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The Community Preservation Committee voted to approve this article to set aside the 10% Reserves and Budget for Appropriation Reserve to be available for use in fiscal year 2025 as certified by the Finance Director and reflected in the FY 2025 CP-1. The total FY25 appropriation to the 10% Reserves and Budget for Appropriation Reserve is $1,241,789. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 1 by a vote of 7-0. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 1 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 1 by a vote of 7-0 Motion made by Select Board Member Weeden Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 1 as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passed 143-3 at 7:11PM Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Undesignated Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $2,800,000 (Two million eight hundred thousand dollars) for the purpose of acquiring the parcel of land located at 475 Nathan Ellis Highway, which parcel is identified by the Assessors as Parcel 71-55-0, contains 7.10 acres, more or less, and is described in a deed recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 32990, Page 158, and all incidental or related costs and expenses, and, further, to authorize the Select Board to acquire said parcel by purchase, gift, and/or eminent domain for open space and recreation purposes on such terms and conditions as the Select Board deems to be in the best interests of the Town, which parcel shall be under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission under the provisions of GL c.40, §8C, and to authorize the Select Board to grant a permanent conservation restriction on said parcel, as required by the Community Preservation Act; and, further, to authorize the Select Board and/or Community Preservation Committee or their designees to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments on behalf of the Town as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate said acquisition, 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 protect Johns Pond, Flying Squirrel Pond and the Childs River furthering the Town’s goal for water quality protection. The parcel abuts Johns Pond and has multiple active wetlands onsite. Acquisition would allow for the long-term protection of various wetland values, wildlife habitat, and endangered species. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The 7.10-acre parcel is located on the southern end of Johns Pond; 405 square feet of sandy beach and developed with a 2,764 square foot dwelling; 8-bedroom, 4 bath with Town water hookup and an I/A septic system installed in 2018. The land is flat with a hard compact parking area. This parcel could potentially provide recreational benefits to the residents of the Town of Mashpee. 2