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passive recreation in a woodland setting. No permanent structures are proposed to complete the site design and necessary work to implement the 3 to 4 par course. This is an emerging recreational activity. There is only one other disc golf course on Cape Cod located at the Burgess Park in Marstons Mills. The project would embrace the Mashpee community across the spectrum. The course is intended to be open for all players and leagues. Funding shall derive from the Community Preservation 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve for this purpose. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 9-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen does not recommend approval of Article 10. The Finance Committee does not recommend approval of Article 10. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton. Motion: I move to indefinitely postpone article 10. Motion to indefinitely postpone passes at 7:34 PM. Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserves in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, $84,800 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee Greenway — Quashnet River Path and Footbridge project including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The first phase of the Mashpee Greenway project is proposed to connect existing and future trails from the Mashpee Commons site along the Quashnet River through a network of trails to the Mashpee High School. The bulk of the project includes funding for the construction of a pre-engineered fiberglass footbridge with a span of 25' and width of 4' planned to cross over the Quashnet River. Limited CPA funding would also support trail construction. The site planned for the bridge is scenic, and the trails would provide a quick and easy path to Mashpee's commercial center. Trail work is anticipated to be performed by AmeriCorps volunteers and other volunteer groups. The trails would not provide accessibility to the site locations without the construction of the footbridge. Mashpee is a Green Community and this project is deemed an economic development enhancement for the Town of Mashpee. Funding shall derive from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserves for this purpose. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 9-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserves in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, $84,800 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee Greenway — Quashnet River Path and Footbridge project including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes at 7:36 PM. Town Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM. And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof, one at the Town Hall, one at the Post Office, and one each on the bulletin boards, thirty days at least before said meeting. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 281 day of March in the year two thousand and sixteen. Per order of, Board of Selectmen John J. Cahalan, Chairman Carol A. Sherman, Vice Chairman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Clerk Thomas F. O'Hara John J. Cotton 47