081410 McH Twp Consolidation (MA)

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John Macrito addresses those in attendance during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Carol Heuer addresses the board and specifically trustee Bob Anderson, foreground, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Julie Ann Thomas voices her concerns over township consolidation during a McHenry Township board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Mike Tauler voices his concerns to those in attendance during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Trustee Bob Anderson listens to public comment during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Trustee Bob Anderson, back, listens as Jaime Rous speaks out against township consolidation during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Trustees Mike Rakestraw, left, and Bob Anderson, right, listen as Jaime Rous delivers a public statement against township consolidation during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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McHenry Township Highway Commissioner James Condon addresses the board, and specifically trustee Mike Rakestraw, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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McHenry Township Highway Commissioner James Condon, left, addresses the board, and specifically trustee Mike Rakestraw, center, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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McHenry Township Highway Commissioner James Condon, left, addresses the board, and specifically trustee Mike Rakestraw, right, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Trustee Bob Anderson introduces item number three on the agenda, a move to discuss township consolidation in the wake of a bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker to allow voters the option to consolidate townships, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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McHenry Township Highway Commissioner James Condon addresses the board, and specifically trustee Mike Rakestraw, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.

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Trustee Bob Anderson introduces item number three on the agenda, a move to discuss township consolidation in the wake of a bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker to allow voters the option to consolidate townships, during a McHenry Township board meeting to discuss township consolidation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Johnsburg.