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Select Board Minutes June 9,2025 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Assignment of 2025-2026 Select Board Liaisons – Chair Michaela Wyman-Colombo Selectman Cotton noted that the recently appointed position would be included in the 2025–2026 ﬁscal year, and that everything appeared to be in order to proceed. Discussion of Letter of Support for Grant Application by Save Popponesset Bay- Selectman Cotton motioned to table the Letter of Support for Grant Application by Save Popponesset Bay. Selectman Richardson seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0 Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Proposed 40B Project by On Commons, LLC for 65 rental units at Lot 14, Job’s Fishing Road – Review and Discussion of Letter from MassHousing for Site Approval and Project Eligibility, Including the Town’s Comments; Overview and Discussion of Chapter 40B Process Generally; Votes May Be Taken -Amy E Kwesell KP Law P.C. The Select Board welcomed Amy E. Kwesell of KP Law, P.C. Amy e. Kwesell provided legal guidance and gave a presentation on Chapter 40B, which allows developers to apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a single comprehensive permit for residential projects. While local zoning can be bypassed, state laws such as the Wetlands Protection Act and Title 5 still apply. Projects must meet local need thresholds, including having at least 10% a?ordable housing; Mashpee currently stands at 4.66% as of June 29, 2023. A Project Eligibility Letter (PEL) is required before applying to the ZBA and conﬁrms jurisdictional requirements, including site control and project funding eligibility. Once received, the application is distributed to local departments for comment. The ZBA must open a hearing within 30 days and close it within 180 days. Peer review is allowed and paid for by the applicant. The ZBA may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the project based on whether it is reasonable and consistent with local needs. Developers cannot be required to upgrade existing infrastructure, and any unit reduction must be based on valid planning concerns. If denied, applicants may appeal to the Housing Appeals Committee. It was conﬁrmed that extensions may be requested in writing via email to MassHousing. Public Comment