SECTION 3.6 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION 3.6 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS There shall be published for every annual town meeting a copy of the warrant and a report to the voters which shall contain the explanation and relevant data submitted in accordance with Sections 2.4, together with the articles; provided, however, that voluminous supporting material necessary for consideration of the report to town meeting may, in the alternative and at the discretion of the Finance Committee and (with respect to zoning articles) the Planning Board, be made reasonably available for inspection at public locations prior to town meeting. In addition to the report of the Planning Board setting out its recommendations as to all zoning articles as required by section 2.1, the Finance Committee shall prepare a written report, setting out its conclusions and recommendations, including the reasons therefore, regarding articles in the warrant. The report shall also include as an appendix the annual report of the capital outlay and planning committee, setting forth (i) a five-year capital plan for the information and guidance of town meeting and (ii) a one-year capital plan that the committee believes should be approved by the ensuing annual town meeting and the method of financing same. In addition, the Select Board shall have the opportunity to include in the report its conclusions and recommendations, including the reasons therefore, regarding articles in the warrant that relate to its general superintendence over the administration of town affairs. Not later than the fourteenth (14th) day prior to the date on which the opening session of the annual town meeting is to be held, one copy of the warrant and report shall be posted on the town’s website and another copy shall be delivered or mailed to each residence that contains one or more registered voters.