SANDWICH – Voters in Sandwich passed all six articles on its special town meeting warrant last night, however a restoration project to a historic building sparked lively debate.
Article 4 asked voters to allow $1.1 million in community preservation act funds to be used to restore the Clark-Haddad Memorial Building. The town voted on a similar measure during May’s town meeting, but it did not acquire the needed two-thirds majority to pass.
This time around the measure, which did not require a two-thirds majority, did pass by a single vote, 128-127, however only after it was heavily debated.
It was almost tabled following a citizen motion to indefinitely postpone the article.
Taxpayers also approved a tax deal the town has struck with NRG Energy, who’s seeking to upgrade its canal-side facility. The agreement will bring the town $57 million over the duration of the 21-year contract.
Voters agreed to spend $163,000 in repairs to the air conditioning system at Sandwich High School, as well as $100,000 for new equipment for the Sandwich Fire Department.