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7 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> July 9, 2007 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Waterways Commission TDredging/Water Quality Update: <br /> Prior to discussion of the dredging and water quality, the Board of <br /> Selectmen respectfully presented James Hanks a plaque, an official <br /> citation of the Town of Mashpee for his dedicated service to the Town of <br /> Mashpee. <br /> Mr. Hanks discussed four modeling scenario's that access the impact of <br /> dredged material disposal alternatives in the Mashpee River. It was noted <br /> that six modeling scenario's have been budgeted. To date,there is no <br /> significant scenario that would lead to significant improvement in water <br /> quality, although no scenario significantly degrades water quality. <br /> Dredging does not improve water quality. The valid reason to dredge the <br /> river is to improve navigation. <br /> Mr. Hanks suggested the Town investigate the two remaining modeling <br /> scenario's presently under contract with SMAST. Of particular note is a <br /> scenario to open the inlet to a wider configuration or to reduce the size of <br /> the flood tide delta inside the bay to promote better flushing. It was noted <br /> the Town of Barnstable may be interested in widening the channel to <br /> attempt to reduce erosion on their shore. The Selectmen were in <br /> agreement to continue the modeling investigation under its present <br /> appropriation. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Proposed Legislation Involving MGL Ch. 40B: <br /> Correspondence was received from Town Counsel dated June 28, 2007 <br /> regarding proposed legislation involving unfriendly 40B projects. It was <br /> noted the Selectmen requested an opinion from Town Counsel in response <br /> to a letter from the Town of Walpole on their efforts to suspend and <br /> reform 40B. The Board of Selectmen took the matter under advisement. <br /> There was no action. <br />