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Nut graf: The meeting handled both the special town meeting and the annual town meeting in one extended session. Voters acted on housekeeping transfers to cover overages from winter and other FY2014 costs, approved the town operating budget for FY2015 and authorized capital borrowing and free-cash transfers for technology, vehicles, an ambulance and recreation improvements. On zoning, voters adopted regulations for registered medical marijuana dispensaries, removed a temporary moratorium on medical marijuana treatment centers, and approved targeted rezoning along Bedford Street and of parcels in the Lakeville Business Park. Several votes required two-thirds majorities and passed.

Key outcomes (selected)
- Special Town Meeting Article 1 — Transfers to cover FY2014 unanticipated costs (snow/ice, veterans benefits, wage adjustments): motion passed unanimously.
- Special Town Meeting Article 2 — Re-purpose $20,000 previously appropriated for repaving to pay part of the police station roof repairs: motion passed unanimously.
- Annual Town Meeting Article 2 — FY2015 operating budget (total figures shown in warrant): motion passed (required two-thirds; moderator declared vote unanimous).
- Article 13 & 14 — Equipment/technology lease and capital appropriation (including police cruisers, ambulance, network technology): voters approved lease payments and a $531,800 capital authorization (2/3 votes recorded and declared passed).
- Article 15 — Ted Williams Camp improvements (authorize borrowing $400,000 contingent on grant): passed (2/3 required and counted as passed).
- Article 23 — Amend zoning bylaws to regulate registered medical marijuana dispensaries (allow by special permit in industrial zone only): passed (2/3 vote required and achieved).
- Article 24 — Delete the temporary moratorium on medical marijuana treatment centers from the bylaws: passed (2/3; counted 87–2).
- Article 25 — Rezone several parcels abutting Bedford Street from residential to business (roughly 23.87 acres across multiple parcels): approved (2/3; reported vote: 70 yes, 15 no).
- Article 26 — Rezone Lakeville Business Park parcels to business (housekeeping): approved (reported counts in meeting; motion declared passed).
- Article 27 — Amend zoning to require special permit and site plan review for land-based wind energy facilities and adjust related standards: passed (2/3 vote declared passed).
- Article 28 — Accept Springbrook Lane as a town way (subdivision acceptance; includes easements/retention basins): passed unanimously.

Other fiscal and school votes (selected)
- Article 4 — Plymouth County Retirement assessment (town contribution $845,910): approved unanimously.
- Article 5 — Old Colony Regional School assessment (Lakeville share $1,367,863): approved unanimously.
- Article 6 — Freetown-Lakeville Regional School assessment — the meeting approved an amended appropriation after an amendment on the floor changing transportation assessment totals; final amended appropriation was approved by majority.
- Articles 7–12, 16–21, 29 etc. — Various routine appropriations, reserve fund transfers, and administrative items: passed (majority or unanimous as recorded).

Context and next steps
Many budget approvals were routine and recommended by the finance committee. Several capital measures required two-thirds votes and were counted by tellers. For the school regional transportation reimbursement item (Article 6), the meeting approved an amendment that reduced Lakeville’s transportation assessment pending final state reimbursement figures; the town planned to hold a subsequent town meeting if state figures required additional appropriation to make the district whole.

