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ADJOURNED SESSION OF THE 1986 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 14, 1986 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall and immediately recessed, subject to the call of the chair. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 P.M. There were 180 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation was offered by Rev. Stephen M. Healy of St. Brigid's Church. 8:03 P.M. i The Moderator called a formal recess for the following presentation. 8:03 P.M. Senator Richard A. Krause was recognized to present citations to the National Merit Scholarship Finalists from Lexington. Before making the presentations, Senator Krause said that Lexington should be proud of their students as they had the highest number of winners throughout the country from a public school. He added that no other school in Massachusetts can match Lexington. After presenting the citations from the State Senate to the students present, they were given a standing ovation. 8:12 P.M. Article 2. REPORT OF TOWN OFFICERS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES Paul W. Marshall, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, said that he was happy to see that the Appropriation Committee had the blackboard back in use and asked that the Town Manager, Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. be recognized to explain the new budget spread sheet. At the conclusion of Mr. Hutchinson's explanation, Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, explained the figures on the blackboard. 8:20 P.M. Article 35. BUILDING MAINTENANCE E Paul W. Marshall moved that Article 35 be tabled. Adopted by voice vote. 8:21 P.M. ( See Pages 63-71.) Article 36. RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATION Presented by William J. Dailey, Jr. MOTION: That the unused borrowing authorization voted under Article 40 of the warrant for the 1975 Annual Town Meeting is hereby rescinded. Adopted unanimously. 8 :23 P.M. Article 37. JET FUEL STATUTE Presented by William J. Dailey, Jr. MOTION: That the Town accept Chapter 64J of the General Laws. 8 ...:. - 1 .23 P.M. (Chapter 64J - TAXATION OF FUELS USED IN THE PROPULSION OF AIRCRAFT) Jacquelyn R. Smith gave written notice that she would abstain from voting on Article 37. Adopted unanimously. 8:25 P.M.