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LIVE BLOG: Framingham Town Meeting 2012 - Day 2

Framingham Patch will be live blogging again tonight.

Framingham Patch: Framingham Patch will be live blogging from night 2 of Town Meeting. 6:08 Framingham Patch: Residents and Town meeting members may interact with us via this cover it live platform or via tweets at #FraminghamTM or @FraminghamPatch Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:08 Framingham Patch 6:08 Framingham Patch: Town Meeting is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. or when a quorum is reached. Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:08 Framingham Patch 6:09 Framingham Patch: Precinct meetings are being held tonight to settle ties in the Town meeting election and to elect vacancies in some precincts. That starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:09 Framingham Patch 6:09 Framingham Patch: Note: Please keep in mind when posting comments and questions I may not get to them right away as I am listening and typing ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:09 Framingham Patch 6:10 Framingham Patch: Editor's Note: As it is game 7 of the Bruins playoffs - I will also post an update on the score here too.... Go B's! Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:10 Framingham Patch 6:11 Wednesday April 25, 2012 6:11 

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7:20 Framingham Patch: When Town Meeting has a quorum we will start with Article 6.
Article 6, Article 7 & Article 8 are expected to be sent back to the sponsor. Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:20 Framingham Patch 7:37 Framingham Patch: There is a quorum
Some Town Meeting members have checked out their electronic keypads without checking in for attendance. Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:37 Framingham Patch 7:41 Framingham Patch: FYI - BOS starters: Marchand, Bergeron, Peverley, Ference, Boychuk & Thomas Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:41 Framingham Patch 7:52 Framingham Patch: Town Meeting making announcemnets
Steve Orr speaking -- Framingham 2,000+ people in town - sign up for the mailing list - frambors. Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:52 Framingham Patch 7:53 Framingham Patch: Town Clerk issuing oath for new Town Meeting members Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:53 Framingham Patch 7:54 Framingham Patch: Moderator going over the rules again and also going over the new electronic keypad Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:54 Framingham Patch 7:55 Framingham Patch: Editor's Note: Almost 8 p.m. and Town Meeting hasn't even taken up an article yet...
No score in the Bruins game and 7 minutes into the first period Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:55 Framingham Patch 7:56 Framingham Patch: Moderator explaining how to use the electronic keypad. ..explaining how to turn on the device ... 20 seconds to vote ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:56 Framingham Patch 7:59 Framingham Patch: Moderator is calling the new Town Meeting members up to get their electronic keypads Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:59 Framingham Patch 8:01 Framingham Patch: Moderator then plans to test the electronic keypad system ...
Question - should Town Meeting extend $50,000 for a new sound system for Nevins Hall? - fake questions just to test the system Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:01 Framingham Patch 8:03 Framingham Patch: Moderator - says there were technical difficulty with the test .. laughs from the TM members Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:03 Framingham Patch 8:04 Framingham Patch: Sorry it is 1-0 Washington in the hockey game Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:04 Framingham Patch 8:04 Framingham Patch: Carlson shot was tipped by Hendricks...8:37 left in the first Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:04 Framingham Patch 8:09 Framingham Patch: Article 6 motion to send back to the sponsor - made by Kevin Crotty Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:09 Framingham Patch 8:10 Framingham Patch: Motion passed to return to sponsor Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:10 Framingham Patch 8:10 Framingham Patch: Motion Article 7 - to send back to sponsor - by Kevin Crotty - TMM7 Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:10 Framingham Patch 8:13 Framingham Patch: PeterPleshaw - TMM11 - make a motion - move that the town vote pawn broken bylaw back to the sponsor ...I have been here all my life ... - the person who wants to put this in downtown framingham wants to put it in a historic railroad station - same station I got my tickets when in the army... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:13 Framingham Patch 8:14 Framingham Patch: when you want to put a certain business in your town - I'm sure it is a legitmate business ...I'll be very frank .. I don't want a pawn shop in Framingham ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:14 Framingham Patch 8:14 Framingham Patch: we have a certain image and we are trying our very best to keep that image ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:14 Framingham Patch 8:17 Framingham Patch: Government study committee -- giving recommendation Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:17 Framingham Patch 8:18 Framingham Patch: At the end of first period it is 1-0 Capitals. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:18 Framingham Patch 8:19 Framingham Patch: William LaBarge - TMM16 -- asking question - legal opinion -- if an item stolen and pawned - do they get the item back via the police department? Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:19 Framingham Patch 8:19 Framingham Patch: moderator does not accept question Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:19 Framingham Patch 8:20 Framingham Patch: TMM10 - Kathy McCarthy speaking -- vote it down - send a message.
Is it a need in this town?
Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:20 Framingham Patch 8:20 Framingham Patch: If it is a high class pawn broken, why isn't he proposing it for his own hometown? Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:20 Framingham Patch 8:21 Framingham Patch: This is feeding off desperate folks ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:21 Framingham Patch 8:25 Framingham Patch: Louisa Caswell - TMM4 - I would like support referring this back to the governments study commttee - so all information - not just the negative is discussed. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:25 Framingham Patch 8:27 Framingham Patch: Norma Shulman - TMM5 - I rise to support the motion to send the article back. We are dscussing something based on personal opinion and not on the presentation and not on any facts presented. This is an improper airing of an issue. ..Urge you to send it back. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:27 Framingham Patch 8:27 Framingham Patch: Point of order -- if both motions fail - what happens next - Joel Winett TMM Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:27 Framingham Patch 8:28 Framingham Patch: Moderator - three motions before us
Nixon - refer to government study committee
Pleshaw - motion not to refer back to sponsor
Crotty - motion to refer back to sponsor Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:28 Framingham Patch 8:29 Framingham Patch: If all 3 fail -- someone move to table article 7 until a motion can be written - moderator suggested Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:29 Framingham Patch 8:30 Framingham Patch: Bill McCarthy - TMM10 - speaking - I have some prepared material ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:30 Framingham Patch 8:31 Framingham Patch: McCarthy - for many years been trying to revitalize downtown Framingham
Two main ingredients - safe environment and a reason to come downtown.
Would the pawn shop be a reason for the average person to go to downtown Framingham? I don't think so. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:31 Framingham Patch 8:31 Framingham Patch: I own a small business but i would never want to relocate near a pawn shop... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:31 Framingham Patch 8:32 Framingham Patch: Many of us were sent an email -- depicting pawn shops as more upscale. If it i so upscale, why not propose to open in his own hometown in Southborough? Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:32 Framingham Patch 8:33 Framingham Patch: You can not open a business in Southborough and have a drive-through ...yet this individual who lives in Southborough wants to open a pawn shop in Framingham
We have an image problem in Framingham ...
one of the first buildings you see is Savers ... it is just the idea of the first thing you see is a second hand store.
Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:33 Framingham Patch 8:34 Framingham Patch: Point of Order - Dennis Paulsen - TMM - debating an article that isn't even in the floor.
