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(Adjourned Session of the 1980 Annual Town Meeting - March 26, 1980.) Article 43. Marthur H. Kalil questioned about accreditation if this remodelling (Cont.) was not authorized and Mr. Michelman answered that accreditation was not in any immediate danger. 8:32 P.M. In response to a question by Robert I. Rotberg, Mr. Michelman said that the work would be performed and finished during the summer and therefore should not interfere with the students and teachers during the school year. After general discussion, the motion, as offered by Mr. Michelman, was declared carried unanimously. 8:54 P.M. Article 44. Presented by Patricia A. Swanson. MOTION: That the sum of $331,760.00 be appropriated for installing energy saving equipment in the school buildings of the Town, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 8:55 P.M. Donald B. White said that the Appropriation Committee had voted to approve this expenditure prior to the increase in the transportation budget and are not changing their approval, but, they do have some questions. They urged the School Committee to have a good look at the major expenditures. 8:57 P.M. Nyles Nathan Barnert expressed the strong support of the Capital Expenditures Committee in regard to this motion. 8:59 P.M. George A. Burnell moved to amend the motion by striking the figure of $331,760. and inserting therein the amount of $172,981. This motion to amend was declared lost by voice vote. 9:09 P.M. Main motion, as presented by Mrs. Swanson, declared carried unanimously. 9:10 P.M. Article 45. Presented by Mary W. Miley: MOTION: That the care, custody, management and control of the Adams School and the land adjoining it be transferred from the School Department to the Board of Selectmen effective September 1, 1980; to appropriate for such care, custody, management and control the sum of $10,000.00 therefor; that such amount be raised in the tax levy; and that the School Committee be authorized to dispose of surplus personal property and material in connection with the transfer of surplus buildings and the use of remaining buildings. 9:10 P.M. Frank Sandy asked if the Selectmen planned to lease the Adams School next year and wondered if they had any potential tenants. Mrs. Miley answered that the Selectmen did not have any plans but would proceed with the same process as had been utilized with the other schools that had been turned over to the town. 9:12 P.M. James E. Barry asked if the playground would be conveyed at this time and Dr. John Lawson, School Superintendent, answered that the playground was not under the control of the School Committee. Mrs. Miley said that the Selectmen do not intend to convey any property at this time. 9:15 P.M. Patricia K. Hagedorn asked about the playground at Parker School and Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel, said that the playground at Parker had been under the control of the School. Committee. The Town Manager said that Adams had a unique situation as the play- ground at Adams School was under the control of the town. 9:18 P.M. Richard A. Michelson moved that this article be tabled but this motion was declared lost by voice vote. 9 :19 P.M.