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Motion: I move the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift or purchase or otherwise, easements over land located along Route 130, Main Street, from Heritage Park to Pickerel Cove Road, as shown on a plan entitled, "Transportation Improvement Project, Main Street(Route 130) Bikeway Extension", dated March 1, 2007 by VHB, which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a bikeway/walkway along Route 130. Motion passes by 2/3rds vote at 8:44 PM. Motion made at 8:44 PM to reconsider Article 11. Motion to reconsider Article 11 defeated at 8:46 PM. Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 79 of the General ByLaws of the Town of Mashpee by adding the following section: No dogs shall be permitted at Heritage Park, Or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Department of Public Works and the Leisure Services Department Explanation: This article proposes to prohibit dogs from Heritage Park. Heritage Park is the primary athletic field complex for Mashpee and is used by a number of youth and adult sports organizations including those for baseball, softball and soccer. The lack of cleanup after dogs is cause for concern for health and maintenance reasons. Another concern is the potential for a dog to show aggression against a child, adult or other dog while at the park. Therefore, as is already done at the public beaches and school properties, a prohibition is proposed at Heritage Park. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval. 23