Moderate - you're point is not made. please take your seat. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:34 Framingham Patch 8:35 Framingham Patch: Motion to move the discussion on article 7
2/3 rd vote needed - it passed - MOVED Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:35 Framingham Patch 8:36 Framingham Patch: 2nd period under way .. Go B's! Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:36 Framingham Patch 8:36 Framingham Patch: Moderator says there will be electronic voting on this ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:36 Framingham Patch 8:37 Framingham Patch: First motion -- Nixon - refer back to government study committee - majority vote needed - Moderator Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:37 Framingham Patch 8:37 Framingham Patch: Vote yes in favor of moving back to government study committee,
Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:37 Framingham Patch 8:39 Framingham Patch: FAILS - it is not sent to the government study committee Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:39 Framingham Patch 8:39 Framingham Patch: 2nd vote -- vote not to refer article 7 - pawn broker bylaw NOT back to sponsor. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:39 Framingham Patch 8:41 Framingham Patch: yes - 75
no - 61
2 abstain
So the vote means you wish to discuss article 7 Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:41 Framingham Patch 8:41 Framingham Patch: Pleshaw speaking Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:41 Framingham Patch 8:42 Framingham Patch: Article 7 is in the books for Town meeting members Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:42 Framingham Patch 8:43 Framingham Patch: Moderator - there will be no vote on Crotty motion Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:43 Framingham Patch 8:45 Framingham Patch: Chair of Selectmen speaking - 3-2 vote to oppose this article Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:45 Framingham Patch 8:46 Framingham Patch: TMM7 - Kevin Crotty speaking - people who go to pawn shops don't have cars ...we don't need any more deterioration Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:46 Framingham Patch 8:48 Framingham Patch: Bill Osborn - precinct 6 - - like to agree with the previous speakers - this is not something the town of Framingham needs ... go to cable TV - and it shows you the type of people this brings... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:48 Framingham Patch 8:48 TalkAboutSexEd: #framinghamtm Probably people going to pawn shops don't have cars anyway. [via Twitter] Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:48 TalkAboutSexEd 8:48 Framingham Patch: Moderator -- I'm hearing a lot o negatives - anyone speak in favor of article 7 Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:48 Framingham Patch 8:49 Framingham Patch: @TalkaboutsexEd - that made a bunch of people laugh here ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:49 Framingham Patch 8:49 Framingham Patch: Motion made to table article until May 1 until the sponsor could be here... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:49 Framingham Patch 8:50 Framingham Patch: Jeffrey Cox - precinct 14 - this is my first
Point of order - Teri Banjeree Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:50 Framingham Patch 8:50 Framingham Patch: Motion to table - requires 2/3rd vote ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:50 Framingham Patch 8:50 Framingham Patch: motion goes first says moderator Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:50 Framingham Patch 8:51 Framingham Patch: Bill McCarthy - TMM10 - point of order -- I believe sponsor is board of selectmen, and we already heard they voted against it 3-2 Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:51 Framingham Patch 8:52 Framingham Patch: If in favor of tabling vote yes says moderator
2/3 vote is needed to table until May 1 Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:52 Framingham Patch 8:54 Framingham Patch: 23 yes
no 115
Motion FAILS Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:54 Framingham Patch 8:55 Framingham Patch: Norma Shulman Point of order - you called on someone
Moderator - I did?
Jeff Cox - TMM - speaking -- some people didn't know about Town Meeting when I went to get my signatures. Some people felt Town Meeting was a "mean" body.
Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:55 Framingham Patch 8:56 TalkAboutSexEd: #Framinghamtm screens all blurry at home. @FraminghamPatch can you ask them to clear that up please :) [via Twitter] Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:56 TalkAboutSexEd 8:56 Framingham Patch: That is my neighborhood. I would love to have a ben & jerry's ice cream in the depot. We need to have commerce for people ... to have ways to make ends meet Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:56 Framingham Patch 8:56 Framingham Patch: @Kim - I will TRY! Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:56 Framingham Patch 8:58 Framingham Patch: Cox: If I had my way I would send this to the Planning Board .. I don't think Town Meeting should micromanage eco-dev in town .. I'm willing to support this ... police can do necessary monitoring .. we can give people who need this to make money ... they will have the opportunity ... I'm not going to hold back this opportunity as I know people in my neighborhood would benefit from this... Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:58 Framingham Patch 8:58 Framingham Patch: Michelle Smith - TMM12 - move the question Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:58 Framingham Patch 8:59 Framingham Patch: too close to call to move the question via hand count - will need the clicker. Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:59 Framingham Patch 8:59 Framingham Patch: In favor moving the question - click yes Wednesday April 25, 2012 8:59 Framingham Patch 9:00 Framingham Patch: 2/3rd vote needed to move the question - moderator Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:00 Framingham Patch 9:01 Framingham Patch: BRUINS Tie-it up 1-1!! Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:01 Framingham Patch 9:01 Framingham Patch: Question is not moved Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:01 Framingham Patch 9:03 Framingham Patch: Kathy Vassar - TMM1 - speaking - I don't think the downtown depot is an appropriate location for a pawn shop ... regulations needed to be included in the bylaw and they are not! I encourage you all to vote No on this! Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:03 Framingham Patch 9:04 Framingham Patch: George Lewis - TMM18 -- we are opening up the opportunity for any number of pawn businesses to come in -- it is not like we are making a decision on this one application Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:04 Framingham Patch 9:04 Framingham Patch: Maureen Dunne - TMM9 -- speak against this article. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:04 Framingham Patch 9:05 Framingham Patch: Dunne - the downtown is currently in the process of having a very positive committee working on it ... while we are focused on downtown this could be in anybody's neighborhood. I think we have every right to every business we have in this community ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:05 Framingham Patch 9:06 Framingham Patch: Dennis Paulsen speaking - TMM9 - I will be voting against the pawn shop because my constituents asked... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:06 Framingham Patch 9:07 Framingham Patch: gold & silver likely ends up on a jewelry store on Route 9 ... the other items end up on craig's list or ebay ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:07 Framingham Patch 9:08 Framingham Patch: Large segment of customers are people pawning their values to bail someone out of jail - Paulsen Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:08 Framingham Patch 9:08 Framingham Patch: It is a business - I would hate to see it in the train station .. but I d think it has gotten a bad rap ... Paulsen Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:08 Framingham Patch 9:09 Framingham Patch: The real problem is people stealing things and selling it - don't think it should be downtown and don't think should be in the station - Paulsen Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:09 Framingham Patch 9:09 Framingham Patch: Moderator says there is only one hand raised ... there were more than 6 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:09 Framingham Patch 9:10 Framingham Patch: Geller proposes moving the question - 2/3rd vote - Question moved. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:10 Framingham Patch 9:10 Framingham Patch: Moderator said he heard an outburst but doesn't know what about.
TMM were upset that he only allowed 1 person speak in favor of pwan shops. There were several people who raised their hands to speak in favor of pawn shops but we re never called on. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:10 Framingham Patch 9:11 Framingham Patch: Point of order -- clarify - voting on the motion in the warrant book Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:11 Framingham Patch 9:11 Framingham Patch: Modertor - yes - warrant book - page 4. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:11 Framingham Patch 9:11 Framingham Patch: Vote in favor - yes Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:11 Framingham Patch 9:12 Framingham Patch: Elecronic keypad being used Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:12 Framingham Patch 9:12 Framingham Patch: Majority vote is needed Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:12 Framingham Patch 9:13 Framingham Patch: After 2 periods it is tied 1-1 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:13 Framingham Patch 9:13 Framingham Patch: Yes 22
