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height. The designation "Private Driveway"shall appear at the top of any such sign or placard indicating the name of a driveway. A fine of$50.00 per day shall be assessed to the owner of any such private driveway identified by a sign not containing the designation "Private Driveway"subsequent to December 1, 2004, upon notification, in writing, to said owner by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Department of Public Works Explanation: When the public sees a street sign posted on a traveled way, they assume that the road is public or private, and has a status that has benefits attributed to such roads. Driveways are not subject to emergency repairs or snow and ice treatment by the Town of Mashpee. There is no oversight by the Town of Mashpee related to curb cuts or utility openings on Private Driveways. Driveways can be closed or changed at the whim of the owner. By indicating "Private Driveway", we alert the public that there is something unique about the conditions at hand. Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and execute a lease agreement for a period of ten years, in conjunction with the Town of Barnstable, for management and cultivation of cranberry bogs located on property known as Santuit Preserve, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement for a term greater than what is allowed by State Procurement laws. This lease will allow for management of the cranberry bogs located on the Santuit Preserve property. Article 27 To see if the Town will vote to adopt Section 298 of Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2004, which allows the town to replace the Cape Cod Open Space Land Acquisition Program with the Community Preservation Act and dedicate the three per cent property tax surcharge currently being assessed through fiscal year 2020, along with state matching funds that will be available to the town under the Community Preservation Act, to a special "Community Preservation Fund"that may be appropriated and spent for certain open space, historic resources and affordable housing purposes, effective for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2005, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: Acceptance of Section 298 of Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2004 means the Community Preservation Act shall effectively replace the Cape Cod Open Space Land Acquisition Program. There shall be no additional excise on real property levied other than the current 3 per cent levied for the provision of the Program. Acceptance of this section shall allow the community to access state matching funds up to 100 percent of