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r <br /> r <br /> trL, <br /> Mass Historical Commission(MHO) to protect a number of these sites that are covered a ;c <br /> by a preservation restriction. What happens with a preservation restriction is that if a <br /> data recovery project is conducted, removing the information making the site no longer +r: <br /> significant, then an agreement can be entered into lifting the preservation restriction. • � <br /> Fox 3, which is next to the Simons Site, contained data to about 1,000 years ago; that <br /> g _ <br /> site was excavated except for one part of that site that was not removed. one part has <br /> what was believed to be significant archaeological remains; that place was entered into N <br /> an agreement, and,was not surveyed. What happens in that case with a reservation <br /> . p <br /> restriction is because the data recovery was conducted, the restriction could be lifted <br /> from the main part of the site; however, there was one small area remaining. Another <br /> site, known as Fox 4, is a very rich archaeological deposit. At the time, there were no <br /> plans to do anything with it just rests on the preservation restriction. There was no site <br /> examination, so it is not known for sure that it's archaeologically significant, but <br /> looking at the artifacts that came out of it, it is thought to be about 1,500 years old. In <br /> order to remove the restriction, it would required an additional survey. Finally, down <br /> on the point, Fox 2 has a much lower level of material,but also would required <br /> additional survey. The preservation restriction cannot be lifted from Fox 3 until the <br /> previous reports have been modified according to the Mass Historical Commission <br /> request. Mr. Balzarini asked if most restrictions are lifted? Mr. McElhinney responded , . <br /> by saying that Simons house has been lifted. Mr. Balzarini asked if, when a restriction <br /> is lifted, is a detail map created of what's there or do they take the fmdin s out of the <br /> ground and move them somewhere else? Mr. Mulholland answered"yes, they take a <br /> sample of the findings out of the ground". Mr. Balzarini asked if they found a <br /> cemetery, would the remains be removed? Mr. Mulholland stated that could happen, <br /> but is unlikely, especially with Native Americans. During the site tour, the <br /> y p y g <br /> representative of the tribe voiced some concern about that aspect. Willowbend appears <br /> to be working with the tribe. According to Mr. McElhinney, the Fox 3 site will be left "y <br /> in it's natural state perhaps even landscape it with underbrush to discourage access. Mr. <br /> McElhinney addressed some of the issues with regard to the ancient ways: Quippers <br /> Rd., Simons Rd. (which extends North and South), Bryants Cove Rd. from Shoestring <br /> Bay area. Mr. McElhinney feels these ancient Ways are open to the public, but <br /> Willowbend does not feel they are open to vehicular traffic; Mr. McElhinney feels it's <br /> not really an issue because they are not appropriate for vehicular traffic. Mr. Fudala <br /> stated that's what they are; they are roads that have always been kept open for traffic, <br /> whether pedestrian or vehicular. Mr. McElhinney replied that an 18-wheeler probably <br /> wouldn't or couldn't drive down an ancient way. Mr. Fudala stated that he has driven <br /> down in his vehicle. Some of these roads are blocked, and that is the issue. The roads <br /> should be left open as it is a condition of the Special Permit. Ancient Ways are public <br /> ways. Mr. McElhinney responded Willowbend does not have a problem with people <br /> using the ways, simply that they are not suitable for vehicular traffic access, certainly <br /> not a public way. Mr. Fudala also stated that Willowbend's own subdivision plans titles <br /> them as public ways. Mr. McElhinney believes the permit gives a"right of passage"; <br /> 3 ,� <br />