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cil how many points they could expect this year, given a project such as the water-distribution system. After more questioning, Mr. Fuller conceded grant financing would be improbable.

“It’s quite competitive,” he said in regard to localities vying for grants. “It’s going to be hard for you to get a grant.”

Rather than waste time discussing what Councilman Bill Wickens called a “wish list for supposedly free money,” Councilman Wickens asked Mr. Fuller to count points available to Washington.

Mr. Fuller agreed to submit to council for its August 8 meeting what he called a “ball-park” point count — “a real rough guide.”

Two proposals, both now in working-draft form, may become guides in areas council considers critical.

One involves protection of the town water supply; the other protection of Washington’s historic district.

Councilman Wickens submitted both draft ordinances.

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