All this happened two days after the town had voted to change its name.
The town would vote to be wet or dry, back and forth every few years.
In 1736 the town voted to support four public schools, each its own district.
In 1785 the town voted to built the first building dedicated solely to education.
Five towns recently voted not to pay off two loans for school projects.
"The town voted for additions to the existing schools as being more cost effective."
It seemed like such a good idea that the town voted to set up a permanent fund.
The town voted in 1706 to build the first public school.
And in the 1980's, various towns voted on the issue of nuclear weapons.
After about eight hours of discussion, the town voted for the $186,600 plan.