2/25/2013 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 25, 2013 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: Public Comment: The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to the Department of Public Works and to Selectmen members Wayne Taylor and Carol Sherman for their assistance and attentiveness in response to the recent winter storm last Saturday. Discussion relative to Petition Article – Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station: In other matters, Arlene Williamson spoke in concern to a possible nuclear accident at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) in Plymouth, MA. The PNPS was re-licensed last May to operate for an additional twenty years. Ms. Williams indicated that is twenty years longer than it was built to operate. In concern of a possible major radiological accident, Ms. Williamson stated that she is leading a petition with Maxine Wolfset to place a non-binding public opinion advisory question on the Mashpee Spring 2013 ballot. The petition would show support for the safety of Mashpee residents in the event of a major nuclear accident. To reassure the safety of Mashpee and its visitors the petition requests the PNPS be shut down. Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda. Motions seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none Discussion followed with respect to the ballot question request and the requirement to obtain the minimum amount of signatories. It was noted the proponents of the above referenced matter have also submitted a petition article for the May 2013 Town Meeting warrant. Since the article is presented in petition form, it is automatically printed on the warrant. Enclosure: Petition for Non-binding Advisory Question/Memo 2/6/13 Brochure: U.S. Nuclear Power after Fukushima