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building’s uses to “public purposes” only. Examples she listed were town meetings, offices and the storage of public records.

(Another deed restriction forces the town to maintain the building’s exterior appearance as it looked in 1989.)

As to uses such as parties, weddings and concerts, Ms. Bruce stated: “Those of us who live there already have parking problems. I would still hope the use of this building is limited to public purposes.”

Council member Newbill Miller said he had “a big problem with exempting ourselves. . . .from the ordinances of the town.”

Mayor Dean Morehouse said the question of the building’s use was “back on the table,” and then town resident Charlie Eldred proposed a fourth alternative: amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow Town Halls has a use in residential areas. Mr. Miller expressed his support for that proposal as it will allow a public hearing on the matter.

On a motion by Mr. Miller the council unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Planning Commis

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