Article 5: Appropriate Funds for Police Station Feasibility Study
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $65,000 for studying the feasibility of siting, constructing and equipping a new police station, and that to meet this appropriation $65,000 be raised in the tax levy.
MOVED by Mr. Kelly of the Board of Selectmen. Police station was built in 1956. Need to consider options for renovation or replacement.
BoS: Unanimously in support
CEC: Timely and necessary, unanimous
AC: Unanimous in their support
Town Mod calls for Vote
Yes: 134
No: 2
Abstain: 2
The MOTION carries
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