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School. The courts are original to the school's construction 20 years ago. There are six tennis courts and two full-size basketball courts at the school that are extensively utilized on a year-round basis. Due to the age of the courts and deterioration, the surface is negatively affecting play on the courts. Total reconstruction is required as repairs are deemed not cost effective. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 7-0 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 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve for Appropriation, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $260,000 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee Middle/High School Tennis Court and Basketball Court Reconstruction Project including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:28 PM. Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve for Appropriation in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $91,000 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee K.C. Coombs School Playground Improvement 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: This project would improve the playground facilities provided at the K.C. Coombs School with nature-themed climbing and balance structures that would complement the additional playground structures at the school. This would assist children in the development of motor skills including balance, agility, coordination and strength. New surfacing is proposed to meet the requirements for fall protection. The playground equipment would replace a more than 20-year old climbing structure, and be handicap accessible. The K.C. Coombs School PTO is committed to fundraising for the purchase and installation of a small shade shelter. The total project cost is $100,500. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 7-0 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 6-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve for Appropriation in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $91,000 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee K.C. Coombs School Playground Improvement Project including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:20 PM. Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $230,000 for the purpose of funding the Mashpee Quashnet School Playground Improvement 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 goal of this project is to improve the playground facilities provided at the Quashnet .: