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North Reading Select Board
How the North Reading Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Michael Prisco served as Chair and Andrew Schultz as Clerk. The board was then called the Board of Selectmen. MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from January 8, 2018 on. The start date is a placeholder. Covers 11 meetings, January 8 to May 7, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
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Members
Kathryn ManupelliMember · At-large · at 11 of 11 meetingsRobert MauceriMember · At-large · at 10 of 11 meetings
Stephen O'LearyMember · At-large · at 11 of 11 meetingsAndrew SchultzClerk · At-large · at 11 of 11 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: North Reading Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until fall 2018) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 250 meetings and 2,724 votes. The town’s Document Center holds the board’s minutes back to 1983 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). The minutes are typed documents with searchable text, except 27 sets from late 2021 and 2022 that were posted as scanned images; MassVoter read those with text recognition and checked the votes. Not here: executive-session minutes; minutes the board approved but the town has not posted (June 9 and December 17, 2020, and February 12, 2024, among others); February 23, 2026, when the regular meeting was cancelled for a winter storm and the chair alone opened it only to continue hearings; and meetings after September 8, 2026 (not posted yet). Since 2018 the minutes record most votes as a roll call naming each member (“VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE, MRS. MORRIN AYE, MR. WALLNER AYE, MR. O’LEARY AYE, MR. MASSE NAY. VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED)”), and we show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one named as voting no is shown as every member present voting yes, and members the minutes name as absent, abstaining or recused are left out. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. In appointments and officer elections the members each say the name of the person they choose; when every member who voted named the same person (or the same list of people), each is shown as voting yes, with a note, and when they named different people we show the result only, with the names quoted in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 7Recommend Article 27 - Home Rule Petition - Charter…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27 - HOME RULE…Passed 3–2 · No: Mauceri, O'Leary
May 7, 2018: Recommend Article 27 - Home Rule Petition - Charter Amendment - Change Title of Board of Selectmen
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27 - HOME RULE PETITION - CHARTER AMENDMENT - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27 - HOME RULE PETITION - CHARTER AMENDMENT - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
May 7Recommend Article 28 - Amend Code - General Bylaws…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28 - AMEND CODE…Passed 3–2 · No: Mauceri, O'Leary
May 7, 2018: Recommend Article 28 - Amend Code - General Bylaws - Change Title of Board of Selectmen
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
May 7Recommend Article 29 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - AMEND CODE…Passed 3–2 · No: Mauceri, O'Leary
May 7, 2018: Recommend Article 29 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Change Title of Board of Selectmen
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
May 7Recommend Article 30 - Home Rule Petition - Charter…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - HOME RULE…Passed 3–2 · No: Mauceri, O'Leary
May 7, 2018: Recommend Article 30 - Home Rule Petition - Charter Amendment - Change Title of Town Administrator
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - HOME RULE PETITION - CHARTER AMENDMENT - CHANGE TITLE OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - HOME RULE PETITION - CHARTER AMENDMENT - CHANGE TITLE OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
May 7Recommend Article 31 - Amend Code - General Bylaws…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE…Passed 3–2 · No: Mauceri, O'Leary
May 7, 2018: Recommend Article 31 - Amend Code - General Bylaws - Change Title of Town Administrator
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHANGE TITLE OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Jan 22Revoke the Class II License of a1 Auto Sales…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REVOKE THE CLASS II LICENSE OF…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: O'Leary, Prisco
January 22, 2018: Revoke the Class II License of a1 Auto Sales Located at 144 Main Street on January 22, 2018 and That the License Must Be Delivered to the North Reading Police…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REVOKE THE CLASS II LICENSE OF A1 AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 144 MAIN STREET ON JANUARY 22, 2018 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE IMMEDIATELY AND THAT THE BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THE REVOCATION: 1. VIOLATION OF LICENSE CONDITION(S) -LIMITED TO 6 VEHICLES, WELL OVER 20 ON SITE AND ADVERTISED FOR SALE; 2. DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, MISREPRESENTATION OF VEHICLE CONDITION AND MILEAGE; 3. VIOLATION OF CLASS 2 LICENSING STATUTES: - KEEPING ACCURATE RECORD BOOKS ON PREMISES FOR INSPECTION BY AUTHORITIES [G.L.C.140, §62); - OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING AUTHORIZED INSPECTION [G.L. C.L40, §67] - FAILURE TO PROVIDE CURRENT RECORDS, MISPRESENTING THAT NO TITLES WERE ON PREMISES 4. MULTIPLE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE IN 2017. 5. FAILURE TO POST THE "LEMON LAW" AND WARRANTY INFO ON VEHICLES FOR SALE.
