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ADJOURNED SESSION O THE 1980 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD A PRIL 2 , 19 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8:07 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 180 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by Rev. Richard Bo.rngen, Pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. 8:08 P.M. Article 2. Because of new instructions from the state regarding the tax cap, Mary W. Miley, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, explained that Articles 50, 51 and 52 would be tabled to the end of the meeting. She added that if any financial articles are to be reconsidered, that they should be brought up before Articles 50, 51 or 52. 8:09 P.M. Esther S. Arlan moved that the Report of the Cary Lecture Committee be accepted and placed on file. Carried Unanimously. 8:10 P.M. Article 32. Presented by James F. Crain. (See Page 541) MOTION: That the sum of $180,000.00 be appropriated to fund a (As local transportation system, that such amount be raised in the tax adopted) levy, and, in addition, that the Selectmen be authorized to apply for, accept and expend funds from the MBTA in connection therewith and to contract with a private transit company to provide trans- portation services. 8:12 P.M. Joyce Hals gave written notice that, because of a conflict of interest, she would not vote on Article 32. Mr. Crain explained that the usage of the system outstripped all estimates and introduced Sally Castleman, Chairman of the Trans- portation Advisory Committee. 8 :13 P.M. Mrs. Castleman told the meeting that the needs as explained to last years town meeting (1. Elderly; 2. Youth; 3. Parents; 4. Handicapped and 5. Commuters) had been filled by Lex- Press. She listed the following for the six month ridership: 1. Elderly $ 15,800. 2. Youth 107,400. 3. Other 35,400. Total $158,600. Other benefits listed by Mrs. Castleman: 1. Town Center; 2. Other businesses; 3. Energy; and 4. Town Spirit. She added that Lex -Press averages 22.6 riders per hour over the whole day. 8:20 P.M. Fred D. Rosenberg, a member of the Transportation Advisory Committee, then spoke of the fuel escalation clause in the bid and added that there would be a probable increase of 40% in the fare cost - up from 25fi to 40G or a book of coupons at 35G each per coupon. 8:31 P.M. Warren Roberts moved to amend Article 32 by striking the amount, $180,000., and substituting therefor the amount, $50,000. 8:31 P.M.