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Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from revenue available for appropriation $135,000 to purchase and equip a light brush truck for the Fire Department, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Fire and Rescue Department Explanation: This article would fund the replacement of the 1974 brush breaker truck that went out of service during a brush fire this past spring. Due to its age, safety concerns and uncertain repair costs, the vehicle has been taken out of service permanently. The new brush truck is needed for the next fire season, which begins at the start of the new calendar year. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-1, 1 absent. Motion made by Selectman Andrew Gottlieb. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from revenue available for appropriation the sum of $135,000 to purchase and equip a light brush truck for the Fire Department. Motion passes at 7:18 PM. Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §6 to reserve from FY2015 estimated Community Preservation revenues, the following amounts: $ 1441892.00 10% for Open Space/Recreational Purposes $ 1441892.00 10% for Historic Preservation Purposes $ 1441892.00 10% for Affordable Housing Purposes $110141247.00 To the FY2015 Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The annual article would set aside 10% of the estimated Community Preservation Funds as required for Open Space/Recreation Purposes, Historic Preservation Purposes and Affordable Housing Purposes. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, 6-0 to approve the 10% Reserves and Budgeted Reserve to be available for use in FY2015 to be certified by the Town Accountant and reflected in the FY2015 CP-1. 6