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5 4 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MARCH 31, 1986 The meeting was called to order in Cary Memorial Hall by Lincoln P. Cole, Jr., Moderator, at 8 P.M. There were 179 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Kyriakos V. Saravelas, Pastor, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. 8 :02 P.M. The warrant for the meeting was read by Town Clerk, Mary R. McDonough, until further reading was waived. 8 :03 P.M. The Constable's Return of the warrant was read by the Town Clerk. 8:04 P.M. For the benefit of the new Town Meeting Members, and as a refresher for all, the Moderator gave a brief outline of the proceedures of town meeting relating to motions, discussion on the articles etc. 8 :06 P.M. Graydon M. Wheaton, past Chairman of the Town Meeting Members .,As'so.c . . read a report (not filed with Town Clerk) relating to recommendations of the Executive Board regarding ways to shorten town meeting. 8 :11 P.M. Article 2. REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES Michael J. O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, moved that the report of the Appropriation Committee be accepted and placed on file. Adopted unanimously. 8:12 P.M. Daniel L. McCabe, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, moved that the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be accepted and placed on file. Adopted unanimously. 8:13 P.M. The Moderator stated that Article 2 would be open throughout the meeting and all sessions thereof. Article 3. APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES Presented by John C. Eddison, Selectman. MOTION: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have the charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year. Adopted unanimously. 8 :14 P.M. Article 4. OPERATING BUDGET Presented by John C. Eddison. MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and be raised in the tax levy except where a transfer is indicated they shall be provided by such a transfer. 8 :15 P.M. John C. Eddison, Acting Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, explained that the schedule is to have six Monday and Wednesday sessions of this meeting through April 16. They are hoping to have completed the financial articles, except Article 35 before the meeting reconvenes on April 28. He added that the Board of Selectmen supports the report of the TMMA regarding the avoidance of time waste at town meetings. } /�[ P. 8.1 M