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Explanation-, This article was submitted by the Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council, Inc. This project will restore the Old Indian Meetinghouse, the oldest Indian Meetinghouse in the United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Old Indian Meetinghouse is an essential part of the history of the Town of Mashpee and its restoration and preservation will contribute to Mashpee's unique character. The building will be open to the public and serve the community for church services, weddings and funerals. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of -0. Motion made by Selectman Theresa Cook. Motion.- I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Historic Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c.44B §5, $325,000 for the purpose of funding the restoration of the Old Indian Meetinghouse, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes 7:14 PM* Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c.44B §5, $20,000 for the purpose of funding a reconnaissance-level archeological survey of the entire Town of Mashp�ee to identify, preserve and protect archeological, and cultural resources, 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 Act Committee Explanation-, This article was submitted by the Mashpee Historical Commission. Funding will provide for a reconnaissance-level survey would protect the Town's historic and cultural resources. Highly qualified consultants would conduct this survey and identify known and probable areas, sites, burial grounds, objects and landscapes from prehistoric times to the present. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Historic Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c.44B §5, $20,000 for the purpose of funding a reconnaissance-level archeological survey of the entire Town of Mashpee to identify, preserve and protect archeological and cultural resources, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto., as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at TP.17 PM* 5