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12 (Adjourned Session - 1987 Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 1987, cont.) Eugene Lee, Pr.5, stated that this is a bird in the hand. 10:39 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Capital Expenditures, spoke against. 10:42 p.m. There was discussion as to the possibility of screening with trees if the land were to be developed. 10:44 p.m. On the question of Marshall Derby, Mr. Eddison stated that he had "heard" of the sale, that there would be a 5 or 10% reduction.10:45 p.m. Erna Greene, Pr.3, asked how much money is in the Conservation Fund. Mr. Williams replied $37,000 at this moment and $25,000 for this year. 10:46 p.m. In response to Julian Bussgang, Mr. Williams stated that the price is consistent with the opinion of value. Mr. Bussgang stated that the land is worth the money and that the most significant parcels are those seen from the main arteries. 10:51 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board Chairman, voiced support. 10:52 p.m. Paul Marshall, Selectman, stated that the Conservation Fund is to handle smll pieces as they come up. 10:54 p.m. Dan Fenn, Jr., Pr.4, and Ephraim Weiss, Pr.5, spoke in favor. Mr. Weiss stated that Town Meeting had had the widsom to overrule the Selectmen and the Appropriations Committee on several other Conservation Parcels. 10:58 p.m. The Moderator not having tallied a unanimous voice vote, called for a Standing Vote. 10:58 p.m. The clerks reported the vote as follows: Precincts Yes No 1 11 2 1 abstention 2 13 3 3 13 5 4 16 2. 5 12 4 6 13 3 7 11 3 8 10 4 9 12 3 At large 14 9 Totals 125 38 The Moderator declared the motion presented by Mr. Williams to have carried, 2/3rds of those present and voting having voted in the affirmative. 11:03 p.m. Sam Silverman, Pr.5, served Notice of Reconsideration. 11:03 p.m. John Eddison moved that the Meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. The Moderator declared the meeting adjourned. 11:04 p.m. A true copy. Attest: 400 Bernice H. allick, Town Clerk