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Z <br />Mashpee Select Board <br />Minutes <br />February 28, 2022 <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Discussion and A royal of New Shellfish Reulations: Shellfish Constable. Donovan McElli got: <br />............... .m,................................d.. ....,.,.,.,...., .....__...................w.....__.,M..................mm_�.�..................... .._v._._� .M..... ..........._.�......_.. _.M. .. <br />The Select Board met with Donovan McElligot, Shellfish Constable to review recommended <br />changes to the Mashpee Shellfish Regulations. It was noted the Shellfish Commission <br />unanimously voted to approve the regulations at their meeting of January 25, 2022. If approved <br />by the Select Board the regulations would be promulgated effective April 1, 2022 for the <br />upcoming shellfish season. <br />The Select Board is the Regulatory Authority authorized by Massachusetts General Laws to issue <br />policies and regulations for sheilfishing in the Town of Mashpee. <br />Mr. McElligot indicated the shellfish regulations would bring the Town of Mashpee to the same <br />level as surrounding towns, and conform to State Regulations. <br />It was agreed the Select Board would schedule a Public Hearing on Monday, March 21, 2022 to <br />further review the proposal and gain additional public input. With regards to the matter of <br />aboriginal rights it was further determined Town Counsel would be consulted to ensure the <br />appropriate language is contained in the document. <br />In reviewing this matter, it was also recommended the Town of Mashpee work within the practice <br />of co -management with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. This would include matters regarding <br />the reaffirmation of additional language relative to aboriginal rights codified to bylaws. A <br />cohesive approach may also bring forth additional federal monies for joint endeavors. <br />Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to schedule a Public Hearing on the 2022 Mashpee <br />Shellfish Regulations to March 21, 2022 at a time to be designated. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />