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183 (ADJOURNED SESSION, A.T.M. , CONT. - APRIL 26, 1995) ARTICLE 14 AUTHORIZE RECEIPT OF GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF TRANSIT VEHICLES MOTION: A. ) That the Town be authorized to accept a grant for the purchase of up to seven Adopted alternate fuel transit vehicles and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow in anticipation of such grant; and B. ) That the Town be authorized to accept a grant for the operation of a seasonal Adopted trolley service between Lexington and Concord for a period of up to two years and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow in anticipation of such grant. 9:10 p.m. Presented by Selectman Eddison. The Moderator stated that the question would be divided. Mrs. Eddison explained. No money would be coming from the tax levy. 9:15 p.m. Gloria Holland, Capital Expenditures Committee, recommended authorization. 9:15 p.m. Paul LaPointe, Appropriation Committee, asked the Moderator to recognize Robert Leone of the Committee. Mr. Leone stated the opposition of the Appropriation Committee. 9:20 p.m. Mrs. Eddison asked the Moderator to recognize Barbara Lucas, Transportation Coordinator. Mrs. Lucas responded to the Appropriation Committee. Discussion continued. 10:00 p.m. Charles Shaw, P1, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 10:00 p.m. , the Moderator declared the question to be before the Meeting. Following a voice vote at 10:01 p.m. on Section A which was in doubt, the Moderator called for a standing vote which was tallied as follows: Precinct Yes No Abstain 1 8 11 2 14 3 3 11 4 • 4 16 0 5 15 5 6 10 7 7 15 6 8 14 3 9 15 5 At large 16 Totals 134 49 10:04 p.m. The Moderator declared adoption of Section A.