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Adjourned Session of the November 16,2009 Special Town Meeting,cont....
<br /> 9:27 p.m. Members questioned financial and use issues. Norman Cohen explained the request
<br /> for proposals and price offer and Christian Herold,Executive Director,reviewed
<br /> policies on charges per square foot for users and classes.
<br /> 9:31 p.m. Members questioned the quantum of vote required. Town Counsel William Lahey
<br /> responded.
<br /> 9:42 p.m. Daniel Abramson, 11 Hancock Street,spoke in support.
<br /> 9:45 p.m. Paul Lapointe,pr.2,spoke in support.
<br /> 9:49 p.m. Edith Sandy,pr.6,spoke in opposition.
<br /> 9:52 p.m. Iang Jeon,pr.1,questioned capital improvements,estimate on improvements
<br /> needed,and current rental situation. Selectman Norman Cohen and Munroe Center
<br /> Board Member Thomas Griffiths responded.
<br /> 9:58 p.m. Karen Freeberg,high school senior,spoke in support and of the need for an
<br /> independent art center.
<br /> 10:00 p.m. Elizabeth Perry-Wood,pr.7,spoke in support.
<br /> 10:01 p.m. Dawn McKenna,pr.6,spoke in opposition.
<br /> 10:04 p.m. Loren Wood,pr.3,questioned land acquisition and assessed value
<br /> and commented on possible demolition.
<br /> 10:06 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,commented on value in appraisal report.
<br /> 10:06 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente reviewed appraisals.
<br /> 10:08 p.m. Beverly Kelley,pr.4,spoke in support.
<br /> 10:09 p.m. John Rossi,pr.1,spoke in opposition.
<br /> 10:12 p.m. Tricia Perez-Kennealy,pr.6,questioned Munroe's plans for funding capital
<br /> improvements. Thomas Griffiths reviewed needs and financing plan.
<br /> 10:17 p.m. Elsa Sullivan,5 Washington Street,spoke in support.
<br /> 10:19 p.m. James Wood,pr.7,moved:
<br /> MOTION: Article 5 be Indefinitely Postponed
<br /> 10:23 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley reported opposition of the Board of Selectmen to
<br /> Indefinite Postponement.
<br /> 10:25 p.m. Catherine Woodward Gill,pr.7,spoke in favor of Indefinite Postponement.
<br /> 10:27 p.m. Narain Bhatia,pr.9,spoke in opposition.
<br /> 10:29 p.m. James Wood,pr.7,summarized thoughts and Indefinite Postponement.
<br /> 10:29 p.m. Following a voice vote on Indefinite Postponement,the Moderator declared
<br /> the Motion Adopted.
<br /> 10:32 p.m. Charles Lamb,pr.4,served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 5.
<br /> 10:31 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
<br /> ARTICLE 6: APPROVE LOCAL OPTION MEALS EXCISE
<br /> MOTION: That the Town accept G.L., c. 64L §2(a)to impose a local meals excise
<br /> to take effect January 1, 2010.
<br /> 10:31 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3,questioned taking up another article at this time.
<br /> 10:32 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen moved to adjourn to 7:30 p.m.,Wednesday,
<br /> November 18,2009,Cary Memorial Hall. Motion Adopted.
<br /> A true copy.
<br /> Attest:
<br /> Donna M.Hooper,Town Clerk
<br /> November 18,2009 Adjourned Session of the 2009 Special Town Meeting
<br /> The third session of the Fall 2009 Special Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator
<br /> Deborah J. Brown at 7:30 p.m.,Wednesday,November 18,2009,Cary Memorial Hall;a
<br /> quorum of 143 present. The Moderator reviewed procedural issues.
<br /> 7:32 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
<br /> ARTICLE 6: APPROVE LOCAL OPTION MEALS EXCISE
<br /> MOTION: That the Town accept G.L., c. 64L §2(a)to impose a local meals excise
<br /> to take effect January 1, 2010.
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