Ending
The meetings concluded with the moderator dissolving the sessions after all warrant articles were considered. Selectmen, department heads, and the finance committee will carry out follow-up tasks required by approved appropriations and will report as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2014 Lakeville Annual Town Meeting, 6/9/14 ARCHIVE","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 9 special and annual town meetings, Lakeville voters approved the special-town transfers, the FY2015 operating budget, capital borrowing and multiple zoning changes including regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries and targeted rezoning along Bedford Street and the Lakeville Business Park.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6504748,"Lakeville voters approve sale of large Howland Road parcel to state after adding minimum price",324,1116000,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555717-b1bb3cc85d114eb71a7f16d1acccc61e&start=1116&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555717-b1bb3cc85d114eb71a7f16d1acccc61e/thumbnail_1116000.jpg","/articles/6504748/Massachusetts/Lakeville-voters-approve-sale-of-large-Howland-Road-parcel-to-state-after-adding-minimum-price","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504748-e51ef288c76439380a30a7b0082aa659/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180852&Signature=I~hlLeDBRnl6AewFG1CCREIJB0AO34Qq7AvselEEbfAtFBvLalLasjKLJJYN1ap04~JXkFHAb8QwlMAu7tq2MR9ht7aVvrGJTtivWKGiMpEAGs6dO~SkETBC2t07mzAI~cb9NzFCV2MDIEmGrOfFbo8FOmRSy6jWzrjX1PNe5apY~VzSjNOgmv6HBUoEx7pFg~qytENINQQN5SYF-h2Ok0N~zk6yPESEm3t7BGYA7sbIaPUovhNqGTrZMQH6fsGlxPI7f~cUfmh7862Zsyqym7A4rWJ9oI50ad4DBJDUvdZcRuEi-bAv3Dq3tVpMm97BSUoAMSrWKvaVxlgq3uXaJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville voters on June 9 approved a motion authorizing the Board of Selectmen to convey a large parcel on Howland Road to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and amended the motion to set a minimum sale price of $760,000.

The measure concerns a roughly 636-acre parcel described in deed records and shown on a plan at the Plymouth Registry of Deeds. The original motion authorized the selectmen “to convey…all or a portion” of the parcel and to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the transaction. Voters first approved an amendment to the motion to include a minimum price of $760,000 (amendment passed by voice/teller count, 91–25). After additional public discussion the amended article passed on the floor (final count reported in the meeting: 69 in favor, 50 opposed).

Why it matters: Town officials said proceeds would be used to pay off the remaining bond on the property (reported outstanding balance approximately $150,000) and to fund future capital projects; if the state acquires the parcel, the land would become state-managed conservation land and acquire the protections of Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, which makes removal of state conservation land subject to a difficult legislative process.

Discussion and clarifications
- The DCR’s representative, Sean Provencher, told the meeting that the state is offering to purchase the acreage in fee, not to acquire only a conservation restriction. “The state is offering to purchase the acreage in fee. We are not purchasing a conservation restriction,” Provencher said at the microphone. He said he was present to answer questions from residents.
- Town presenters explained the offer is for about $760,000 and noted the town originally paid a similar sum roughly 15 years ago; the presenter said the town’s rough numbers show about $21,000 in nominal profit (purchase price vs. offer). Town presenters also said roughly $150,000 remains on the bond and that, after paying the debt, roughly $610,000 would be available for capital uses. Those dollar figures were presented by town officials during the discussion and treated as approximations by meeting speakers.
- A town official told voters the town would qualify for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) if the state owns the parcel; the official said an illustrative figure might be $5,000 per year but emphasized the actual payment would depend on state determinations and was not specified.
- Several residents raised concerns. Some speakers urged the town retain the land for potential future renewable-energy projects (wind or solar), while others supported conservation and the state’s stewardship. Questions were asked about the implications for abutters; DCR’s representative said he was not aware of state restrictions being placed on private abutting landowners as a result of DCR ownership.

Process and outcome
- The original warrant article authorized the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and execute conveyance documents to the Commonwealth.
- Voters amended the motion on the floor to set a minimum sale price of $760,000 (amendment passed by teller count 91–25). The amended motion then passed on the floor (reported vote 69–50). The moderator declared the article passed by majority vote.

Ending
The conveyance now authorizes the selectmen to complete negotiations and execute documents consistent with the motion and amendment. Town officials said proceeds are expected to be applied to retire the existing bond and to fund capital projects; the precise use of proceeds and any final purchase terms will be determined during the selectmen’s negotiations with the Commonwealth and reported back to the town as appropriate.","Voters approved a selectmen-authorized conveyance of roughly 636 acres on Howland Road to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, amending the motion to set a $760,000 minimum sale price; town officials said net proceeds would be used for capital needs and to pay outstanding bond debt.","actionData","errors"]

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Lakeville voters approve sale of large Howland Road parcel to state after adding minimum price