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14 Adjourned Town Meeting-April 7, 1997 cont... 9:15 p.m. David Kanter, Pr.7, asked for an assurance that the funds will be spent in 1998. As this motion requires a two-thirds vote the Moderator explained that if the vote was not unanimous a standing vote would be required. 9:15 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted by voice vote. 9:15 p.m. Karen Dooks,Capital Expenditures Committee, served notice of reconsideration on Article 10. 9:16 p.m. Selectman Daniel Busa requested point of personal privilege from the Moderator and as a proud parent commended the Haydenettes Precision Skating Team for successfully placing fourth in a world competition recently held in Finland. The members enthusiastically applauded the team. ARTICLE 11: STREET RELATED IMPROVEMENTS 9:17 p.m. Presented by Selectman Dan H. Fenn,Jr. MOTION: That the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to issue Highway Reimbursement Notes of the Town under G.L. c.44, sec. 6, as amended, in anticipation of reimbursement by the Commonwealth for highway reconstruction and improvements under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws as funded, and that notes issued for a shorter period than two years may be refunded by the issue of new notes maturing within two years from the date of the original obligation, and that the Selectmen are authorized to accept highway funds from all sources including the$700,000 allocated under Chapter 85 of the Acts of 1994 which are hereby appropriated for such highway purposes. 9:18 p.m. Mr. Fenn explained that this Article would fund resurfacing of approximately 6 miles of roadway. The Town is approximately 13 miles behind the schedule previously set for street resurfacing. The final selection of streets to be resurfaced is contingent upon a final assessment of street conditions. Mr.Fenn stated unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen for this Article. 9:23 p.m. Chankey Touart, Capital Expenditures Committee, stated unanimous support of the Committee. 9:23 p.m Paul Lapointe,Appropriation Committee, stated unanimous support of the Committee. 9:24 p.m. Elaine Dratch, Pr.5, inquired as to the status of work on Grant Street. George Woodbury, Director of Public Works, provided a status update. 9:25 p.m. Anne Ripley, Pr.6, spoke in favor of resurfacing after identified sewer projects were completed. 9:26 p.m. Paul Keane, Pr.3, inquired if the 1997 resurfacing list had changed due to status of streets. Peter Chalpin, Engineering Department, stated there had been some changes. 9:27 p.m. Sheldon Spector,Pr.6, asked about the repairs being made on Grant Street and the portion of Waltham Street to be resurfaced. Peter Chalpin, Engineering Department,explained that work will begin tomorrow on Grant Street and completed by July 1. The Waltham Street section to be resurfaced runs between Marrett Road and Route 2.