Where only one new name has been proposed by petition or resolution such question shall be in substantially the following form:


"Shall the name of the city (or town) of (insert name) be changed to the city (or town) of (insert the proposed new name) ?


     Yes . . .

     No . . ."


If a majority of the votes cast favor the name change, the city or town shall have its name changed effective thirty days after the certification of the election results.

[1990 c 193 § 2.]