this is from the Policies and Procedures document that is on the town web site in the selectmen section:

TOWN MEETINGS:
 1. Annual Town Meeting: There shall be an Annual Town Meeting in May each year for the consideration of all Town business which is to be posted properly prior to the meeting. The Annual Town Meeting Warrant is the Selectmen’s by statute. The Selectmen may insert articles in the warrant; within the time frame the warrant is open, on their own initiative or by written petition signed by the proper number of registered voters for the Annual Town Meeting.

 2. Special Town Meeting: The Selectmen will call a Special Town Meeting when deferment of the particular matter (s) proposed for inclusion on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting will not serve the interest of the Town. The Selectmen must call a Special Town Meeting if they receive a written request, signed by at least 200 hundred registered voters of Templeton. It is the practice of the Town of Templeton to address major issues at the Annual Town Meeting versus a Special Town Meeting.

 3. Notwithstanding the above, in the interest of economy of operations and imposition on the taxpayers and voters, the Selectmen shall strive to limit the calling of Special Town Meetings to the minimum necessary as is otherwise in the Town’s best interest. In determining whether to call a Special Town Meeting, the Selectmen may consult with other Town Committees, Boards, Commissions, staff and other Officials as is appropriate. It is advisable to contact the Town Moderator and Town Council for consultation prior to each Town Meeting.

Jeff Bennett