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5 Select Board Minutes March 11, 2024 Discussion wand wAr2roval ofthe _Special Event; Earth Dad° Atlantic White Cedar Tree PlantingSunday° „Apri121, 2024. 1-3 pm. Santuit Pond Preserve: Daniel Kent AssistantConservation A Pnt w Daniel Kent, Assistant Conservation Agent reviewed the Earth Day Atlantic White Cedar Tree Planting planned at the Santuit Pond Preserve on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. The objective is to rejuvenate the area's ecosystem by planting Atlantic White Cedar trees in an abandoned cranberry bog located at the southern end of Santuit Pond. The public is invited to join in the planting of 100 trees across select sections of the 1.5-acre bog to revitalize the Santuit Pond Preserve. Applicable regulatory officials have signed off on the Special Events Application. With the Select Board's approval, the Conservation Commission is required to approve the planting as any abandoned cranberry bog is considered a wetland. The Town at present, is partnering with a local non-profit to purchase the trees. It was suggested that additional grant funding be applied for to restore abandoned bogs to wetlands to create peat bog ecology for the filtration of impurities. It was noted that currently, interns are collecting Atlantic White Cedar seed for future plantings. It was suggested the Tribe assist in this endeavor as Atlantic White Cedar is used for traditional and cultural practices. Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Special Event Application authorizing the planting of the Atlantic White Cedar trees as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Interviews. Discussion and Possible AjU,roiptunents of the .Er?iiuN�'?n Human Services, Committee: Karen Yetra. Member at_Largg Term,,,BNpjresd„June 30, 2024: Correspondence was received from Lynne Barbee, Chair of the Human Services Committee dated February 26, 2024 recommending the appointment of Karen Yetra. Ms. Yetra was interviewed, and received a ranking of 5 being the strongest candidate for this appointment. The Select Board conducted an interview with Karen Yetra for appointment as a Member at Large. Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the recommendation of the Human Services Committee and appoint Karen Yetra as a Member at Large with a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none