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Article 13 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 $42,438 for the purpose of funding the Restoration of Lakewood Cemetery 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 is to ensure the Town-owned cemetery is protected, preserved and restored as necessary to provide dignity and honor. The cemetery is the final resting place of Ezra Jones, a Civil War Veteran. Most of the deceased are English and early settlers dating back to 1805. The project includes survey work, tree work, stump grinding, fencing, landscaping and gravestone cleaning and repair. With landscape improvements and the cleaning and restoration of the gravestones, the ancient cemetery would be eligible to serve on the National Register of Historic Places. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 9-0. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made by Selectman Cotton: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 13 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes unanimously at 7:33 PM Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $18,086 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee Community Garden Expansion 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 is to support the garden expansion by an additional 14 garden plots to meet the gardening demand. CPA funding would support garden bed construction, pathways, additional fencing, expanded irrigation and water service areas to include the construction of demonstration gardens and historic and gardening information. The project would provide continued beautification of Town-owned recreational land and promote Mashpee as a Green Community. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 9-0. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made by Selectman O’Hara: