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9 <br />Mashpee Select Board <br />Minutes <br />August 21, 2023 <br />APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br />Public Comment: (continued) <br />Brian Weeden a resident of 133 Main Street indicated that two petition articles are on the October warrant <br />proposed to release title of 1.63 acres to the Tribe for the purpose of expanding the Old Indian Cemetery located at <br />410 Meetinghouse Road and support placing the parcel into trust on behalf of the Tribe for future generations. Mr. <br />Weeden indicated the Old Indian Cemetery site is listed in the National Register of Historic places with the oldest <br />Church on Cape Cod. Space at the cemetery is limited. <br />An additional article proposes to transfer Town parcels to the Tribe that will be discussed under Public Comment <br />by the petitioner. Mr. Weeden in closing indicated the articles would not interfere with the IGA between the Town <br />and Tribe. The petition articles have been submitted as citizen petitions. Any further conversation on the IGA <br />should be on a government -to -government level. <br />Talia Landry a resident of 70 Cape Drive commented on the petition article proposed to transfer Town parcels to <br />the Tribe; 12 acres to recreate a traditional Wampanoag Village. Grant funds have been received to fully fund <br />efforts to educate and support Tribal culture. This project within the Mashpee Historic District is proposed to <br />enhance the relationship between the entire community and promote clean waters and economic development. Ms. <br />Landry indicated the site would be open to the public. <br />Discussion and Approval of the_Followin <br />Special Event Temporary Sign Permit: L.I.N.K.....Wampanoag Perspective: Aboriaiinal—Rights — <br />CommuniyPark October 1 2023 11 am -5 pm: Rachael Hicks: <br />A Special Event Application and accompanying Temporary Sign Permit was requested by Rachel Hicks on behalf <br />of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe entitled the L.I.N.K. Wampanoag Perspective: Aboriginal Rights event, a panel <br />discussion regarding the history of the Wampanoag Aboriginal Rights both past and present. <br />The applicant is requesting this event be held on October 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mashpee <br />Community Park. The actual event is from 1-3:30 p.m. Additional time is necessary to set up and dismantle. <br />Panelists include the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Tribe's Natural Resources Committee moderated by <br />Jason Steiding. L.I.N.K. stands for Linking Indigenous & Non -Indigenous Knowledge. <br />A 20x2O' tent is requested to be located near the gazebo. Three 2x3' free standing signs are planned to announce <br />this event. It was noted the initial date of October 8, 2023 was revised to October 1, 2023. All applicable <br />regulatory officials have signed off on the application with stipulations imposed by the Department of Public <br />Works. <br />Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit <br />for the L.I.N.K. Wampanoag Perspective event on Aboriginal Rights on October 1, 2023 as presented. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes <br />Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none <br />