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(Adjourned. Session of the 1983 Annual Town Meet = May 11, 1983.) Article 40. In answer to a question raised by Margaret N. Brooke, Angela E. (Cont.) Frick said that the Conservation Commission had brought the problem of a developer coming in to Spencer Street to the Board of Select - men. She added that the Commission feels that it is an "iffy" situation and that it is up to the town meeting to decide whether to accept the street or Wait for a developer to come in and con- struct the street to town specifications. The Commission does not oppose the resurfacing of the street. 9:05 P.M. At the request of Joseph 0. Rooney, the following residents were recognized: Lewis R. Aronin, 20 Ingleside Road, Robert M. Dubow, 24 Spencer Street and Richard E. Hartwell, 26 Spencer Street. Mr. Aronin, although not a resident of Spencer Street, said that he has occasion to travel on the street quite frequently and spoke of the deplorable condition as did Mr. Dubow, a one year resident, and Mr. Hartwell, a ten year resident. 9:18 P.M. The question of sidewalks was raised and Mr. Politi stated that, although no sidewalks are included i_n the Spencer Street construc- tion, it is cost efficient to build sidewalks at the time of re- surfacing. 9:22 P.M. Ephreim Weiss moved that Article 40 be amended, by adding the following: "Provided, however, that no sidewalks shall be included in any of the streets." 9:22 P.M. Mr. Weiss's motion to amend was declared lost by voice vote. 9:23 P.M. Benjamin W. Golini raised the issue of Emerald Street having been deleted from the list of streets to be accepted although it had been in the Warrant for this meeting. He spoke of the deplorable conditions on this street and of the fact that the abutters had applied for acceptance many times over the years. 9 :25 P.M. Main motion as presented by Mr. Politi voted on as follows: (A) Adopted unanimously. 9:25 P.M. (B) Adopted unanimously. 9:25 P.M. (C) Adopted by voice vote. 9:26 P.M. (D) Adopted unanimously. 9:26 P.M. Article 41. STREET CONSTRUCTION AND LANDTAKING Presented by Stephen Michael Politi. MOTION: That the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to issue Highway Reimbursement Notes of the Town under G.L. c. 44, sec. 6, as amended, in anticipation of reimbursement by the Commonwealth for highway reconstruction and improvements under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws as funded by Chapter 351 of the Acts of 1981, Chapter 191 of the Acts of 1982 and Chapter 732 of the Acts of 1981 and that notes issued for a shorter period than two years may be refunded by the issue of new notes maturing within two years from the date of the original. obligation; and that the Selectmen are authorized to accept funds from all sources and to take by eminent domain, purchase or other- wise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. 9:28 P.M. Mr. Politi stated that this article is for the Hancock Street Construction Program. The total commitment for this program will be $137,000 but there will be no town funds. Adopted unanimously. 9:30 P.M. Benjamin H. Golini served notice of reconsideration of Article 40. 9:31 P.M.