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Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: Plastic bottles are a by-product of the fossil fuel industry; they do not biodegrade and can last forever. Their production emits toxic waste into the air, and chemicals from plastic can leach into our beverages. After plastics are discarded, they pollute the air via incineration, contaminate groundwater through landfills, as well as harm to our oceans, beaches, roadways, and wildlife. Recycling is of little help and does not eliminate or reduce our dependence on plastic. The hazardous effects of plastics are far more costly than indicated by price. They affect our immediate and long-term well-being. The rationale for this Municipal Plastic Bottle Ban rests on the assumption that government is established to protect the welfare of the people it governs. Plastic bottles are made of non- renewable fuels, leach chemicals into consumables and never biodegrade. Plastic bottles impact environmental health and longevity of other species who may ingest plastics as food. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 10 by a vote of 4-1 The Finance Committee makes no recommendation of Article 10 by a vote of 3-3 Motion To Be Made By Selectman Sherman Motion: I move that the Town vote to approve Articles 10, 11, and 12 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrases "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion passes at 7:42 pm Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 106, Section 8 of the General Bylaws (Rental Property) as follows: Replace the language in Subsection C.2. with the following: "The Board of Health shall, pursuant to the above subsection, issue a Rental Certificate which shall be renewed by the following March 31 st, provided that the Certificate may be renewed each year." And further, replace the language in Subsection G.2. with the following: "Required inspections by inspectional services personnel shall occur within the timeframe and at intervals determined by Board of Health regulation, but not more than once annually. Temporary Rental Certificates may be issued, pending inspections, at the discretion of the Board of Health." or take any other action relating thereto. 7