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Mashpee Select Board Minutes August 8, 2022 Public Comment: Michaela Columbo of Meadow Brook Road, a candidate running for the vacant seat on the Select Board made a brief introduction. Ms. Columbo indicated she anticipates to work collaboratively and conductively as well as proactively to solve the issues the Town of Mashpee is facing. Karen Faulkner a resident of Ashers Path West commented on a recent review of the Select Board video of July 25, 2022 meeting regarding the matter of reorganization. Ms. Faulkner indicated the vote circumvented the usual and customary practice of the Select Board to hold the vice -chair until reorganization takes place after the special election. Ms. Faulkner recommended the Board reinstate Selectman Weeden and reorganize after the October 4, 2022 meeting. Marjorie Hecht of Hoophole Road also made note of the July 25, 2022 meeting, and asked the Select Board to rescind its vote for reorganization and wait to reorganize after the special election. Meredith Harris, Main Street read aloud a Letter to the Editor regarding the July 25, 2022 meeting which appeared in the Mashpee Enterprise on August 5, 2022 written by Ms. Harris and Michaela Columbo. Ms. Harris voiced concern regarding the matter of reorganization. Comment was also made on articles proposed on the October warrant that would limit horsepower restriction, waterways regulations and wetland bylaws. Chuck Green a former nine-year member of the Board of Selectmen commented on the normal course of the reorganization process and voiced his support for David W. Weeden and his abilities to assume chairmanship. Jane Marie Stevenson, Sampson Mill Road and Chair of the MIDC indicated she is strongly supportive of Mr. Weeden and is appreciative of his perspective and his beliefs as well as his leadership skills. Mary Waygan, Chair of the Planning Board commented on the Local Comprehensive Plan and well attended workshops. The process is expected to continue with an online survey planned. Ms. Waygan also noted the Planning Board and Conservation Commission has submitted an application to the Community Preservation Committee for the acquisition of 8-acres of open space on land identified as 751 Main Street. Yuvonne Courtenay of Presbrick Lane voiced support to David Weeden for his contributions to the Select Board, and requested he be considered to serve as Chairman. Brian Weeden, Main Street spoke in support of David Weeden, and the opportunity that was not given to him. Lynne Barbee of Surf Drive read a letter she wrote to the editor which appeared in the August 5, 2022 Mashpee Enterprise. Ms. Barbee then stated it is standard procedure to reorganize upon re-election. Paula Peters, Devon Street voiced her frustration to the July 25, 2022 reorganization and its process not granting David Weeden his opportunity to become Chairman of the Select Board.