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6 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> February 28, 2022 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and A royal of New Shellfish Reulations: Shellfish sh Constable.Donovan McElli got: <br /> �............... .m, ................................d.. .. ..,.,.,.,...., .....__. ..................w. ....__.,M..................mm_�.�..................... .._v._._� .M..... ..........._.�..... ._.._.M. .. <br /> The Select Board met with Donovan McElligot, Shellfish Constable to review recommended <br /> changes to the Mashpee Shellfish Regulations. It was noted the Shellfish Commission <br /> unanimously voted to approve the regulations at their meeting of January 25, 2022. If approved <br /> by the Select Board the regulations would be promulgated effective April 1,2022 for the <br /> upcoming shellfish season. <br /> The Select Board is the Regulatory Authority authorized by Massachusetts General Laws to issue <br /> policies and regulations for shellfishing in the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Mr. McElligot indicated the shellfish regulations would bring the Town of Mashpee to the same <br /> level as surrounding towns, and conform to State Regulations. <br /> It was agreed the Select Board would schedule a Public Hearing on Monday,March 21, 2022 to <br /> further review the proposal and gain additional public input. With regards to the matter of <br /> aboriginal rights it was further determined Town Counsel would be consulted to ensure the <br /> appropriate language is contained in the document. <br /> In reviewing this matter, it was also recommended the Town of Mashpee work within the practice <br /> of co-management with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. This would include matters regarding <br /> the reaffirmation of additional language relative to aboriginal rights codified to bylaws. A <br /> cohesive approach may also bring forth additional federal monies for joint endeavors. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to schedule a Public Hearing on the 2022 Mashpee <br /> Shellfish Regulations to March 21, 2022 at a time to be designated. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />