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2143 SECOND ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 1936 The meeting was called to order at 8:08 P.M. by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll. There were 174 Town Meeting Members present. On account Moderator, Robert H. Holt being absent, Town Clerk states in order to elect a Moderator Pro-Tem to conduct the meeting, and if agreeable with the Town Meeting Members a motion would be acceptable for nominations for Moderator Pro-Tem to be made from the floor. Motion made and seconded the nominations fen. Moderator Pro-Tem be made from the floor. Unanimous Vote 8:09 P.M. Motion made and seconded Representative Joseph R. Cotton act as Moderator Pro-Tem. Motion made and seconded nominations be closed. Carried Unanimous 8:09 P.M. It was a unanimous vote that Representative Joseph R. Cotton act as Moderator Pro-Tem for the Meeting. Carried Unanimous 8:09 P.M. Representative Joseph R. Cotton as Moderator Pro-Tem was sworn to the faithful performance of his duties by the Town Clerk, James J. Carroll, the Town Clerk turning over the gavel to him. 8:10 P .M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moved to take up Article 24, presenting the following: Art. 24. Voted: That the following amount be appropriated and assessed for the unpaid bills for the year 1935 of the following account: Law Department, $95.25 Carried Unanimous 8:11 P.M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moved to take up Article 25, presenting the following: Art. 25. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6,500.00 for the improvement of Lincoln Street; said sum, or any portion thereof, to be used in conjunction with any money which may be alloted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose. General discussion by several speakers . Mr. B. Hawkins made motion for indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement lost 8:39 P.M. Main question on Article 25 as presented by Selectman Mr. Fer- guson put to a vote and carried unanimous 8 :40 P .M. Selectman Mr. Ferguson moved to take up Article 26 presenting the following: Art. 26. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 for the improvement of Watertown Street; said sum, or any portion thereof, to be used in con- junction with any money which may be alloted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose. Carried Unanimous 8:41 P.M.