No 104
abstain 10
Article 7 does not pass Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:13 Framingham Patch 9:14 Framingham Patch: 10 minute break Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:14 Framingham Patch 9:26 Framingham Patch: Moderator has banged the gavel to start again Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:26 Framingham Patch 9:26 Framingham Patch: Article 8 - Motion to send back to sponsor - Planning Board Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:26 Framingham Patch 9:27 Framingham Patch: Motion in favor - PASSED Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:27 Framingham Patch 9:28 Framingham Patch: Article 9 - Authorize Board of Selectmen to acquire a right of way Central Street and Wickford Road bridge - for easements - Motion by Kevin Crotty Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:28 Framingham Patch 9:30 Framingham Patch: Public works speaking - MassDOT working on this project which includes 2 bridges - Central Street Bridge and Wickford Road Bridge Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:30 Framingham Patch 9:31 Framingham Patch: Third period has started in the Bruins game... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:31 Framingham Patch 9:32 Framingham Patch: State will cover the entire construction costs - about $7 million Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:32 Framingham Patch 9:32 Framingham Patch: Funding for the easements will come from the chapter 90 program Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:32 Framingham Patch 9:32 Framingham Patch: total payments estimated at under $4,000 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:32 Framingham Patch 9:33 Framingham Patch: State plans to advertise the project later this year ... likely will be started in 2013 contruction season .. first Wickford and then Central St. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:33 Framingham Patch 9:33 Framingham Patch: Public Works committee -- presentation - 8-0-1 in favor. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:33 Framingham Patch 9:34 Framingham Patch: real property committee 10-0-0 in favor of article. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:34 Framingham Patch 9:34 Framingham Patch: TMM to speak -- Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:34 Framingham Patch 9:36 Framingham Patch: Norm Shulman - TMM5 - became aware of this project because the DOT held a hearing downstairs ...understand the need to fix these bridges and support this article ... call to attention - no notice of that hearing ..in addition that we coordinate any of the road work when this project is going on .. so not complicate this project with ie sewer work. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:36 Framingham Patch 9:36 Framingham Patch: Moderator can't see the hands raised in the back of the room... he said there was no one who wanted to speak... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:36 Framingham Patch 9:37 Framingham Patch: Moderator called on Gloria Geller -- TMM is concerned about path for children to access high school with the bridge out of order ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:37 Framingham Patch 9:38 Framingham Patch: Moderator is referred to town engineer - who is also concerned about that - ..would like to have some pedestrian accomodation .. don't have an answer yet from MassDOT Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:38 Framingham Patch 9:38 [Comment From Roxana Roxana : ] The live blog is easier to follow than the actual meeting on TV. Great job! Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:38 Roxana 9:39 Framingham Patch: Yaakov Cohen - TMM5 -- is town responsible for any overruns?
Town Engineer - local contribution is decided ahead of time -- at this time no discussion of local contribution Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:39 Framingham Patch 9:39 Framingham Patch: Harold Geller - TMM2 - also support the article.
The plan is for the bridge to be closed for a year ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:39 Framingham Patch 9:40 Framingham Patch: Dave Collins - TMM3 -- if during construction the first stage - Wickford ...will the lights be adjusted on Central street? Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:40 Framingham Patch 9:40 Framingham Patch: Engineer - says yes ...discussion we will have ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:40 Framingham Patch 9:40 Framingham Patch: MOVE the question motion - 2/3rd vote needed Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:40 Framingham Patch 9:41 Framingham Patch: question moved Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:41 Framingham Patch 9:41 Framingham Patch: majority vote needed
in favor press 1 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:41 Framingham Patch 9:43 Framingham Patch: Motion passes
115-3-2 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:43 Framingham Patch 9:44 Framingham Patch: Teri Banjeree - Precinct 1 -- introduce my guest - group studies exchange - have team of 4 people come from India - hosting one for the next 3 days ...
Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:44 Framingham Patch 9:46 Framingham Patch: Article 10 -- Authorize Board of Selectmen for easements for Cochituate Rail Trail - by Kevin Crotty TMM& Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:46 Framingham Patch 9:46 Framingham Patch: Bruins 1-1 with 10 minutes to go ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:46 Framingham Patch 9:48 Framingham Patch: Planning for the trail began in 2000
2009 trail design began Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:48 Framingham Patch 9:48 Framingham Patch: municipal managed project Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:48 Framingham Patch 9:49 Framingham Patch: properties for the easements support the project Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:49 Framingham Patch 9:49 Framingham Patch: MassDOT will advertise the project this fall for construction in 2013 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:49 Framingham Patch 9:50 Framingham Patch: Committee reports Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:50 Framingham Patch 9:50 Framingham Patch: Planning Board -- voted 5-0 in favor Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:50 Framingham Patch 9:51 Framingham Patch: Public Works standing committee report -- voted in favor Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:51 Framingham Patch 9:51 Framingham Patch: Real property committee -- in favor Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:51 Framingham Patch 9:53 Framingham Patch: majority vote needed - moderator
Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:53 Framingham Patch 9:53 Framingham Patch: Audrey Hall speaking - TMM3 - this is one of the many projects that will have a huge impact on precinct 3 and all of the saxonville area. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:53 Framingham Patch 9:54 Framingham Patch: Hall - we are going to be trapped in that ear of town - these are great project - I support all of them --- it has been a disaster trying to get anywhere ... crossing school st and concord st and those are failing intersection already .. that whole area will be nothing but gridlock Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:54 Framingham Patch 9:55 Framingham Patch: Hall- motion - traffic flow to TM - traffic management for saxonville for the next 5 years -- in fall town meeting 2012 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:55 Framingham Patch 9:55 Framingham Patch: 5 minutes left in regulation - Bruins still tid. Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:55 Framingham Patch 9:55 Framingham Patch: DPW would make the traffic study to TM fall 2012 Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:55 Framingham Patch 9:56 Framingham Patch: Moderator -- vote article 10 -- majority vote needed Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:56 Framingham Patch 9:56 Framingham Patch: 1 - yes
2 - no
Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:56 Framingham Patch 9:57 Framingham Patch: Yes 105
no 5
Motion passes Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:57 Framingham Patch 9:58 Framingham Patch: Now the vote on Hall Motion
Point of information Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:58 Framingham Patch 9:59 Framingham Patch: Move DPW present a traffic flow plan to TM in fall 2012 traffic impacts and management plan for Saxonville for next 5 years .. MOTION Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:59 Framingham Patch 9:59 Framingham Patch: Discussion on motion Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:59 Framingham Patch 9:59 Framingham Patch: CROSS TMM speaking Wednesday April 25, 2012 9:59 Framingham Patch 10:01 Framingham Patch: Kevin Crotty - TMM7 speaking - comment to DPW -- can they come up with a feasible study in this time frame? Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:01 Framingham Patch 10:02 Framingham Patch: B's on a power play with 2:30 to go ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:02 Framingham Patch 10:03 Framingham Patch: DPW - basically said yes ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:03 Framingham Patch 10:03 Framingham Patch: Dennis Paulsen speaking - clarify was for a 5 year study?
Moderator - Yes Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:03 Framingham Patch 10:04 Framingham Patch: Paulsen - I'm all for traffic inpact -- Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:04 Framingham Patch 10:04 Framingham Patch: 1 minute left in regulation for the B's Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:04 Framingham Patch 10:05 Framingham Patch: Paulsen - this is probably impractical .. I'm on standing committee of public works .. committing them to a 5 year report is not feasible Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:05 Framingham Patch 10:05 Framingham Patch: Hall speaking Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:05 Framingham Patch 10:05 Framingham Patch: Hall willing to amend for three years from 5 years Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:05 Framingham Patch 10:05 Framingham Patch: Bruins are headed to OT ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:05 Framingham Patch 10:06 Framingham Patch: Motion - amended Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:06 Framingham Patch 10:07 Framingham Patch: Joe Rizoli - TMM14 - DPW has a traffic alert .. it tells you what roads are being blocked .. they do a good job. Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:07 Framingham Patch 10:08 Framingham Patch: Move the question ... Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:08 Framingham Patch 10:09 Framingham Patch: Recorded vote - electronic vote
In favor of Hall motion amended - vote 1 yes... Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:09 Framingham Patch 10:10 Framingham Patch: yes - 84
no -24
abstain 3
PASSED Wednesday April 25, 2012 10:10 Framingham Patch 10:11 Framingham Patch: ADJOURN VOTE
Town Meeting will continue tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

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