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SPECIAL
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 22, 1972
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday evening, March 22, 1972,
at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Kenney, Messrs. Bailey, Buse and Brown, and Mrs.
Riff in; Mr. O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr. McSw9eney, Town Engineer and
Acting Superintendent of Public Works; Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk,
were present.
Board The Board agreed to meet on Tuesday, April 18, because of the
Meeting holiday being celebrated on Monday.
Chairman Kenney discussed the two Articles in the Warrant,
Articles 79 and 98, on the change in the by-laws relating to the
Battle Green. He appealed- to the Board to adopt a unanimous -positron
as he personally felt if either of the two Articles passed Town Meet-
ing there would be a referendum. This is an opportunity to put aside
any philosophical and political differences that are dividing the
Board, and this is the occasion to exemplify a strong sense of leader-
ship and take some action at Town Meeting for indefinite postponement.
When our Article comes up to vote, to table it and when the Citizens'
Article comes up, to speak along these lines. This is a clear cut
Battle occasion to demonstrate to the Town that the issues of last year are
Green all over. Give it some thought and inform me on next Monday of
By-Law your feelings.
Articles Mr. Bailey An interesting point is the genesis of all this
was at Town Meeting last year.
Mr. Kenney It is now regarded as an aftermath of Memorial Day.
Mr. Bailey Can you, in conscience, walk away from a debate on this?
Chairman Kenney The Town has survived with the present by-law and
we can continue to do so. We really don't need these changes.
Mr. Bailey These Articles ought to be discussed simultaneously.
The Board agreed to discuss the Articles at next Monday's meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters
Executive which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the
Session financial interests of the Town or the reputation of a person.
After discussion of matters of financial interest to the Town, it
was voted to go out of Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7 55 p.m.
A true record, Attest Q'
Executive Clerk, Selectrn