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.. _ 20S (Annual T own Meeting - April 4 1 983.) Article 5. RETIREMENT BOARD INDEMNIFICATION Presented by James F. Crain. MOTION: That the Town accept Section 20A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws. 8:13 P.M. (Ch. 32, Sec. 20A - INDEMNIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF RETIREMENT BOARDS FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OFFICIAL DUTIES.) Mr. Crain stated that the Board of Selectmen unanimously support this motion. Adopted unanimously. 8 :14 P.M. Article 6. SCHOOL FOUNDATION The motion under Article 6 was presented by Patricia A. Swanson but read by the Moderator as follows: (As MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to adopted) petition the General Court for an act to permit the School Depart- ment to establish a revolving fund for receipts derived from the sale or licensing of materials and productions and from services in connection therewith. 8:14 P.M. William W. Welch, Jr., Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member, gave written notice that he would abstain from voting on Article 6. James C. Beck, School Committee Member, was recognized at the request of Patricia A. Swanson, also a School Committee Member, and he voiced the support of his committee in regards to the motion under Article 6. 8:18 P.M. William J. Dailey, Jr. stated that the Appropriation Committee recommended unfavorable action on this article, adding that all _ departments generate funds and he does not want to encourage other departments to have revolving funds. 8:20 P.M. Frank Sandy and Gerald L. Abegg voiced support while Renee Cochin spoke in opposition. 8:26 P.M. Main motion, as presented by Mrs. Swanson, declared adopted by voice vote. 8:26 P.M. Article 7. AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO ALLOW TAX LEVY TO GO TO 22% Margery M. Battin moved. to postpone Article 7 until. after Article 51. 8 :27 P.M. Mrs. Battin added that she felt it was premature to vote on Article 7 before they know what local aid distribution will be etc. It is believed that this information will be available in May. 8:30 P.M. Town Manager, Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr.', was recognized and he stated that when this,artipl is acted upon, he would bring an estimate of a five e r,p aa� ya�p an outline of major expenses and he will have a handout - at that time. 8:32 P.M. Mrs. Battin's motion to postpone Article 7 until after Article 51 was declared adopted unanimously. 8 :35 P.M. (See Pages 271 and 272)