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November 17, 2003 Special Town Meeting, cont... .... Such a public information program shall be funded by grants and donations not limited to,but including those from the United States Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. Section 4. Harmonious Construction. This act shall be construed harmoniously to the extent practicable with any other general or special law such that all such legislation effectively provides the greatest level of safety for newborns and infants and the greatest level of equity and fairness to parents and lawful agents. Section 5. Severability. If any provision of these sections or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid,the validity of the remainder of these sections and the applicability of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 6. Effective Date. The provisions of these sections shall be effective immediately upon passage. 11:05 p.m. Daniel Busa, pr.1 spoke on the merits of the motion. Michael Morrisey, 15 Clelland Rd, provided an overview and showed a video. 11:14 p.m. Chairman Leo McSweeney reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Discussion ensued in favor and in opposition to the motion. 11:20 p.m. Alan Wrigley, pr.7, called the question. 11:21 p.m. The Moderator declared the Motion under Article 5 Adopted. 11:22 p.m.Town Manager Richard White acknowledged the upcoming retirement of Finance Director John Ryan and Fire Chief Peter Torode. Mr. White expressed appreciation for their years of service to the Town of Lexington. The membership acknowledged its appreciation with a standing ovation. 11:23 p.m.Chairman Leo McSweeney moved the November 17, 2003 Special Town Meeting be Dissolved. The Moderator declared the motion adopted, and the meeting dissolved. A true copy. Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk