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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. Liane Gonzalez and Richard Wallner, elected on May 7, 2019, joined the board; Michael Prisco and Robert Mauceri left it (their last meeting was May 6, 2019). On May 8, 2019 the board chose Kathryn Manupelli as Chair (5-0), Stephen O’Leary as Vice Chair (3-2, over Andrew Schultz) and Liane Gonzalez as Clerk (5-0). Because of COVID-19 this board served until the delayed June 2020 election. Covers 26 meetings, May 8 to June 19, 2020.
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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.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Vice-ChairStephen O'LearyVice Chair · At-large · at 26 of 26 meetings
Richard WallnerMember · At-large · at 26 of 26 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
About missing minutes
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.
Jun 1Sign the June 29, 2020 Town Meeting WarrantMotion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN…Passed 4–1 · No: Schultz
June 1, 2020: Sign the June 29, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, WallnerNo: Schultz
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MR. SCHULTZ OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
May 18Place on the June Town Meeting Floor a Warrant…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING…Failed 2–3 · No: Manupelli, O'Leary, Wallner
May 18, 2020: Place on the June Town Meeting Floor a Warrant Article to Ban the Plastic Bag Bylaw
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING FLOOR A WARRANT ARTICLE TO BAN THE PLASTIC BAG BYLAW
Yes: Gonzalez, SchultzNo: Manupelli, O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING FLOOR A WARRANT ARTICLE TO BAN THE PLASTIC BAG BYLAW MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 2-3 (MOTION FAILS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
Apr 6Approve Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Consent Order…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION…Passed 4–1 · No: Manupelli
April 6, 2020: Approve Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Consent Order and Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Schultz, WallnerNo: Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 4-1 (MRS. MANUPELLI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 29Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 30,…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR…Failed 0–5 · No: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, Schultz, Wallner
February 29, 2020: Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 30, 2020 and to Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
No: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, Schultz, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ Discussion was had regarding the date to hold a Special Town Meeting. Mr. Gilleberto discussed the limitations with the various dates presented and further stated March 30th would be the best date to hold the meeting. Mr. Gilleberto stated that Board and Committee recommendations would not be able to be included in the Warrant if the Board decided to hold the Meeting on March 25th, due to printing and mailing timelines. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the Special Town Meeting on May 11th which would afford time to get data back from surveys, avoid being rushed, additional public comment and input could be heard, and the environmental piece would also be complete. Mr. Gilleberto stated that being within 9 days of the 120 day deadline will put the Board on a very tight timeline. VOTED: 0-5 (OPPOSED - UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2021. (One Opening) 1) Jennifer Platt 2)…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: VINNY RAGUCCI MR. SCHULTZ: VINNY RAGUCCI MR. WALLNER: VINNY RAGUCCI MRS. GONSALVES: VINNY RAGUCCI MRS. MANUPELLI: VINNY RAGUCCI VOTED: VINNY RAGUCCI: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Jennifer Platt 2)…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: JENNIFER PLATT MR. SCHULTZ: JENNIFER PLATT MR. WALLNER: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. GONSALVES: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. MANUPELLI: JENNIFER PLATT VOTED: JENNIFER PLATT: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Potential Opening) 1) Frank…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING) 1) FRANK GAZZOLA 2) JEFFREY STOLZ 3) MARIA LOCKHART
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING) 1) FRANK GAZZOLA 2) JEFFREY STOLZ 3) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: MARIA LOCKHART MR. SCHULTZ: MARIA LOCKHART MR. WALLNER: MARIA LOCKHART MRS. GONSALVES: MARIA LOCKHART MRS. MANUPELLI: MARIA LOCKHART VOTED: MARIA LOCKHART: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Conservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Lauren Beshara 2) Yan…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) LAUREN BESHARA 2) YAN HUANG
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) LAUREN BESHARA 2) YAN HUANG MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: LAUREN BESHARA MR. SCHULTZ: LAUREN BESHARA MR. WALLNER: LAUREN BESHARA MRS. GONSALVES: LAUREN BESHARA MRS. MANUPELLI: LAUREN BESHARA VOTED: LAUREN BESHARA: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2022, (One Potential Opening). 1) Erinne...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING). 1) ERINNE MATTE-DANIELS 2) CHRIS LIPPERT 3) JAMES CHENEY 4) ALISON PAPPAVESELIO 5) YAN HUANG
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING). 1) ERINNE MATTE-DANIELS 2) CHRIS LIPPERT 3) JAMES CHENEY 4) ALISON PAPPAVESELIO 5) YAN HUANG MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: JAMES CHENEY MR. SCHULTZ: JAMES CHENEY MR. WALLNER: JAMES CHENEY MRS. GONSALVES: JAMES CHENEY MRS. MANUPELLI: JAMES CHENEY VOTED: JAMES CHENEY: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Members of the Veterans Event Committee for an Unexpired Term to Expire December 31, 2021: (One Opening) Deborah Aldrich Michele Reid...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021: (ONE OPENING) DEBORAH ALDRICH MICHELE REID DANIEL MAHONEY
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. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021: (ONE OPENING) DEBORAH ALDRICH MICHELE REID DANIEL MAHONEY MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. SCHULTZ: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. WALLNER: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONSALVES: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI: DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTED: DEBORAH ALDRICH: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
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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