05/02/2022 Special Town Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

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Explanation: The goal of this project is to provide extended access to the One-Room Schoolhouse and to protect, preserve and enhance the property of historical significance. The One-Room Schoolhouse is listed on the National Register and as a Historical Place by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. The schoolhouse is also located in the Mashpee Historic District. A split HVAC system would control the air quality and temperature of the historic 1831 building. The unit is proposed to blend into the wood beams on the back of the wall with piping to be contained in a false ceiling to maintain the buildings historic appearance. For energy efficiency the heat and air system would operate only when the schoolhouse is in use. With approval the project would be completed in July 2022. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 7-0-1. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made by Selectman Weeden: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 11 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes at 7:31 PM Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Historic Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $86,000 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee War Monument Project, 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 Committee Explanation: The goal of this project remains the same. To honor, recognize and pay tribute to all Veterans from Mashpee to ensure their service and sacrifice to our country is made visible and never forgotten. With CPA funding construction of the monument would begin in the spring of 2022 with completion in early summer and a Town-wide dedication and celebration in the fall of 2022. The additional funding request would be added to available CPA funding to purchase a solid granite monument shaped in the design of a wave with the Veterans names, conflict and dedication along with medallions depicting the military branches and new Town Seal. Work includes delivery and installation, an electrical and landscape budget as well as project contingency. This will be an everlasting memorial dedicated to honor Mashpee Veterans. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 12 by a vote of 9-0. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 12 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 12 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made by Selectman Gottlieb: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 12 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes unanimously at 7:32 PM