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2003 Annual Town Meeting—Adjourned Session of April 30, 2003, cont... 8:55 p.m. Peter Kelley presented a minority report of the Board of Selectmen and spoke in opposition to the motion as amended. Paul Hamburger reported the support of the Appropriation Committee for the motion as amended (8-1). Leo McSweeney reported the support of the Board of Selectmen for the motion as amended (3-2). Discussion ensued in support and in opposition, from members of the audience and Town Meeting members, regarding need for a new Senior Center, possible inclusion of a multigenerational center, space needs, prioritization of needs and costs, estimated timelines, and senior usage of school buildings. 9:30 p.m. Fred Rosenberg, pr.9, moved the question. MOTION ADOPTED. 9:31 p.m. Council on Aging member Dan Fenn summarized points on proceeding forward. 9:34 p.m. MOTION ADOPTED. 9:35 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jeanne Krieger. ARTICLE 12: DPW OPERATIONS FACILITY MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. 9:35 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley summarized reasons for Indefinite Postponement. 9:35 p.m. MOTION ADOPTED 9:37 p.m. Presented by Joyce Miller, pr.7. ARTICLE 23: CONSERVATION LAND TRANSFERS Article 23(a) Highland Avenue,Map 31 Parcel 90C MOTION: That the care, custody, management and control of approximately 14.7 acres of town-owned land on Highland Avenue, as shown on Assessor Map 31, parcel 90C, be transferred to the Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c.40, §8C for conservation purposes. Joyce Miller explained request for land transfer. Leo McSweeney reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen for 23(a). Charles Horning reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee for 23(a). 9:42 p.m. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED Article 23(b) Bedford Street, Map 64, Parcel 102D MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Joyce Miller explained request for indefinite postponement. 9:42 p.m. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED Article 23( c) North Street Sand Pits, Map 69, Parcel 99 MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Joyce Miller explained request for indefinite postponement. 9:43 p.m. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. Article 23(d) North Street Sand Pits, Map 68, Parcel 45 MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Joyce Miller explained request for indefinite postponement. 9:45 p.m. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. Michael Young, Intern, was recognized for his role in the 2003 Annual Town Meeting and the invaluable assistance and service provided. 9:47 p.m. Selectman Leo McSweeney moved the 2003 Annual Town Meeting be DISSOLVED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. A true copy: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk