Private or executive meetings of each special commission shall be open to the public unless a majority of the members of such commission shall vote otherwise. Citizens may insert an article in the warrant for a special Town Meeting.This booklet outlines the forms and procedures used in Massachusetts Town Meetings. Includes procedures and frequently asked questions such as who may speak. This petition form attached is only for the use to CALL a Special Town Meeting. The petitioner must receive. This form is for those who live or work in Lexington to comment on an article in Special Town Meeting 2024-1. For Special Town Meetings (typically held in the fall, but may be held at any time), 100 citizens may place an item on the warrant.