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Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Budget for Appropriation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $378,080 for the purpose of funding the Quashnet School Playground Improvement Project Phase II at the site located at 150 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, identified on Assessor’s Map 67, Parcel 2, 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 address the aging courts in disrepair. This project includes the construction of new basketball courts, tennis/pickleball courts and a new outdoor game. Playground surfacing would meet the requirements for fall protection and handicap accessibility. The provision of different types of equipment would invite and encourage physical outdoor play for all skill levels and introduce a variety of sports activities. The playgrounds and courts are used year-round by the schools and are available for public use during non-school hours. The total cost of the project is $391,080. Available fees by outside groups will offset the projected budget. The DPW will also perform some of the required work. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 4 by a vote of 8-0. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 4 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 4 by a vote of 5-1 The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval by a vote of 8-0 Motion made by Select Board Member Wyman-Colombo Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 4 as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes unanimously at 7:22 PM Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Budget for Appropriation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $425,000 for the purpose of funding the Edward A. Baker Boat Ramp at Pirate’s Cove Improvement Project Phase II, at the site located at 388 Mashpee Neck Road, Mashpee, identified on Assessor’s Map 96, 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 replace the 35-year-old concrete boat ramp that has deteriorated, install a concrete scour pad at the end of the ramp and install two additional floats at the dock. It is necessary to install a scour pad for the erosion caused by the power loading of boats at the ramp and to avoid boats running aground. There is no change to the size of the ramp. The installation of two additional floats will provide more space for boats to avoid congestion at the ramp. Four piles will be installed at the west end of the ramp to prevent boaters from landing on the adjacent small beach protecting the saltwater marsh. The total cost of the project is $434,735. The design and permitting for the project