Fall Town Meeting has been set for October 25, 2010.  That is not the only important date to remember, however!  Leading up to that date, many deadlines must be met to ensure an efficient and productive Town Meeting.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010: Board of Selectmen should establish all dates for completion of a Warrant for the Fall Town Meeting

Friday, August 20, 2010: Last day to post in at least one public place in each precinct, Notice of Intention of Board of Selectmen to call the Fall Town Meeting for October 25, 2010. (By-Law Div. I, Art. I, Sec. 3.) - 10 days notice before Warrant closes.

Friday, September 3, 2010: Last day to submit petitions (articles) to be inserted in the Warrant. (WHRC Section 2-4 (c) - 45 days or more before Town Meeting convenes.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010: Board of Selectmen should officially close the Warrant.

Friday, September 17, 2010: Last day to post in each precinct and deliver a copy of Warrant to the Town Moderator and to the Chairman of each Committee established by Section 2-5 of WHRC. (WHRC Section 2-4 (d) - Within 3 days of closing of Warrant.

Monday, September 20, 2010: Last day to submit to the Finance Committee articles included in Warrant. (By-Law Div. I, Art. I, Sec. 1.) - No later than 35 days before Town Meeting convenes.

Thursday, September 23, 2010: Last day to publish entire Warrant in a local newspaper. (WHRC Section 2-4 (d) - Not less than 14 days before Town Meeting.

Monday, October 25, 2010: Commencement of Annual Town Meeting. (By-Law Div. I., Art. I, Sec. 1.) - Fall Town Meeting shall be held on the fourth Monday of October.