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Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Budgeted for Appropriation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5 $320,000 for the purpose of funding the Restoration of the Upper Quashnet River System in the John's Pond Conservation Land 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 goal of this project is to improve water quality, aquatic and riverbank habitat associated to the headwaters of the Quashnet River. This undertaking would restore fish passage and re-establish a once prolific cold-water fishery for Sea Brook Trout. The project, a part of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge would support increased recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, bird and wildlife viewing as well as other passive recreational opportunities. The Upper Quashnet River was once a pristine river system. It has been heavily degraded over time from manmade activities including groundwater contamination. Funding has been secured from the Air Force Civil Engineering Center in the amount of$844,000 for remediation which would include the actual construction of the restoration project. CPA funding would support the planning and permitting phases. The revitalization project in combined effort would restore the Quashnet River to its historic condition. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 6 by a vote of 8- 0. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 6 by a vote of 4-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 6 by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $320,000 from the Community Preservation Fund Budgeted for Appropriation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5 for the purpose of funding the Restoration of the Upper Quashnet River System in the John's Pond Conservation Land including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:24 PM. Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5 $240,510 for the purpose of funding the Garner Bogs/Upper Childs River Restoration Project 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 6