04/21/2026 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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IMP. IMBO d"fr,,{yn,r,fw VhP. w Mashpee lncCusion and'Diversity Committee 16 Great Neck Road -Vorth- MasGtpee, M-A 02649 A Memo was read respectfully requesting 3 alternate members the ability to serve as voting members, in the absence of a regular voting member. The Select Board are the policy makers of this and any clarification would need to go through them. New Member Update Agenda item next month. NEW BUSINESS Survey Results The results will be submitted to the Select Board for their approval. Cemetery Mr. Zefzaf commented this subject is in connection with the expansion of the cemetery, and more to come at Town Meeting. There is an Article on the Warrant. Future Plans Chair Stevenson informed the Committee she will be stepping down from her position as Chair this July. If she were to abruptly leave, it still creates an opening. She is happy to stay on as a member until officers are defined and voted on, which happens in July. Once established, she will resign altogether. This Committee and cause are very important to her. Mr. Kupferman echoed that she is important to this Committee. The Friendship Festival for Race Amily Day is in June. The June meeting could be used as a debrief session for the festival, with elections in July. The Waquoit Congregational Church is hosting a Movies that Matter series, showing "A Lien" and "Stranger at the Gate", two Oscar- nominated films about immigration and hate. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25t", from 4:OOPM — 6:OOPM. The Chair thinks that is something this Committee could do, host movies within the greater community. In closing, Town Meeting is Monday, May 4t" and the Annual Town Election is held Saturday, May 9t". There are changes to the Town Charter, notably a preamble that acknowledges the rich historical tapestry interwoven into Mashpee. One key statement being replaced is Selectman, now referenced as the Select Board. 5