Ronald R. Adams, Town Clerk read resignation letter dated August 7, 2002 from Town Moderator, Geoffrey Domenico.

Motion was made and duly seconded to appoint Ronald R. Adams, Town Clerk as temporary Moderator for the Special Town Meeting.

The temporary Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All postings of warrants was duly noted as required by town by-laws as voted. Total in attendance: 74

ARTICLE 1. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $169,250.00 from Account #16-122-822-6, Capital Projects Fund to Account #1-300-170-58001, Williams Middle School Roof Replacement & Associated Work for the purpose of roof replacement and associated work at the Williams Middle School, when completed this, together with amounts previously approved and awarded, will result in the renewing of all roofs at the school.

The Moderator declares 2/3 voice vote Unanimous

ARTICLE 2. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $133.76 from Account #17-171-708-4320-1, Conservation Reserve Account to Account #1-171-169-5731, Operating Expense Account for prior year bills for advertising and membership fees.

Unanimous

ARTICLE 3. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $33,000.00 from Account #17-122-704-5961, Court & Registry Fine Account to Account #1-210-104-5872, New Cruiser Account to replace cruiser #249.

Unanimous

ARTICLE 4. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $3,443.52 from Account #1-188-101-5111, Department Head to Account #1-188-169-5192, Sick Time Buy Back Account, for purposes of reimbursement to Christine Stickney, Community Development Director, pursuant to Section 15 of the FY03 Wage and Personnel Board Classification and Compensation Plan for unused sick leave credits.

Unanimous

ARTICLE 5. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $21,250.00 from Account #82-145-3750-5961, Stabilization Fund to Account #1-122-170-5881, Prior Year Bills/Demolition Exp Hogg Farm Property Account for the purpose of the prior year bills for the destruction of the building on the Hogg Farm property.

Unanimous

ARTICLE 6. It was unanimously voted that the Town appropriate and transfer the sum of $22,000.00 from Account #1-122-108-5810, Land Acquisition to Account #1-420-170-58002, Spruce & Vernon Street Improvements for the purpose of improvements to the Spruce Street and Vernon Street Intersection.

Unanimous

ARTICLE 7. It was voted that the Town establish a committee to be known as the Bridgewater Housing Partnership. Such committee shall include a member or their designee of the following: Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Water & Sewer Commissioners along with: the Building Inspector, Community Development Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Transportation Management Director, Bridgewater Housing Authority and two citizens to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. This committee shall be authorized to develop and recommend such regulations as is necessary to maintain the community character of our housing.

Unanimous

A motion was made to adjourn and duly seconded.

Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.

A True Copy Attest:

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Ronald R. Adams

Town Clerk