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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-11-BOR-min Minutes of Board of Registrars Meeting of February 11, 2003 - 6:00 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office, Town Office Building Present: Mary Abegg (D), Chairman; Luanna Devenis ( R ) ; Donna Hooper (D), Clerk Chairman Mary Abegg called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. The recent resignation of Connie Foster ( R ), and need for Registrar replacement , was discussed. Mary Abegg complimented the interaction and cooperation of all Registrars in fulfilling their role. After discussion of options, and MGL c. 51 §20 which provides for the remaining members of the Board of Registrars to request the Board of Selectmen to appoint a temporary Registrar, a motion was entertained and seconded to: MOTION: Request the Board of Selectmen appoint Stephen Cole (Sr.) of 857 o Emerson Gardens Road, as a Temporary Registrar to fill out the unexpired term of Connie Foster (2004). Upon a vote of 3-0, the motion was adopted. Town Clerk Donna Hooper provided an update on Census and Voter Registration status. A draft insert (from the Board of Registrars) for the upcoming May Tax Bill was reviewed and edits made. The Registrars voiced their support for the inclusion of this reminder in the upcoming tax bill. The 2003-2004 Election Schedule was reviewed and discussed – including anticipated elections for March 2003, and a May/June 2003 Proposition 2 ½ Override. Also discussed was effectiveness of Professional Development day (no students) scheduled for the November 5, 2002 State Election date. This was found to be very effective, has been discussed with Superintendent Joanne Benton, and is recommended to be scheduled as standard practice for all November elections when feasible. Impact of school construction projects on poll locations was discussed. It is anticipated precincts 1 (Harrington) and 5 (Fiske) will be the first precincts/polls requiring relocation due to upcoming construction at these schools. This will be an ongoing issue for the foreseeable future. Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna M. Hooper, Clerk Meeting of the Board of Registrars Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 6:00 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office - Town Office Building Meeting Agenda Membership – Temporary appointment due to resignation of Connie  Foster  Census & Voter Registration Status Updates  2003 & 2004 Election Schedule  New Business