Politics & Government

Third Night of Town Meeting Wrapped Up All Business for Canton

Canton's 2011 Annual Town Meeting officially closed last night.

Third time's the charm. officially closed last night at around 8:00 p.m.  The three-night affair created , heated and attracted record numbers.

Last Wednesday, a motion to reconsider was approved. Article 34, the , had previously failed at Town Meeting due to a tie vote.

Therefore, night three of Town Meeting took place last night at 7:00 p.m. One-hundred and thirty residents came back for the third installment of ATM.

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However, the motion to reconsider and reopen Article 34 failed last night, since it did not receive a 2/3 majority vote. Eighty-two voted in favor and 48 voted opposed.

Watch the video clips of last night's meeting to see the discussions and debates.

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