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Town Meeting could see changes, A festive 4th in Lynnfield thanks to new Committee By Melanie Higgins
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he town will form a committee to study possible changes to Town Meeting. Town Moderator Arthur Bourque made the case for the formation of the committee during a Selectmen’s meeting at the Merritt Center (600 Market St.) last Monday. Town Meeting is the legislative body of Lynnfield’s government and is held biannually, in the spring and in the fall. Budgets are among the foremost items that get approved during the gathering. The “Town Meeting Study
Committee,” which passed unanimously, will consist of five members and include the town moderator and town clerk as ex-officio members. Bourque highlighted a number of issues that he felt needed to be addressed when it comes to the Town Meeting. “The people that attend Town Meeting should have input about what happens up there,” Bourque said. “A lot of that stuff needs to be explored,” he continued, pointing out that “it would be inappropriate for me as Town Moderator to bring these changes in by myself.” Town Moderator
wields significant authority to guide Town Meeting. Problems: –Bourque stated his belief that the two-thirds vote is cumbersome and could be changed. The two-thirds majority vote, which happens for some votes, requires a hand count. –Bourque called parking at the Middle School a “huge problem.” –Space issues in the current auditorium. –Scheduling conflicts: Mon-
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“Super” Sadie Mathers is all smiles at this year’s festive Fourth of July Parade. See more photo highlights inside on pages 8 & 9. (Advocate photo by Al Terminiello)
By Melanie Higgins
after Independence Day. Lynnfield typically celebrates n true 4th style, Lynnfield the actual day with a 4th of held its annual 4th of July parade and concert, the day FESTIVE 4TH | SEE PAGE 12
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Play at the Plate
Lynnfield All-Star Brendan Manoogian crashes home plate during the first inning of the District 16 game against Salem at Pine Hill Park in Lynn on Monday. Although he was called out, the team won 12-2 and will face Danvers in Swampscott in the state sectionals on Friday night, July 13 at 7:30 PM. See story inside on page 10. (Advocate photo by JD Mitchell)