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At 7:45 p.m. Moderator Desjardins welcomed all to the annual meeting and introduced himself as well as Town Clerk Jean Oleson, Town Manager Ed Samson, Administrative Services Manager Becky Newton and Selectmen David Stickney and Leo Enos. Moderator Desjardins advised that Allan Carr is unable to attend the meeting due to a family illness. He thanked the deputy moderators, Pat Kelly, Don Crane and Jim Seppala, the Supervisors of the Checklist and all the election volunteers who worked at the polls today.

Moderator Desjardins introduced the 3rd graders from the Lancaster Elementary School lead by 3rd grade teacher Robert Hunt who performed a musical presentation. The colors were brought forward by the JROTC from WMRHS with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Allvin (Whitey) Leonard. Moderator Desjardins introduced Alicia Kenney who sang the Star Spangled Banner.

Moderator Desjardins acknowledged the dedication of the 2006 Lancaster Annual Report to former Town Manager Joyce McGee.

Moderator Desjardins explained the rules of procedure and asked for voter approval for Administrative Services Manager Becky Newton, a non-resident, to speak during the course of the meeting. The voting body granted permission.

Article 1 Election of officers

Selectman, Allan Carr 3 year term Trustee of Trust Funds, Jeffrey A ...