1963 - Lane Memorial Library

8 HAMPTON TOWN REPORT
to consider the subject matter contained in
Articles
3 through 10, and 12 through 21, inclusive. Seconded.
So Voted, after discussion.
Mr. Robert Bridle made the motion that Mr.
Salomon's motion be amended to read : The March
12th meeting to continue and be recessed for dinner
at the call of the Moderator, to be resumed after
lunch and continue until 5 p.m. then if necessary to
be adjourned to Saturday, March 16th at 10 a.m.
Seconded.
Mr. Salomon explained that the Selectmen were
trying to carry out the Resolution passed at the 1962
Town Meeting and hoped to make it possible for
more people to attend by adjourning until Saturday.
Mr. Russell McGuirk spoke against postponement.
Town Counsel said that the State Statutes require
the Town Meeting to be on the date called,
March 12, and election of officers must be that day,
but it is in the power of the assembly to postpone
action on Articles in the Warrant, with the exception
of No. 1, No. 2 and No. 11.
Mr. Raymond St. Pierre cited the result of postponement
at the School District Meetings. Still only
about 300 people attend.
Mr. Bridle's
amendment was defeated.
Mr. Salomon's motion to
was passed.
postpone the meeting
After reading the result of Voting by Ballot,
the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned until
10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16th at the Winnacunnet
High School.