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9 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> June 6,2022 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Discussion mandrtAproval of.ResearchrvProect_with Aluaculture ResearchwCoroorationmARC),-,_Natural <br /> Resources wDeot.w <br /> The Select Board met with Shellfish Constable Donovan McElligatt to review a proposed joint Aquaculture <br /> research project which would consist of one floating upweller nursery (FLUPSY) in Hamblin Pond to test the <br /> efficacy of Mashpee waters in growing seed. <br /> Richard Sawyer,President of the Aquaculture Research Corporation(ARC)was also present to discuss the <br /> proposed public/private exploration of the viability of a solar-powered FLUPSY in Hamblin Pond to review the <br /> feasibility of using Mashpee waters as a future commercial shellfish nursery in 2022. <br /> The ARC is one of the largest shellfish hatcheries in New England. At their Dennis facility they spawn <br /> hundreds of millions of oysters and clams each year. In addition to having a shellfish nursery in the Town of <br /> Dennis, hatcheries are located in the Towns of Harwich and Chatham. <br /> The FLUPSY is a floating nursery that looks similar to a dock. Under the 20'x24' dock, containers house <br /> shellfish which are allowed to grow using the natural nutrients found in ocean water while they are protected <br /> from predators. <br /> The 2022 growing season will be used to test the success of growing several species of shellfish as well as <br /> various procedures of care. It is anticipated that two moorings in Hamblin Pond would be used to anchor the <br /> solar powered FLUPSY. The cost to the Town of Mashpee is minimal, and all necessary permits are in place or <br /> in the process of being obtained. At the end of the season data will be submitted to the Mashpee Shellfish <br /> Department outlining the results of the 2022 test. ARC will hold harmless the Town of Mashpee for damage to <br /> the FLUPSY and mortality of the shellfish. If the project is successful other satellite stations would be sought. <br /> Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the collaborative research project between the Town of <br /> Mashpee and the Aquaculture Research Corporation. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: 4-0-1. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, abstained Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br /> Selectman Gottlieb recused himself as he holds a professional relationship with ARC. <br />