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Finance Committee recommends approval by a be maintained through the DPW and School budgets, vote of 7-0. and if possible with continued fundraising. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane The Community Preservation Committee voted unan- imously 9-0 in support of this article. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund in The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter a vote of 5-0. 44B, §5, as follows: $22,500 from the 10% Historic Reserves for the purpose of funding A History of Finance Committee recommends approval by a Mashpee, Massachusetts; an updated pictorial history vote of 7-0. of the Town of Mashpee, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended Motion made by Selectman Michael Richardson by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and Motion passes unanimously at 7:16 PM. transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Balance, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Article 7 Chapter 44B, §5,$100,000 for the purpose of funding the installation of a Preschool Therapeutic Playground To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and trans- at the Kenneth C. Coombs School, including neces- fer from the Community Preservation Fund Balance, sary costs and expenses related thereto, as recom- in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter mended by the Community Preservation Committee. 44B, §5, $100,000 for the purpose of funding the installation of a Preschool Therapeutic Playground at Motion passes unanimously at 7:17 PM. the Kenneth C. Coombs School, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended Article 8 by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and trans- fer from the Community Preservation Fund Balance, Submitted by the Community in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter Preservation Committee 44B, §5, $155,000 for the purpose of funding the acquisition of the Lewis Property; 32 Collins Lane, Explanation: This article seeks funding to improve Mashpee; 3.7 acres referenced on Assessors Map 36, the community play space at the K.C.Coombs School Block 4 for open space purposes, including necessary for safety purposes and to adequately address the costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended needs of typically developing children. The new by the Community Preservation Committee, or take Mashpee Plays Together — Kids Therapeutic any other action relating thereto. Playground is proposed for young children ages three to five years of all abilities. The play structures would Submitted by the Community address the physical, cognitive and sensory needs of Preservation Committee children through therapeutic playground features which would encourage exploration, discovery, cre- Explanation: The article seeks funding to purchase ativity and imagination. Benches and shade structures 3.7 acres of land for open space and passive recreation are proposed to be incorporated into the design. The purposes. The acquisition of the property is consistent handicap accessible playground is intended to be open with the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan for Open after school and on weekends for public usage. With Space for the protection of, and access to, the Town Meeting approval,the targeted date for installa- Mashpee River. The beautiful and scenic property lies tion is August 2014. Fundraisers are planned to offset approximately 50' from the Mashpee River. The site the additional $60,000 required to construct the facil- location has been a part of the Mashpee River ity. The applicant is Elaine Pender, Principal of the Corridor project since 1985. The purchase of the Kenneth C. Coombs School. This playground would property is an opportunity for the Town to enhance 50