Override Ballot Question Arguments Sought

Published March 8, 2017 | Select Board | Automatically Archived on 3/21/2017

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The Board of Selectmen is looking for interested parties to draft arguments pro and con for the proposed override ballot question scheduled to be on the May 9, 2017 Special Election Ballot. If interested, please contact the Selectmen’s office (978) 639-3381 by Monday, March 20, 2017.

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