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February 26, 2018
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Prisco, Kathryn Manupelli, Andrew Schultz, Robert Mauceri, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MUNICIPAL OPIOID LITIGATION - REVIEW/DISCUSS/VOTE TO JOIN LITIGATION
Retain the Firm of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, Pa to Pursue a Civil Suit Against Those Legally Responsible for the Wrongful Distribution of Prescription Opiates and...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RETAIN THE FIRM OF LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHELL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA TO PURSUE A CIVIL SUIT AGAINST THOSE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WRONGFUL DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION OPIATES AND DAMAGES CAUSED THEREBY, TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SIGN THE "ENGAGEMENT TO REPRESENT", AND FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF SUCH SUIT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RETAIN THE FIRM OF LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHELL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA TO PURSUE A CIVIL SUIT AGAINST THOSE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WRONGFUL DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION OPIATES AND DAMAGES CAUSED THEREBY, TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SIGN THE "ENGAGEMENT TO REPRESENT", AND FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF SUCH SUIT. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
PROCLAMATION: NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Proclaim the Week of March 4th Through March 8th to Be North Reading Dollars for Scholars Week and to Read the Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MARCH 4TH THROUGH MARCH 8TH TO BE NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK AND TO READ THE PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MARCH 4TH THROUGH MARCH 8TH TO BE NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK AND TO READ THE PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS
Authorize Payment of a $120,000 Retainer for Legal Services, Deposition Costs and Expert Services for Furman Gregory Deptula and Further to Release the Amount of $71,867.01 from a Previous...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF A $120,000 RETAINER FOR LEGAL SERVICES, DEPOSITION COSTS AND EXPERT SERVICES FOR FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA AND FURTHER TO RELEASE THE AMOUNT OF $71,867.01 FROM A PREVIOUS RETAINER PAYMENT TO PAY INVOICE #11360 DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2018.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF A $120,000 RETAINER FOR LEGAL SERVICES, DEPOSITION COSTS AND EXPERT SERVICES FOR FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA AND FURTHER TO RELEASE THE AMOUNT OF $71,867.01 FROM A PREVIOUS RETAINER PAYMENT TO PAY INVOICE #11360 DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2018. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
MINUTES
Approve the February 12, 2018 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the February 12, 2018 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. PRISCO AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
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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