Voters approved Article 25, which grants the Town Administrator and School Superintendent the authority to enter into contracts for terms exceeding three years. Proponents argued the change allows the town to secure better value and stability for services that are not related to personnel.

The article saw significant debate and two attempted amendments. Joe Pacovich proposed limiting contract terms to exactly five years, warning that long-term commitments could be dangerous. Town Counsel Bob Galvin countered that all municipal contracts remain subject to annual appropriation, meaning they can be terminated if the town does not vote to fund them in any given year. Pacovich's amendment failed.

A second amendment, proposed by Lauren Dragon, changed the requirement for school-related contracts from a specific count of four school committee members to a simple majority. This amendment passed, and the final article was approved by a majority show of hands.

Motion: To authorize contracts exceeding three years as amended.

Vote: Passed