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March 9, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PROCLAMATION: NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Proclaim March 9-12, 2020 as North Reading Dollars for Scholars Week and to Read the Attached Proclamation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 9-12, 2020 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 9-12, 2020 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
JOINT MEETING WITH COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Jointly Reappoint Sean Delaney as a Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire March 9, 2023
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY REAPPOINT SEAN DELANEY AS A MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 9, 2023.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY REAPPOINT SEAN DELANEY AS A MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 9, 2023. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
MR. WALLNER: MR. DELANEY MR. PEARCE: MR. DELANEY MRS. GONZALEZ: MR. DELANEY MR. HAYDEN: MR. DELANEY MRS. MANUPELLI: MR.
Jointly Appoint Michael a. Prisco as an Associate Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire March 9, 2023
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT MICHAEL A. PRISCO AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 9, 2023.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT MICHAEL A. PRISCO AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 9, 2023. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM
Sign the Letter to the Congressional Committee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Advocating for Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program Funding
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES ADVOCATING FOR STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES ADVOCATING FOR STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
DISCLOSURE BY NON-ELECTED MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST AND DETERMINATION BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
Determine That the Financial Interest of the Town Administrator in the Following Item as Outlined in the Attached Disclosure Form Is Not So Substantial as to Be Deemed Likely to Affect the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DETERMINE THAT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED DISCLOSURE FORM IS NOT SO SUBSTANTIAL AS TO BE DEEMED LIKELY TO AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICES WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY MAY EXPECT FROM THE EMPLOYEE: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LED / SOLAR PANEL PROJECT
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DETERMINE THAT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED DISCLOSURE FORM IS NOT SO SUBSTANTIAL AS TO BE DEEMED LIKELY TO AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICES WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY MAY EXPECT FROM THE EMPLOYEE: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LED / SOLAR PANEL PROJECT MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for January, 2020 in the Amount of $32,572.88 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $13,755.38 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $11,524.50 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,572.88 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $13,755.38 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $11,524.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 7,293.00 TOTAL $32,572.88
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,572.88 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $13,755.38 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $11,524.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 7,293.00 TOTAL $32,572.88 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
MINUTES
Approve the January 27, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 27, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 27, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Approve the February 10, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 10, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 10, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Approve the February 10, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 10, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 10, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Wallner)
Approve the February 29, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 29, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 29, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Approve the February 29, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 29, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 29, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MR. SCHULTZ MOVE TO ADJOURN. SECONDED: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED: MR.O'LEARY AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. SCHULTZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
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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