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of Deeds Book 5252, Page 289); said land to be conveyed to the Town free and clear of any liens or encumbrances except for municipal tax liens securing payment of outstanding real estate taxes, and upon conveyance to the Town, to be held for general municipal purposes. Furthermore, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to undertake any act or to execute any document necessary to consummate this transaction, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.60, §77C, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: General Law c. 60, §77C allows towns to acquire title to tax delinquent parcels without the need of going through the cost, expense and time required to obtain a judicial foreclosure judgment provided that Town Meeting authorizes the acquisition and there are no liens or encumbrances on the parcel other than Town liens securing the payment of taxes. The Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 31 by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommend approval of Article 31 by a vote of 4-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion: I move the Town vote to accept a deed in lieu of tax foreclosure, pursuant to G.L. c.60, §77C, conveying fee title to the parcel of real estate owned by the Lakewood Homeowners Association, Inc. shown on Mashpee Assessors Map 28 as Parcel 36-0, and further identified as 50 Lakewood Drive (as more particularly described in Barnstable Registry of Deeds Book 5252, Page 289); said land to be conveyed to the Town free and clear of any liens or encumbrances except for municipal tax liens securing payment of outstanding real estate taxes, and upon conveyance to the Town, to be held for general municipal purposes. Furthermore, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to undertake any act or to execute any document necessary to consummate this transaction, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.60, §77C. Motion passes unanimously at 8:51 PM. Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to adopt Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64L, Section 2(a), the local option meals excise; or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: Adoption of this statute would impose a local option meals excise tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at a rate of 0.75% of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals. The vendor pays the local sales tax imposed under this section to the Commissioner of Revenue at the same time and in the same manner as the sales tax due to the Commonwealth, and all sums received by the Commissioner under this section shall, at least quarterly, be distributed, credited and paid to the Town in proportion to the sums received 30