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Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Committee <br /> '4 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee,MA 02649 <br /> Members noted that the project differs from a prior parsonage project, which was <br /> publicly accessible and subject to a different legal framework. Exterior painting was <br /> discussed, with a proposal to add approximately $20,000, bringing the total to <br /> $428,000. Some members expressed concern about the overall size of the award, citing <br /> legal risk, taxpayer perception, and the difficulty of justifying the amount at Town <br /> Meeting. Others acknowledged that some interior work is unavoidable when <br /> addressing major structural repairs but agreed that CPC funding must remain limited <br /> to exterior and structural elements protected by a historic restriction. <br /> The applicant said he appreciated the Committee's efforts to narrow the request but <br /> cautioned that funding much below a 50/50 split could make the project financially <br /> unworkable. He acknowledged the original request was too high, stated he reduced it <br /> to improve feasibility, and said he would need to consider whether the project could <br /> proceed at the proposed funding level. He also confirmed his willingness to install a <br /> historic plaque and preserve the exterior character of the building. <br /> Members expressed differing views on the property's historic significance and public <br /> benefit. Some emphasized its role in Mashpee's history and the limited number of <br /> remaining historic homes, while others questioned its broader public importance. <br /> Members agreed that their role was to make a recommendation and allow Town <br /> Meeting to decide, acknowledging the legal risk and potential for a taxpayer challenge. <br /> The applicant stated that he would review the revised amount and decide whether to <br /> move forward under those terms. <br /> Vote: Motion passed. <br /> Aye: Arden Cadrin, Brian Hyde, Seana Pitt, Lynne Barbee, Richard Klein, Ed <br /> Schmuhl,Mary Waygan <br /> Nay: Judy MacDougall,Michaela Wyman-Colombo <br /> 2. First Pentecostal Church, 258 Main Street Application <br /> The Committee discussed the First Pentecostal Church application for historic preservation <br /> funding, noting that the building was constructed in 1939 and is located within the historic <br /> district,but has not yet been formally designated as a historic resource. Members agreed that <br /> any recommendation would need to be contingent on Historic Commission designation. <br /> Based on guidance from Town Counsel, the Committee focused on exterior preservation only. <br /> Members generally agreed that interior work, demolition,plumbing, electrical, and accessibility <br /> upgrades were not CPC-eligible. Exterior work such as windows, siding, and roofing was <br /> identified as potentially eligible, totaling approximately $100,000. <br /> Members expressed mixed views on the project's public benefit and legal defensibility. Some <br /> raised concerns that the request appeared to primarily support a church with limited current <br /> community outreach and declining membership,placing the application on shakier legal ground. <br /> Others emphasized the church's cultural and historical importance and noted its location within <br /> the historic district. Several members noted concerns about incomplete cost documentation and <br /> the lack of updated information requested from the applicant. <br /> 5 <br />