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*DRAFT* BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES, 3-2-2020 6
<br /> Board of Selectmen
<br /> Minutes
<br /> March 2, 2020
<br /> Public Hearin,g,.,-, P.ro,p.osed 1.9 Acre Non-Commercial ffanvil Shellfish Area at Mas ee Neck Lapding-.
<br /> Department of Natural Resources Director Richard York, Shellfish Constable Ashley Fisher:
<br /> The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the Shellfish Regulations,
<br /> s f I ing as a non-cornme 1 peci ically, a proposal to designate 1.9 acres of area at Mas:hpee Neck Land,' rc*al, family,
<br /> shellfishing area. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 130 § 52, designation of a family shell fishing area,would prohibit
<br /> commercial shellfishing 'in this area.
<br /> In accordance with posting procedures, the Hearing notice was read into the record. Ashley Fisher, Shellfish
<br /> Constable was in. attendance to review the proposed changes with the Board of Selectmen. Ms,. Fisher 'indicated
<br /> by designating this area, more shellfish would be available for family fishing at the Mashpee Neck Landing. In
<br /> addition to oysters, quahogs and soft-shell clams are harvested in this area. The Mashpee Neck Landing,site
<br /> would be used to offset parking.
<br /> The commercial harvest of shellfish. in areas designated as non-commercial (tamliy shellfishing) allows for
<br /> suspension or revocation of State commercial shellfish permits for this violation.
<br /> Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
<br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing.
<br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara.
<br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
<br /> Roll Call Vote.
<br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes
<br /> Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, none
<br /> In considering the proposed change Selectman David W. Weeden conveyed concern to the Mashpee Wampanoag,
<br /> Tribe, and the tension that may result with respect to the Tribal members who shellfish commercially in this area.
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<br /> For many r i ri,oal members this is their livelihood. Ms. Fisher was asked if she has reached out to the Tribe to
<br /> solicit endorsement of the proposed designation.
<br /> Ms,. Fisher responded by stating there is no viable products in this area for commercial harvest. This is one of the
<br /> few areas suitable for family shellfishing. It was disclosed the Daniels Island site has been removed as a family
<br /> shellfishing,area, and it is a more favorable habitat for shellfishing for commercial use., Selectman Weeden was
<br /> agreeable with the alternative site planned for the commercial harvest of shellfish.
<br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the proposed changes to the Shellfish Regulations,
<br /> p s i f ec ically, a proposal to deisgnate 1.9 acres of area at Mashpee Neck Landing as a non-commercial,
<br /> family shellfishing area effective,* are 2, 2020.
<br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara.
<br /> VOTE: Unanimous, 4-0-1.
<br /> ,Roll Call Vote:
<br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes
<br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, abstained Opposed, none
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