Possible ballot measure to keep measure off ballot for two years if voters override them

Thu, Aug 6 2009 — Source: The Daily News Transcript

The ballot question to finance a new library sparked outrage among some in town when it was put up for consecutive votes. Now, outspoken library opponents are seeking to change the law to prevent that from happening again. Precinct 6 Town Meeting member James P. Taylor is circulating a petition to put an article on the Town Meeting warrant that would prohibit any failed Proposition 2 1/2 override vote from appearing on another ballot for two years.