate a storage building with permanent restrooms. Improvements will allow for the purchase of playground equipment and the construction of a picnic pavilion. Benches, picnic tables, grills and bicycle racks are also included as site furnishings. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 8-0 to approve the Johns Pond Improvement Project. Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-0; 2 absent. 7