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Article 34. Presented by Allan F. Kenney.
(*See MOTION: That the sum of $110,000.00 be appropriated under the
amended provisions of Chapter 911 of the Acts of 1971 in anticipation of the
motion celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the American Revolution,
below.) and that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
9:36 P. M.
Selectman Kenney stated that he felt it an honor to present this
article and that the Board of Selectmen were unanimously behind this
article and the program planned.
9:37 P. M.
Kingston Howard, Chairman of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee,
gave a progress report and estimated costs.
9:45 P. M.
John Deutch moved to amend Article 34 by deleting the sum of
$110,000.00 and substituting therefor the sum of $95,000.00.
9:45 P. M.
The Moderator called a recess at 9:55 P. M. while the Town Counsel
was in the process of making a ruling on a motion presented by
John F. Downey, Jr.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 9:58 P. M.
Mr. Downey's motion was not presented in writing to the Town Clerk
but the effect of the motion was that no money could be spent if
Richard M. Nixon, whether or not he was still President, attended any
of the events.
Norman P. Cohen, Town Counsel, ruled that John F. Downey, Jr. 's motion
to amend, as written, was illegal.
10 P. M.
Mr. Deutch's motion to amend declared carried by voice vote.
10:07 P. M.
Main motion, as amended, now reads:
(*Amended MOTION: That the sum of $95,000.00 be appropriated under the provisions
motion.) of Chapter 911 of the Acts of 1971 in anticipation of the celebration
of the two hundredth anniversary of the American Revolution, and
that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
Main motion, as amended, declared carried by voice vote_
10:08 P. M.
William J. Scouler serves notice of reconsideration of Article 34.
10:08 P. M.
Article 35. Presented by Stephen Michael Politi.
MOTION: That the Town ratify the action of the Board of Selectmen in
appointing a subcommittee of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee-to
study, plan, and implement the rededication of the Lexington Battle
Green on or about April 20, 1975.
10:08 P. M.
Roland B. Greeley, member of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee,
answered questions from the floor. 10:16 P. M.
William E. Maloney moved the previous question which was declared
carried by voice vote. 10:2.0 P. M.
Main motion, as presented by Mr. Politi, declared carried by voice
vote. 10:20 P. M.