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Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to establish under the provisions of Chapter 40C of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Chapter 359 of the Acts of 1971, a Historic District Study Committee for the traditional Mast pee Village Center. The study Committee shall consist of 7 members, which shall make an investigation and report on the significance of the Buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed historic district, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district and a draft of a proposed bylaw to Town Meeting, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation,., This article is to start the process to consider the creation of a historic district for the traditional Mashpee village center, which is in the vicinity of Main Street (Route 130) and Great Neck Road North. This area, as identified in the Heritage Preservation and Community Character element of the Mashpee Comprehensive Plan has historic significance for the Town. The character of this part of Town is threatened by inappropriate and incompatible development if developed under current zoning. Therefore, to ensure the proper development and redevelopment of this area in a manner which protects the local Wampanoag heritage, a historic District was recommended in the draft Comprehensive Plan. Motion made by Curtis Frye. Motion: I move Article 12 be voted as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase, "(.or take any other action relating thereto." Motion passes unanimously at 8,,,55 p.m. Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.C. of Chapter 172 by substituting the following language: C. The normal application and permit prior to commencement of work (as described in other sections of this Chapter) shall not be required for emergency work. Emergency work may go forth under an emergency project approval, provided that: (1) The work must be certified by the Commission or its Agent and some other agency of the Commonwealth or the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, as necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the public. (2) The emergency work must be performed within 30 days of issuance of an Emergency Certificate by the Commission and shall be limited to the place designated on said Emergency Certificate. Emergency work shall be further limited to only work/activities deemed necessary to abate the emergency. 7