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Select Board Minutes July 28,2025 Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson- yes Review of Draft #1 of the October 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Town Manager Rodney Collins stated that no action was needed, as no additions can be made unless initiated by the Select Board. He then presented a draft of 14 articles submitted by various committees for consideration at the upcoming Town Meeting. Collins noted that if the Board had speciﬁc questions regarding any article, the Chair of the relevant committee or the appropriate department head could be invited to a future meeting—should he or Assistant Town Manager Wayne Taylor be unable to provide the necessary information. Selectman Cotton referenced Article 4, highlighting that it involves a signiﬁcant funding request related to Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, and emphasized the need to fully understand the scope of the proposal. The Select Board requested that the Planning Board discuss the proposed articles at a subsequent meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Lynne Barbee of 73 Surf Drive expressed appreciation to the editor of the local newspaper for taking a trip down Gunther's Lane and providing a photograph highlighting the conditions in that area. It was noted that while the land appears to be a beautiful and valuable natural resource, it may not be the appropriate location for sewer infrastructure. Barbee emphasized the importance of protecting conservation land. Richard Read of 23 Gunters Lane expressed that he shared the same concerns as Lynne, acknowledging the need for a facility but questioning the proposed location. He emphasized that wildlife and residents actively use the space. He raised concerns about vehicle access, asking how trucks would even reach the proposed site. He also cited a state requirement for certiﬁed letters to be sent to residents, stating that no such notiﬁcation was received, and that residents were unaware of the proposal until two weeks ago. He concluded by stating that he believed the process was handled improperly and voiced his opposition to the facility being located in that area, saying, “I vote it doesn’t go there.” Kevin Schoﬁeld of 31 Gunters Lane expressed strong opposition to the proposed facility, at 0 Gunters lane stating that it would be visible from his backyard. He noted that the location