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9 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> August 21,2023 <br /> APPOINTMENTS&HEARINGS <br /> Public Comment: (continued) <br /> Brian Weeden a resident of 133 Main Street indicated that two petition articles are on the October warrant <br /> proposed to release title of 1.63 acres to the Tribe for the purpose of expanding the Old Indian Cemetery located at <br /> 410 Meetinghouse Road and support placing the parcel into trust on behalf of the Tribe for future generations. Mr. <br /> Weeden indicated the Old Indian Cemetery site is listed in the National Register of Historic places with the oldest <br /> Church on Cape Cod. Space at the cemetery is limited. <br /> An additional article proposes to transfer Town parcels to the Tribe that will be discussed under Public Comment <br /> by the petitioner. Mr. Weeden in closing indicated the articles would not interfere with the IGA between the Town <br /> and Tribe. The petition articles have been submitted as citizen petitions. Any further conversation on the IGA <br /> should be on a government-to-government level. <br /> Talia Landry a resident of 70 Cape Drive commented on the petition article proposed to transfer Town parcels to <br /> the Tribe; 12 acres to recreate a traditional Wampanoag Village. Grant funds have been received to fully fund <br /> efforts to educate and support Tribal culture. This project within the Mashpee Historic District is proposed to <br /> enhance the relationship between the entire community and promote clean waters and economic development. Ms. <br /> Landry indicated the site would be open to the public. <br /> Discussion and Approval of the_Followin <br /> Special Event Temporary Sign Permit: L.I.N.K.....Wampanoag Perspective: Abori aiinal—Rights— <br /> CommunityPark October 1 2023 11 am-5 pm: Rachael Hicks: <br /> A Special Event Application and accompanying Temporary Sign Permit was requested by Rachel Hicks on behalf <br /> of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe entitled the L.I.N.K. Wampanoag Perspective: Aboriginal Rights event, a panel <br /> discussion regarding the history of the Wampanoag Aboriginal Rights both past and present. <br /> The applicant is requesting this event be held on October 1,2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mashpee <br /> Community Park. The actual event is from 1-3:30 p.m. Additional time is necessary to set up and dismantle. <br /> Panelists include the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Tribe's Natural Resources Committee moderated by <br /> Jason Steiding. L.I.N.K. stands for Linking Indigenous &Non-Indigenous Knowledge. <br /> A 20x2O' tent is requested to be located near the gazebo. Three 2x3' free standing signs are planned to announce <br /> this event. It was noted the initial date of October 8, 2023 was revised to October 1,2023. All applicable <br /> regulatory officials have signed off on the application with stipulations imposed by the Department of Public <br /> Works. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit <br /> for the L.I.N.K.Wampanoag Perspective event on Aboriginal Rights on October 1,2023 as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Opposed,none <br />