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, SchultzAbstained: O'Leary, PriscoThe minutes write the count as 3-0 and name Stephen O'Leary and Michael Prisco as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REVOKE THE CLASS II LICENSE OF A1 AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 144 MAIN STREET ON JANUARY 22, 2018 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE IMMEDIATELY AND THAT THE BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THE REVOCATION: 1. VIOLATION OF LICENSE CONDITION(S) -LIMITED TO 6 VEHICLES, WELL OVER 20 ON SITE AND ADVERTISED FOR SALE; 2. DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, MISREPRESENTATION OF VEHICLE CONDITION AND MILEAGE; 3. VIOLATION OF CLASS 2 LICENSING STATUTES: - KEEPING ACCURATE RECORD BOOKS ON PREMISES FOR INSPECTION BY AUTHORITIES [G.L.C.140, §62); - OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING AUTHORIZED INSPECTION [G.L. C.L40, §67] - FAILURE TO PROVIDE CURRENT RECORDS, MISPRESENTING THAT NO TITLES WERE ON PREMISES 4. MULTIPLE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE IN 2017. 5. FAILURE TO POST THE "LEMON LAW" AND WARRANTY INFO ON VEHICLES FOR SALE. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 3-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. PRISCO AND MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
Jan 22Direct the Town Administrator to Present an Implementation Plan…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DIRECT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO PRESENT…Passed 3–1 · No: O'Leary · Abstained: Mauceri
January 22, 2018: Direct the Town Administrator to Present an Implementation Plan for the Position of Public Safety Director and Those Departments Which Would Fall Under This Division
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DIRECT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO PRESENT AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AND THOSE DEPARTMENTS WHICH WOULD FALL UNDER THIS DIVISION.
Yes: Manupelli, Prisco, SchultzNo: O'LearyAbstained: Mauceri
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DIRECT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO PRESENT AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AND THOSE DEPARTMENTS WHICH WOULD FALL UNDER THIS DIVISION. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 3-1-1 (MR. MAUCERI ABSTAINED, MR. O'LEARY OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
Jan 22Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed · see note
January 22, 2018: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Associate Members of the Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2020. (Two Openings) 1) Matthew V.…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 2) LARA J. MOTTOLO 3) CLANCY D. MAIN 4) STEVEN LIECHTI 5) AMIT SUBRAMANI 6) MARK DESIMONE 7) WILLIAM BELLAVANCE
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 2) LARA J. MOTTOLO 3) CLANCY D. MAIN 4) STEVEN LIECHTI 5) AMIT SUBRAMANI 6) MARK DESIMONE 7) WILLIAM BELLAVANCE MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. BELLAVANCE, MR. D'ANGELO MR. SCHULTZ: MR. BELLAVANCE, MR. D'ANGELO MR. PRISCO: MR. BELLAVANCE, MR. D'ANGELO MR. O'LEARY: MR. D'ANGELO, CLANCY MAIN MR. MAUCERI: MARK DESIMONE VOTE: MR. D'ANGELO - 4 MR. BELLAVANCE - 3 MR. MAIN - 1 MR. DESIMONE - 1 ARTHUR KENNEY FIELD RESTROOM/CONCESSION PROJECT VOTE TO APPROVE PAYMENT REQUISITION.” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Jan 8Schedule a Hearing for January 22, 2018 at 8:45…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A HEARING FOR JANUARY 22,…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: O'Leary, Prisco
January 8, 2018: Schedule a Hearing for January 22, 2018 at 8:45 P.M. to Potentially Suspend or Revoke the Class II License for a1 Auto Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2018 AT 8:45 P.M. TO POTENTIALLY SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR A1 AUTO SALES.
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, SchultzAbstained: O'Leary, PriscoThe minutes write the count as 3-0 and name Stephen O'Leary and Michael Prisco as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2018 AT 8:45 P.M. TO POTENTIALLY SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR A1 AUTO SALES. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 3-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. PRISCO ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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