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November 19, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 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
MINUTES
Approve the November 5, 2018 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Approve the November 5, 2018 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Approve the November 7, 2018 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2018 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Approve the November 7, 2018 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Approve the November 8, 2018 Strategic Planning Minutes as Written
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 8, 2018 STRATEGIC PLANNING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 8, 2018 STRATEGIC PLANNING MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
DISCUSS/APPROVE CHARGE FOR FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE
Establish a Facilities Master Plan Committee Composed of One Member from Each of the Following Boards/Committees/Departments: Select Board Community Planning Commission Department of Public Works...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS/COMMITTEES/DEPARTMENTS: SELECT BOARD COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR TERMS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 AND CHARGED WITH THE FOLLOWING: TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR TOWN FACILITIES AND FUTURE TOWN FACILITY NEEDS, PROVIDED THAT THE COMMITTEE CONSULT WITH THE TOWN'S PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS PRIOR TO FINALIZING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS/COMMITTEES/DEPARTMENTS: SELECT BOARD COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR TERMS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 AND CHARGED WITH THE FOLLOWING: TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR TOWN FACILITIES AND FUTURE TOWN FACILITY NEEDS, PROVIDED THAT THE COMMITTEE CONSULT WITH THE TOWN'S PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS PRIOR TO FINALIZING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Establish a Tax Classification Factor of 1.0 as Recommended by the Board of Assessors
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A TAX CLASSIFICATION FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A TAX CLASSIFICATION FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Not to Establish a Residential Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Prisco, SchultzNo: Mauceri
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-1 (MR. MAUCERI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Not to Establish a Commercial Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Recommend the FY2019 Property Tax Levy at $50,754,795.54 Which Is $16,552.46 Less Than the Levy Limit
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $50,754,795.54 WHICH IS $16,552.46 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $50,754,795.54 WHICH IS $16,552.46 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Recommend to the Board of Assessors That the FY2019 Tax Rate Be Set at $15.58 per $1,000.00 of Valuation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2019 TAX RATE BE SET AT $15.58 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2019 TAX RATE BE SET AT $15.58 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MAUCERI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Mauceri)
APPROVE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2020 AND BEYOND
Approve the Strategic Plan 2020 and Beyond
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 AND BEYOND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 AND BEYOND. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O'LEARY MOVE TO ADJOURN.
The roll call lists Robert Mauceri more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O'LEARY MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MR. MAUCERI AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. PRISCO AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANAMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, 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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