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<br />Select Board <br />February 9,2026 <br />Minutes <br /> <br />largest consumer of fur in the U.S. and described the proposal as a common-sense step <br />toward reducing animal cruelty. <br />Preyel Patel is the Massachusetts state director for the Humane World for Animals. Patel <br />highlighted concerns about the fur industry, including minimal inspections, lack of <br />protections under the Humane Slaughter Act, and the predominance of fur imported from <br />overseas, particularly China, with only tribal, cultural or religious exceptions. The Director <br />noted that there are approximately 100 fur farms remaining in the U.S. and that eight <br />Massachusetts towns have already passed similar bylaws. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br />(This space is reserved for topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be <br />discussed) <br />LIAISON REPORTS <br />WATER QUALITY UPDATES <br />Selectman Weeden noted that there was a strong turnout at the river restoration public <br />forum held at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Government Center. <br />Selectman Kelley-Wilson echoed Selectman Weeden’s remarks regarding the strong turnout <br />at the Tribe’s river restoration public forum. Attendees asked a variety of questions including <br />placement of the waterway, native plantings, and access to the river. <br />Chair Wyman-Colombo echoed questions regarding public access during and after <br />construction. <br />Selectman Weeden noted that the project renderings appeared very industrial, with <br />concrete abutment walls, and emphasized that the museum is in a state-listed historic <br />district, highlighting the importance of preserving the area’s historical character. <br /> <br />17 <br /> <br /> <br />