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Lincoln P . Cole, Jr. moves that Article 65 be taken up now. Carried by voice vote. 8:30 P. M. Article 65. Presented by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. VOTED: To accept the alteration and relocation of a portion of Massachusetts Avenue from a point 382 feet, more or less, southeasterly of Meriam Street and extending southeasterly 235 feet, more or less, as altered and re- located by the Selectmen and shown upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk dated January 8, 1965, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, pur- chase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such land acquisition and for the widening of Massa- chusetts Avenue as so altered and relocated the sum of $250,000.00, of which $50,000.00 is to be raised in the current tax levy and the balance of $200,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and she hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $200,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town there- for, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding ten years from their dates. 8:32 P. M. Roland B. Greeley speaks for the Planning Board, who are in favor of the article. 8:40 P . M. Mr. Cole asks that George Kolovson be recognized. 8:40P. M. Mr. Kolovson speaks for the Committee for Revitalization of Lexington Center. 8:46 P. M. Mr. Cataldo gives explanation and shows slides . 8:53 P. M. Ernest A. Giroux stated that the Central Block had nothing to do with this article. 8:54 P. M. Richard I. Miller moves to lay Article 65 on the table. 9 P. M. Motion of Mr. Miller declared lost by voice vote. 9:01 P. M. Twenty members doubted the vote, so standing vote taken as follows : In Favor Tellers Opposed 11 Gordon. E. Steele 25 33 Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. 23 32 Donald J. Shaw 18 • 20 Leonard J. Colwell 18 96 84 The motion of Mr. Miller to lay Article 65 on the table declared carried. 9:03 P . M. Roland B. Greeley moves that Articles 64 - 69 inclusive and Article 71 be taken up together. 9:03 P. M. The Moderator states that the motion is out of order as Article 65 has been tabled. 9:04 P. M.