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119 (Adjourned Session - 1987 Annual Town Meeting - April 6, 1987, cont.) William Fraser, Precinct 5, and James Barry, Precinct 1, raised questions on procedures which were answered by the Town Manager. 9:10 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion passed by voice vote. 9:11 p.m. ARTICLE 19. INSTALL DRAINS/WIDENING, DEEPENING OR ALTERING BROOKS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Presented by Leo McSweeney, Selectman, The Moderator declared the motion indefinitely postponed. 9:12 p.m. ARTICLE 20. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to - construct or reconstruct concrete, bituminous concrete or other (passed see sidewalks, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise below) acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate the sum of $140,000 for such construction or reconstruction and land acquisition, and that to raise such amount $140,000.00 be transferred from the Unreserved Fund-Special Assessments. Presented by William Dailey, Jr., Selectman. 9:13 p.m. Mr. Dailey outlined the route of the sidewalk and read a letter from the League of Women Voters in support. Sandra Shaw, Precinct 4, questioned the slide presented by Peter Chalpin, which he further explained. In response to Joel Adler, Precinct 1, Mr. Dailey replied that all sidewalks henceforth will be handicapped accessible. 9:19 p.m. In reponse to William Spencer, Precinct 6, it was noted that there would be an information meeting to notify and explain the plans to abutters. 9:20 p.m. Margaret Brooke, Precinct 6, said it would be more logical to have the sidewalk on the other side of the street. Frank Field, Engineer, explained the choice, the impacts, the retaining wall, and the need for a railing if on the opposite side of the street. 9:21 p.m. Lynda Wik voiced the School Committee support. 9:22 p.m. Florence Connor, Precinct 8, stated the need for a crossing guard and Mr. Dailey stated that the Traffic Advisory Committee would be consulted. 9:23 p.m. Paul Hamburger, Precinct 5, stated his support and asked for an update on last year's sidewalk article. 9:24 p.m. Mr. Dailey stated that by May 1 the contract would be out for bid. 9:25 p.m. Mr. O'Sullivan stated support by the Appropriations Committee. 9:25 p.m. Donald Giller, Precinct 4, asked if all sidewalks were to be bituminous concrete. Mr. Dailey replied in the affirmative except for those where aesthetic consideration needed to be taken into account. Robert Domnitz stated his concern for sidewalks to be cleared of snow. Joanne Brown speaking from the balcony urged support. 9:27 p.m. The Moderator declared the vote to be unanimous. 9:28 p.m.