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5 Mashpee Select Board Minutes November 15, 2021 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Presentation Discussion and Possible Action on the Final Report of the Town Seal Committee: Town Seal Committee,Pierce-Cote Advertising: (continued) Representatives of Pierce-Cote Advertising discussed the concepts and preferences included in the final design preferences. The Town Seal clearly communicates that Mashpee is a welcoming and caring community which connects and honors the tradition of the Wampanoag Tribe as stewards of its land and beauty,to the Town moving forward in unity to greet the next day. The border represents the Wampum beads, showing single white beads in the Mashpee Wampanoag purple. The rising sun represents both a new day, a new start while also holding the meaning of the Wampanoag Tribe being the"People of First Light." The Wampanoag Tribe also hold symbolism in the eagle, flying closest to the sun and creator. The Mashpee River was chosen to represent connection to something larger. "Welcome to Mashpee" is written in the Wampanoag language to honor the past while welcoming the future of Mashpee. Colors were chosen to represent harmony, unity, and the beauty of Mashpee. The Select Board expressed appreciation to the Town Seal Committee and to Pierce-Cote Advertising for bringing all of their thoughts into consideration for the new Town Seal. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to bring forth an article in May to Town Meeting to adopt the new Town Seal for the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none Adjourn Joint Meeting with the Town Seal Committee: 6:25 p.m. Discussion and Approval of the Following Special Events and Temporary Sign Permits: Annual Chamber Christmas Parade— Saturday December 11 2021 5:30 - 7:30 PM Mashpee Commons: Mashpee Chamber of Commerce: Katy Acheson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce was in attendance to request the Select Board approve the Special Event Application for the 15th Annual Christmas Parade scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 with a rain date of December 12, 2021. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Steeple Street and traverse throughout Mashpee Commons. Information regarding the parade route can be found on the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce website. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Special Event Application of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Christmas Parade as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none