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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. On May 14, 2018 the board chose Michael Prisco as Chair, Kathryn Manupelli as Vice Chair and Stephen O’Leary as Clerk (each 5-0). The same five members served all year. The Board of Selectmen became the Select Board in fall 2018 (Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2018). Covers 31 meetings, May 14 to May 6, 2019.
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Members
Stephen O'LearyClerk · At-large · at 28 of 31 meetingsAndrew SchultzMember · At-large · at 29 of 31 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.
Feb 25Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
February 25, 2019: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Member of the Library Trustees for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Michelle Mullet (Recommended…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHELLE MULLET (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mullet), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHELLE MULLET (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI MULLET MR. SCHULTZ MULLET MR. PRISCO MULLET MR. MAUCERI MULLET 4-0 - MULLET (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) CONSERVATION COMMISSION - FULL MEMBER.” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Feb 25Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
February 25, 2019: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Member of the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. 1) Randall Mason (Recommended Candidate) 2) Lauren...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. 1) RANDALL MASON (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 2) LAUREN BESHARA 3) TOMAS SANCHEZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mason), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. 1) RANDALL MASON (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 2) LAUREN BESHARA 3) TOMAS SANCHEZ MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI MASON MR. SCHULTZ MASON MR. PRISCO MASON MR. MAUCERI MASON 4-0 - MASON (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) CONSERVATION COMMISSION - ASSOCIATE MEMBER.” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Feb 25Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed · see note
February 25, 2019: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire December 31, 2019 (One Opening) 1) Michael Houle 2)…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHAEL HOULE 2) JOHN LAPE (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 3) BETH ADAMS
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MRS. MANUPELLI LAPE MR. SCHULTZ LAPE MR. PRISCO LAPE MR. MAUCERI LAPE 4-0 - LAPE (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT See attached. Topics Discussed: - Wine and Food Social; - Snow and Ice expenses; - The Wall That Heals; and - VFW request for repayment of donation. OLD AND N"), 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 AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019 (ONE OPENING) 1) MICHAEL HOULE 2) JOHN LAPE (RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE) 3) BETH ADAMS MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI LAPE MR. SCHULTZ LAPE MR. PRISCO LAPE MR. MAUCERI LAPE 4-0 - LAPE (UNANIMOUS - MR. O'LEARY ABSENT) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT See attached. Topics Discussed: - Wine and Food Social; - Snow and Ice expenses; - The Wall That Heals; and - VFW request for repayment of donation. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Mr. Mauceri: - His time on the board is winding down now as he will not be running again for Select Board. He was glad to see that two candidates had pulled papers for Select Board. Mr. Schultz: - Thanked Mr. Prisco and Mr. Mauceri for their many years of service on the Select Board. - Mentioned a "spirited" social media discussion on why many people are not running for positions. Mrs. Manupelli: - Stated that running for office may not be everyone's "cup of tea." Mrs. Manupelli mentioned that North Reading has an active volunteer community, but volunteers may not sit on a board. Many members of the community volunteer in other ways including with the school department, through religious organizations and as athletic coaches. Mr. Prisco: - Reflected on his time on the Select Board and noted many of the challenges including personal verbal attacks and mean spirited letters sent to his home. Mr. Prisco encouraged the community to get involved rather than criticize. - Made a note to review the capital process and further evaluate finances to address many of the poor roads in town. The roads are deteriorating quickly and are in need of repair. Encouraged the Board to consider allocating an extra $1 million (estimated) to the DPW this year for road repairs. - Asked for the DPW to present photos of their sleep/breakroom during their budget hearings. Mr. Prisco would like members of the board to consider making modifications to this space. Members of the DPW work long hours during weather and emergency situations. This space is needed for basic rest and downtime between shifts..” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Dec 17Renew the Following Class I Licenses to Expire January…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Leary
December 17, 2018: Renew the Following Class I Licenses to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Bobcat of Boston Melkonian Subaru North Reading Motor Sports
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BOBCAT OF BOSTON MELKONIAN SUBARU NORTH READING MOTOR SPORTS
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BOBCAT OF BOSTON MELKONIAN SUBARU NORTH READING MOTOR SPORTS MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0-1 (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Dec 17Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: O'Leary, Schultz
