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September 30, 2019
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: Liane Gonzalez
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the July 15, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the July 15, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the August 19, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the August 19, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the September 9, 2019 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
Approve the September 9, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
10:01 - SHOW CAUSE HEARING - RSS CONVENIENCE, INC., D/B/A CONVENIENCE PLUS
Suspend for 3 Days the Wine and Malt Beverage License of Rss Convenience, Inc. D/B/A Convenience Plus, 7 Main Street on: October 12, 13 and 14 and That the License Must Be Delivered to the North...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR 3 DAYS THE WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF RSS CONVENIENCE, INC. D/B/A CONVENIENCE PLUS, 7 MAIN STREET ON: OCTOBER 12, 13 AND 14 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 11, 2019 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON OCTOBER 15, 2019.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR 3 DAYS THE WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF RSS CONVENIENCE, INC. D/B/A CONVENIENCE PLUS, 7 MAIN STREET ON: OCTOBER 12, 13 AND 14 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 11, 2019 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON OCTOBER 15, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Wallner)
ONE DAY ALCOHOL LICENSE: ALDERSGATE CHURCH (EVENT TO BE HELD AT ST. THERESA'S)
Grant a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License to Aldersgate Church for an Event to Be Held at St. Theresa's Church Hall, 63 Winter Street on Saturday, October 19, 2019 Between the Hours of 6:00...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO ALDERSGATE CHURCH FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT ST. THERESA'S CHURCH HALL, 63 WINTER STREET ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO ALDERSGATE CHURCH FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT ST. THERESA'S CHURCH HALL, 63 WINTER STREET ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
SERVER TRAINING PROGRAM AUDITOR - DISCUSS / VOTE TO DESIGNATE
Appoint Amy Luckiewicz as the Server Training Program Auditor for a Term to Expire December 31, 2019
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT AMY LUCKIEWICZ AS THE SERVER TRAINING PROGRAM AUDITOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT AMY LUCKIEWICZ AS THE SERVER TRAINING PROGRAM AUDITOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2019. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND
Pass Over at Town Meeting Article 4 - Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Pass Over at Town Meeting Article 5 - Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Pass Over at Town Meeting Article 8 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
The count (5-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting (the minutes add: "VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS)"), and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 9 - Appropriate Money for Special Counsel Legal Expenses
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES.
The count (5-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting (the minutes add: "VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS)"), and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL EXPENSES. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 11 - Appropriate Money for Intergenerational Center Design
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN
The count (5-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting (the minutes add: "VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS)"), and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER DESIGN MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 12 - ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONCORD STREET/FORDHAM ROAD/RIVERPARK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Recommend Article 12 - Acquire Land for Concord Street/Fordham Road/Riverpark Intersection Improvements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONCORD STREET/FORDHAM ROAD/RIVERPARK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
The count (5-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting (the minutes add: "VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS)"), and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - ACQUIRE LAND FOR CONCORD STREET/FORDHAM ROAD/RIVERPARK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS
Pass Over at Town Meeting Article 14 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS
The count (5-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting (the minutes add: "VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS)"), and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for Arbitrator Bruce Fraser in the Amount of $1,468.00
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR ARBITRATOR BRUCE FRASER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,468.00.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR ARBITRATOR BRUCE FRASER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,468.00. MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (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. O'LEARY VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (UNANAMOUS) (MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT).” (Motion: Schultz, second: O'Leary)
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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