WESTFORD -- Town Meeting Saturday will ask members to consider 35 articles, ranging from annual budget items to a window-replacement project at the Col. John Robinson and Norman E. Day schools, and a study for a new center fire station.

Under Article 11, the town will ask for $4,101,750 to complete the design, bidding and construction phases of two window- and door-replacement projects at the schools, which includes costs for hazardous-material removal.

At fall Special Town Meeting, the Permanent Town Building Committee estimated new windows for the Day and Robinson Elementary schools would cost around $2 million. Officials said in meetings this year the cost went up because of hazardous materials found at the school.

Tom Mahanna, Building Committee chairman, said if the town doesn't pass the article, Westford will have to pay about the same for abatement of the materials found at the schools. Through the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the town will be eligible for a 46 percent reimbursement from the state for the project.

Article 12 will ask residents to consider appropriating $50,000 for a Fire Department study to determine reconfiguration or reconstruction for the center fire station and whether the town should bring in a fourth fire station. The feasibility study would also look at consolidating emergency-communications operations and relocating the Technology Department to the center station.

An article related to this failed last fall, when the town was asked to consider $350,000 for a similar study. Voters voiced concerns over the placement of a proposed new site for a station on Boston Road, and some criticized the high cost and impact the move would have on the feel of the town.

The town will additionally consider the budget for fiscal 2015. Article 16 proposes a total operating budget of $102,050,389, which would increase to $108,780,670 if all proposed articles at Town Meeting are adopted Saturday. Last year's budget was $103,585,538, according to the Town Clerk's Office.

Additional articles on the warrant include Article 5, which will ask members whether to approve $250,000 in expenses for perchlorate contamination. Article 9 asks for about $4.1 million in capital appropriations, including $225,000 for Main Street road design, $99,005 for town building-security improvements and $325,000 for the replacement of school computers.

Article 10 is related to more than $2.8 million for repairing the roof at the Nashoba Valley Technical High School; Article 23 will ask voters to establish an annual fee for the licensing of dogs for $15 to $20; Article 28 will be on whether to adopt a general town bylaw related to medical-marijuana dispensaries coming to town.

Town Meeting will be at the Abbot Elementary School at 25 Depot St. Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be a lunch break at 12:30 p.m. If the meeting does not finish Saturday, it will be continued until Monday and will start at 7 p.m.

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In May, both the Grand Haven and Spring Lake school districts have ballot proposals for voters to decide on.

Here is a rundown of what is on the May 6 ballot:

Grand Haven Area Public Schools will ask voters for its general operating millage renewal of 18 mills against non-principal residences and other non-exempt property required for the district to receive its per-pupil foundation allowance.

The district also has two bond proposals.

Proposal 1 would generate about $36 million for:

1-to-1 technology devices Infrastructure improvements Desktop computer replacements Instructional technology replacements Phone system upgrade Equipment replacement: servers, media, copiers Updated security cameras Bus replacements Student transportation tracking system Roof replacements Asphalt replacement Student learning equipment Improved fire systems at Lakeshore Middle School and Griffin Elementary School Secure entrance systems

Proposal 2, which is contingent on the approval of Proposal 1, would generate about $9.69 million for:

Districtwide fencing Asbestos removal Equipment replacement: classroom tables, student desks, lockers, cafeteria tables Athletic improvements: seat replacement, turf replacement, floor refinishing, weight room addition Arts improvements: classroom space, increased storage, ceiling replacement Improved traffic areas at Lakeshore Middle School and Grand Haven High School

Spring Lake Public Schools has two bond proposals on the ballot, but they arent contingent on passage of the other.

Proposal 1 would generate $49.8 million for the purpose of:

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Nick Damicos wish of becoming a head baseball coach at the high school level came to fruition Dec. 4, when he was chosen as Don Hartmans replacement at California. Not only did Damico replace a coach who won nine section titles and two WPIAL championships in 23 years, but he was faced with making up for the loss of Observer-Reporter Player of the Year pitcher Brian Fisher.

After serving as the Trojans pitching coach for six years, Damico has the benefit of returning eight starters from last years team that reached the PIAA Class A semifinals and finished with a 20-6 record. Helping ease the loss of Fishers pitching will be senior third baseman Ronnie Baron, who hit .359 in 2013 and has driven in 76 runs during his high school career.

With Fisher gone, Damico will turn to senior Josh Luko, who went 5-2 with 42 strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA in 44 2/3 innings. Also expected to receive quality innings is junior Garitt Woodburn, and a group of three freshmen will compete for spots in the rotation.

Damico, who played baseball at California University, made a decision during preseason workouts to have Luko, who started at shortstop ast year, move to first base to ensure his arm will withstand the increased workload.

Damico is still stressing the importance of pitching and defense two key components of Californias game during Hartmans highly successful coaching tenure.

My philosophy has always been pitching and defense, Damico said. Offense has always been a bonus. Were going to need to pitch and play solid defense to get to where we were last year. Thats how we got there. We had a guy who pitched for us, and he did a great job.

The Trojans offense is led by Baron and senior second baseman Mike Luketich, who hit .457 last season while scoring 37 runs, knocking in 29 and stealing 12 bases. The No. 3 hitter in Californias lineup, Luketich will be expected to contribute at the plate and provide stellar defense up the middle. Luketich will have a different doubleplay partner this year in sophomore Louden Conte.

(Louden) was our closer last year, but I took him out of the rotation, too, Damico said. We needed to make up for moving Josh over to first. Hes able to hit the ball to both sides, hes a solid defender, and hes gotten stronger from last year. Were looking for him to anchor that infield.

Conte has moved to shortstop to shore up Californias defense, which faltered during its bid for a state championship. With two starters in the rotation who throw sinkers, strong infield defense is pivotal for the Trojans.

We wanted to solidify our infield by not moving too many guys around this year, Damico said. Mike is doing solid at second base, and were pretty excited we have those guys for the entire year.

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