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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
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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