The Lakeville Special Town Meeting convened on April 30, 2018, with a clear agenda aimed at addressing various community matters. The meeting began with procedural instructions from the moderator, who emphasized the importance of orderly conduct and the use of microphones for speakers. Attendees were reminded to prepare any motions in writing for the official record and to adhere to the established guidelines for speaking, including the prohibition of interruptions and disruptive behavior.

The moderator outlined the voting process, instructing participants to use their yellow voting cards for any decisions made during the meeting. It was noted that these cards would ensure that only registered voters were counted in the voting process. The moderator also clarified the rules surrounding motions to reconsider, stating that such motions could only be made by those who had voted on the prevailing side and required new information to be deemed acceptable.

Following the procedural announcements, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the moderator introduced the members of the stage, including the town clerk, town administrator, and finance committee members. Attendees were offered copies of the meeting warrant, and a motion to waive the reading of the warrant was made and approved by a voice vote.

As the meeting progressed, the focus shifted to the first article on the agenda, with the moderator prepared to facilitate discussions and decisions on the matters at hand. The orderly conduct and clear communication established at the beginning of the meeting set a positive tone for the discussions that would follow.