December 17, 2018: Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Neeka, Inc. D/B/A Route 28 Motors
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: NEEKA, INC. D/B/A ROUTE 28 MOTORS
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, PriscoAbstained: O'Leary, Schultz
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: NEEKA, INC. D/B/A ROUTE 28 MOTORS MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 3-0-2 (MR. O'LEARY AND MR. SCHULTZ ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Mauceri)
Dec 3Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed · see note
December 3, 2018: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Members of the Conservation Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2021. (Three Openings) 1) Lori Mitchener (Incumbent) 2)...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (THREE OPENINGS) 1) LORI MITCHENER (INCUMBENT) 2) JONATHAN CODY (INCUMBENT)
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 REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (THREE OPENINGS) 1) LORI MITCHENER (INCUMBENT) 2) JONATHAN CODY (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI MRS. MANUPELLI: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. SCHULTZ: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. PRISCO: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. O'LEARY: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY MR. MAUCERI: MS. MITCHENER, MR. CODY VOTE: MS. MITCHENER - 5 MR. CODY - 5 HILLVIEW COMMISSION As Liaison to the Hillview Commission, Mr. O'Leary states he will be recommending the 2 incumbents. Mr. Stack has been on the Commission for 30 years and has done a great job and Mr. DiFronzo has negotiated new contracts and his service is invaluable..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Dec 3Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment /…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed · see note
December 3, 2018: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Hillview Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. (Two Openings) 1) George Stack (Incumbent) 2)…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) 2) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) 3) DANIELA CLAYBOURNE 4) PETER ANTONUCCI 5) ROBERT B. GILCHRIST 6) DAVID LEE
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 REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (TWO OPENINGS) 1) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) 2) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) 3) DANIELA CLAYBOURNE 4) PETER ANTONUCCI 5) ROBERT B. GILCHRIST 6) DAVID LEE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. SCHULTZ: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. PRISCO: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. O'LEARY: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO MR. MAUCERI: MR. STACK, MR. DIFRONZO VOTE: MR. STACK - 5 MR. DIFRONZO - 5 BOARD OF APPEALS As Liaison to the Board of Appeals, Mr. Schultz states he will be recommending Joseph Keyes who is an Attorney in Town and has been on the Board for years..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Dec 3Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed · see note
December 3, 2018: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2021. (One Opening) 1) Joseph Keyes…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JOSEPH KEYES (INCUMBENT) 2) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 3) LARA J. MOTTOLO 4) CLANCY D. MAIN 5) STEVEN LIECHTI 6) AMIT SUBRAMANI 7) MARK DESIMONE 8) KERRI ANTONUCCIO
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 REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JOSEPH KEYES (INCUMBENT) 2) MATTHEW V. D'ANGELO 3) LARA J. MOTTOLO 4) CLANCY D. MAIN 5) STEVEN LIECHTI 6) AMIT SUBRAMANI 7) MARK DESIMONE 8) KERRI ANTONUCCIO MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. KEYES MR. SCHULTZ: MR. KEYES MR. PRISCO: MR. MAIN MR. O'LEARY: MR. KEYES MR. MAUCERI: MR. KEYES VOTE: MR. KEYES - 4 MR. MAIN - 1 CLASS I LICENSE Mr. O'Leary informs the Board that he will be abstaining from any discussions or voting regarding Class I, II, and III licenses as he has a family member who holds a Class II License..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
Dec 3Renew the Following Class I License to Expire January…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Leary
December 3, 2018: Renew the Following Class I License to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Brian Duchack D/B/A National Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHACK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-0 and name Stephen O'Leary as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHACK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Manupelli)
Dec 3Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Leary
December 3, 2018: Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January 1, 2020 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: A&j Motors, Inc. Brian Duchak D/B/A National Sales P & T Auto Sales
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: A&J MOTORS, INC. BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES P & T AUTO SALES
Yes: Manupelli, Mauceri, Prisco, SchultzAbstained: O'LearyThe minutes write the count as 4-0 and name Stephen O'Leary as abstaining.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2020 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: A&J MOTORS, INC. BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES P & T AUTO SALES MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. MAUCERI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED).” (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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