The town meeting was very interesting. The turnout was unusually good due perhaps to the fact the meeting was held in the evening and the weather was good. Plus, of course, school issues are generally hot items to debate. The meeting lasted about an hour and a half and there were 307 votes cast on each issue. Here are the results:

ARTICLE I
To rescind the school budget
YES 124
NO 183

ARTICLE II
To reconsider the Performing Arts building article

YES 141
NO 166

The voters decided to uphold the budget that was passed at March Meeting, and
they voted not to change the vote that gave the school $75,000 towards a new performing arts building.

There was considerable confusion about exactly what we were voting on/for, but Moderator Ed Smith clarified for the voters exactly what the effect would be of yea or nay votes. Ed has a way of cutting to the chase.

With that many voters turning out, one has to believe the results were what most people wanted. The total population in Cabot is approximately 1,340 and there are approximately 892 names on the checklist.

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This message came tonight from Karen Cobb -

Hi!

Received the newsletter and beautifully done as usual. Like the new format too.

Cold conditions here the past few days so looking forward to seeing some sun as I trek with my Lab, Maggie, to the Outer Banks to open our little place there for the rental season! Just hope these tornados of late will not repeat while I am there!

Look forward to seeing everyone up there soon!

Karen

Thanks, Karen, as you know, Evelyn Richer does the layout and printing of the newsletter. I'm sure she'll be pleased you like it.