Town Meeting covered the first nine of 30 warrant articles, including the fiscal 2013 budget article. The Budget includes a $15,000 appropriation by the Library Trustees to remain open in the summer, an increase of $8,000 from the plan originally voted by the selectmen.

1. Measurers of Wood and Bark, to be appointed by Selectmen: Favorable Action - Unanimously carried. 
2. Collective Bargaining Contracts: Favorable Action - The Firefighters Union Contract carried by majority vote. Police Union unanimously carried. 
3. Compensating Balance Agreements: Favorable Action - Unanimously carried. 
4. Special Appropriations in Town Budget: Favorable Action - Unanimously carried. 
5. Unpaid Bills from Previous Year: No Action - Unanimously carried, because there are none.
6. Property Tax Exemptions: Favorable Action - Unanimously carried. 
7. Adjustments to 2012 Fiscal Year Budget: Favorable Action – Carried by majority vote. Adjustments to the Pierce School Auditorium project. The architect has redesigned the project at no cost to the town.
8. Fisal Year 2013 Town Budget: Favorable Action - Carries unanimously. Including the $15,000 appropriation for Brookline Library Summer Hours. 
9. Open Meeting Hearings: Referred to Moderator's Committee – Carried by majority vote. 

Annual Town Meeting continues Thursday Night at 7 p.m., also at the Brookline High School Auditorium, where many of the remaining warrant articles will be discussed and voted. 

[Update: The Town Meeting Results PDF from the Brookline Town Website is available for viewing on the right.  12:18p.m.]