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Select Board September 8,2025 Minutes Motion made by Selectman Weeden to execute the warrant with supplemental visual aids as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson-yes Discussion of Project Eligibility/Site Approval Letter from Mass Housing, dated August 26, 2025 The Mashpee Select Board convened to review and discuss the project eligibility determination letter issued by Mass Housing for a proposed Chapter 40B development project. The Board expressed widespread concern that the summary provided by Mass Housing did not fully or accurately reﬂect the breadth of the Town’s original comments and concerns submitted in response to the eligibility notiﬁcation. Selectman Weeden opened the discussion by noting that the Mass Housing letter mischaracterizes the project’s consistency with local and adjacent massing, particularly by referring to the proposed building as a four-story structure that is in keeping with its surroundings. Several members disagreed with this assessment, noting that the building's height is inconsistent with current zoning and neighboring properties. Member Weeden emphasized that this sets a dangerous precedent that could allow future developers, including current landowners such as Mashpee Commons, to seek height variances based on this project’s approval. In addition to zoning concerns, the Board focused heavily on public safety issues, particularly ﬁre safety and emergency response. Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson, Selectman Cotton, and Selectman Richardson highlighted the fact that the building’s height exceed the capabilities of existing ladder trucks.. The question was raised whether the Town would need to purchase additional equipment at taxpayer expense or whether the developer 9