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After holding a public hearing on September 6, 2023, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that Town Meeting vote to indefinitely postpone Article 11. Motion made by Petitioner Arden R. Russell: I move the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 11. Motion passes 381 to 45 at 8:47 PM Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to convey Parcel No: 28-2-0 (35 Lake Avenue), 36-80-0 (409 Main Street), 28- 3-0 (415 Main Street) to the Tribe for historical, educational, and cultural uses to constrict a true replica of a Wampanoag Village to accurately depict daily life and complement the adjacent Tribal historic sites within the Town's existing Historical District, or take any other action relating thereto. SEE MAP IN APPENDIX A Submitted by Petition (Lead Petitioner — Talia Landry) Explanation: This article approves transfer of Town Parcels to the Tribe to recreate an accurate Wampanoag home site (circa 1700s) to traditionally educate the Tribal community and general public on Wampanoag history through interactive pre -contact exhibits. Such traditional strictures support cultural preservation and conservation efforts encouraged by the Town's planning efforts. The article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board makes no recommendation of Article 12 by a vote of 2-2 The Finance Committee makes no recommendation of Article 12 by a vote of 4-2 Motion made by Petitioner Talia Marie Landry: I move 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 393 to 79 at 9:10PM Meeting adjourned 9:llpm RE