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Hugh M. Chapin moves reconsideration of Article 65. 10:01 P. M. Mr. Chapin states that if reconsideration of Article 65 is passed, he will present the following motion: I move to amend Article 65 by striking out the figure $27,000.00 and substituting therefor the figure $15,000.00. 10:02, P. M. Standing vote taken on the motion of Mr. Chapin for reconsideration of Article 65: In Favor Tellers Opposed 21 Paul B. West 12 12 Logan,Clarke,-Jr. 22 19 Erik L. Mollo-Christensen 31 12 J. S. Nason Whitney 22 64 87 Reconsideration of Article 65 lost. 10:07 P. M. Article 67. Presented by Robert E. Bond. MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to retain professional services for the preparation of-plans and specifications for the develop- ment of the so-called dump area on Lincoln Street and to develop all or a portion of said area; and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $150,000.00. 10:08 P. M. r The Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Recreation Committee are in favor of this article. 10:13 P. M. Frank T. Parrish, Jr. makes the following motion: I move to amend the motion offered under Article 67 to read as follows: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are- authorized to make preliminary improvements to the so-called dump area on Lincoln Street and to develop all or a portion of said area; and to raise and appropriate therefor the sum of $25,000.00. 10:25 P. M. Logan Clarke, Jr. states that the School Committee is in favor of the main motion.- 10:32 P. M. Hugh M. Chapin states that the Capital Expenditures Committee would like this article to be deferred to another year and therefor urge support of the amendment. 10:33 P. M. Erik Lund states that the Planning Board is in favor of the main motion. 10:35 P. M. After general discussion, Edwin A. Bennett moves the previous question which was declared carried by voice vote. 10:47 P. M. Standing vote taken on the motion offered by Mr. Parrish: In Favor Tellers Opposed 26 Paul B., Wesct 10 1 Logan Clarke,-Jr. 23 3 Erik L. Mollo-Christensen 14 12 J. S. Nason Whitney < 22 90 69 Amendment adopted. 10:50 F. M.