If the incorporation of the proposed village be not effected by the proceedings authorized in this article, the expenses incurred by the towns in which any part of such territory is located for payment of cost of posting, publishing and serving required notices, stenographic services and services of inspectors of election shall be paid from the fund deposited with the department of state, on behalf of the commission. If such fund so deposited is not sufficient to pay all of such expenses, the costs in excess of such fund shall be a general town charge.
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