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Select Board Minutes August 11,2025 Resident Andrew Schofield addressed the Select Board with concerns regarding the proposed use of Gunter's Land as the site fora future wastewater treatment facility. Mr. Schofield shared that he had purchased his home based in part on information from the state's GIS system, which showed the land as conservation land — a majorselling point for him. He questioned how residents are expected to support a proposal that appears to contradict both the Town's stated intentions and the voter-approved action plan and called on the Board to reconsider the long-term implications of reversing conservation designations in favor of infrastructure development. ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed) LIAISON REPORTS Selectman Richardson noted that "Mashpee's Night Out" was well received by the community and described the event as a great time for everyone involved. He thanked all who participated and contributed to its success. WATER QUALITY UPDATES-N/A TOWN MANAGER UPDATES Residential Exemption Eli ibility Town Manager Rodney Collins informed the Board and the public that the Town Assessor would like to remind all eligible taxpayers that they must reapply annually for property tax exemptions only if there was a change of ownership,such as transfers into a trust. Failure to reapply will result in the loss of the exemption. Application forms are available exclusively on the Town's website. Taxpayers are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their forms promptlyto maintain their exemption status Hazardous Waste Collection and Shredding Event A Hazardous Waste Collection and Document Shredding Event will be held on Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mashpee Middle-High School. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous household items and securely shred personal documents. Town Manager Rodney Collins provided an update regardingan operational meeting held on Thursday, which included participation from various town staff including the Water Quality Coordinator, Engineering Consultant, Town Planner, Select Board Chair, and the Sewer Commission Chair. Collins noted that the meeting was productive, with a significant exchange of information and a thorough question-and-answer session.The discussion was