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IMP. IMBO <br /> d"fr,,{ynr,fw VhP. <br /> w Mashpee lncCusion and'Diversity Committee <br /> 16 Great Neck RoadNorth <br /> Mashyee, M-A 0264.9 <br /> and Mr. Kupferman was in attendance as well. The Committee had three people, DPW <br /> Director Laurent, the Chair, and one additional person. He made his proposal, they discussed <br /> the proposal, and following the discission the proposal was rejected at that meeting. <br /> Afew days later, he followed up via e-mail with Catherine Laurent, asking for an explanation <br /> and basis for rejection, additionally, if anything further could be done. He has not heard back <br /> for a few weeks. He learned that Committee is the deciding body, but there is no recourse. He <br /> wanted to explain that to this group, as the proposal has come to an end and there is nowhere <br /> else to turn. <br /> Mr. Klein stated the Jewish Congregation has their own burial site, he asked if it were possible, <br /> the reason it was denied was to not segregate the cemetery and maybe don't want the <br /> obligation of segregating every denomination. <br /> Mr. Zefzaf commented many communities set aside land as dedicated for certain groups. This <br /> country is changing; we need to learn how to deal with that. Maybe this Town isn't ready yet or <br /> the climate currently is not right. <br /> Mr. Kupferman noted that seemed to be a real concern during the meeting, the designating of <br /> specific areas, because currently there is no segregation in that cemetery. They were also <br /> looking for additional space at Town Meeting. He thought that was the main reason. <br /> Mr. Zefzaf is done pursuing this, he can see the writing. The cemetery has limited space and is <br /> overbuilt. <br /> Ms. Johnson-Graham would still like to work on it, and support it, with no recourse there is no <br /> appeal process. <br /> Mr. Klein will call the Jewish Congregation this week and ask if there is a Jewish cemetery on <br /> Cape Cod. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> Ms. Stevenson has to submit a letter of resignation. She is choosing to resign from the <br /> Committee, but not right away. She will stay on as a Committee member but she will no longer <br /> be Chair. <br /> 4 <br />