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Home My WebLink About1988-05-02 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting MinutesAdjourned Annual Town Meeting May 2, 1988 ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 2, 1988 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C.Dustin, at 7:45 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Leslie H. York, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Paul C. Dustin read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the Reading Memorial High School Boys Track Team has par- ticipated in, and has won 16 years of dual track meets in a row; and WHEREAS Head Track Coach Hal Croft and Assistant Track Coach Everett Blodgett have been Coach and Assistant Coach during that entire time, and are currently assisted by Assistant Track Coaches Peter Hichborn and Russ Bossbach; and WHEREAS May 3, 1988 will be the 150th dual track meet within that 17 -year period; and WHEREAS the Reading Memorial High School Boys Track Team has, through its successful program during that time, generated par- ticipation by fully one -sixth of the High School boys at Reading Memorial High School, and in addition to creating an enviable winning record, has served to create a spirit of teamwork, excel- lence, and self - reliance among the participants; NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Town Meeting of the Town of Reading this 2nd day of May 1988, that: 1. The Reading Track Team be congratulated on its 149 con- secutive dual track meet wins to date; 2. That the Team be given every good wish of the Town on its 150th dual meet on May 3, 1988; 3. That the Track Coaches: Head Coach Hal Croft, Asst. Coach Everett Blodgett, Asst. Coach Peter Hichborn, Asst. Coach Russ Bosbach and 1988 Captains: Joseph Connelly, Robert Hart, Michael Vedder, John Irwin, Jeff Croft be congratulated on their success to date and the hopes of the Town to make it 11150" tomorrow; and 4. That the Town Meeting of the Town of Reading declares and proclaims that Tuesday, May 24, 1988 be declared Reading Track Day in Reading, on the event of the last Middlesex League Meet in Reading this year, and in honor of the Coaches and Track Teams who have over the last 16 years, compiled the unprecedented record of 149 consecutive wins (hopefully 150 wins tomorrow), and who carry with them the respect and pride of the entire Town. Attested by the Moderator, Paul C.Dustin ARTICLE 18: On motion of Eugene R. Nigro, as amended by Timothy B. Pressey, it was voted that the Town appropriate from certified free cash the sum of $50,000 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) 222 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting May 2, 1988 for the purposes of remodeling, reconstructing, or making ex- traordinary repairs to the Town Hall and /or the Town Hall Annex (old Library Building), excluding the construction of any addi- tions or connectors to such buildings and for the cost of originally equipping and furnishing said Town Hall, Town Hall An- nex and additions or connectors thereto. ARTICLE 19. On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr., it was voted to table Article 19. 70 Voted in the affirmative 61 Voted in the negative ARTICLE 20. Hope . Boghosian moved that the Town vote to rescind the following 'vote taken on April 28, 1986 pursuant to Article 30 of the 198E Annual Town Meeting Warrant which vote authorized the conveya ce of the property commonly known as the Reading Bear Hill property: ARTICLE 30. On mo the Town authoriz Reading to convey property and the bi not less than the Board of Selectmei other terms and cc consider proper ar chaser thereof and such other boards propriate, to take clear any title pr so conveyed and tc to the Board of Se the purposes of th. :ion of Paul E. Landers it was voted that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of X11 or any part of the following described tildings thereon for the minimum amount of highest appraised value obtained by the i, or for a larger amount and upon such nditions as the Board of Selectmen shall d to deliver a deed therefor to the pur- to authorize the Board of Selectmen and or officers of the Town as may be ap- such other actions as may be necesary to )blems to said property so that it may be raise from the tax levy and appropriate lectmen the sum of $7,500.00 to carry out .s vote. Beginning at a point on the easterly sideline of Fourth Street; Thence northerly a distance of 263.76 feet; Thence northwesterly a distance of 25.0 feet; Thence northerly a distance of 95.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 220.0 feet; Thence northerly a distance of 120.0 feet; Thence westerly a distance of 220.0 feet; Thence northerly a distance of 330.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 20.0 feet; Thence northerly a distance of 125.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 200.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 40.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 20.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 210.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 120.0 feet; Thence northerly a distance of 250.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 100.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 60.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 20.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 190.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 45.0 feet; Thence easterly a distance of 177.58 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 160.0 feet; Thence westerly a distance of 115.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 487.57 feet; Thence westerly a distance of 51.0 feet; Thence southerly a distance of 4.0 feet; Thence westerly a distance of 242.0 feet; Thence westerly a distance of 220.15 feet; to said point of b ginning of this description. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting May 2, 1988 May 5, 1988 Intending to describe all of Lot 49, all of Lot 39, a 2.45 acre portion of Lot 40, all of Lot 46, all of Lot 48, a 5.02 acre portion of Lot 47 all as shown on Reading Board of As- sessors Plat 13 of 1986; and all of Lot 3a as shown on Reading Board of Assessors Plat 14 of 1985. Said parcel containing 10.21 acres more or less and which constitutes a portion of what is commonly known as the Read- ing Bear Hill property. 57 voted in the affirmative 79 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required This motion was voted in the negative On motion of Gail F. Wood, it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 5, 1988 at Reading Memorial High School. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. 100 Town Meeting members were present. A true copy. Attest: Doris M. Fantasia Town Clerk ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 5, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Moderator, Paul C. Dus- tin, at 7:50 p.m., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Leslie H. York, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On a point of personal privilege, Leslie H. York presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Meeting show its appreciation to the men and women of Reading serving in the Armed Services, to preserve peace through strength. MAY THIS RESOLUTION be printed in our local papers to verify our appreciation and assure them of our respect. We sincerely hope this will set a precedent in our great Nation. Leslie H. York, Precinct #4 Annual Town Meeting May 5, 1988