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The Washington Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at the courthouse. The following items are set for the council’s consideration, although a “supermajority” of five affirmative votes will allow additional items to be placed on the agenda at the meeting.
Public hearings
• Smoke detector ordinance: To require smoke detectors in all hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other lodging houses, as well as apartment buildings. Single family dwellings and duplex homes are exempt.
• Architectural Review Board: An ordinance to expand the ARB from its current membership of three to five.
Old business
• Reports: Water authority, general accounts, planning com
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