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August 3, 2020
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 6 (Real Estate - 4, 12 and 14 Concord Street), Such Discussions in Open Session Will Have a Detrimental Impact on the Town, and to Admit...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12 AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER DON KELLIHER, ATTORNEY JON EICHMAN FROM TOWN COUNSEL KP LAW, AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12 AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER DON KELLIHER, ATTORNEY JON EICHMAN FROM TOWN COUNSEL KP LAW, AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE` MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN DISCLOSURE FORM FOR ELECTION WORKER CANDIDATE UNDER G.L.C.268A SECTION 20(B)
Authorize the Chair to Sign the Disclosure Form for Jeff Strong Pursuant to G.l.c.268a, §20(B)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE DISCLOSURE FORM FOR JEFF STRONG PURSUANT TO G.L.c.268A, §20(b).
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE DISCLOSURE FORM FOR JEFF STRONG PURSUANT TO G.L.c.268A, §20(b). MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION WORKERS
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2020 Through August 31, 2021: Appoint Election Officers from the List Submitted by the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE` MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 1 - 14 Concord Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - 14 CONCORD STREET.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, StutoNo: Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - 14 CONCORD STREET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MR. WALLNER OPPOSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 2 - 4 & 12 Concord Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - 4 & 12 CONCORD STREET.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, StutoNo: Manupelli, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - 4 & 12 CONCORD STREET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 3-2 (MR. WALLNER AND MRS. MANUPELLI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Passing Over Article 3 - FY2020 Budget Amendment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 3 - FY2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 3 - FY2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MINUTES
Approve the July 20, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Amended
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the July 20, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 20, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE ORDER OF TAKING FOR WATER RECHLORINATION FACILITY - 303 MAIN STREET - VOTE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIG
Adopt the Order of Taking in the Form Presented to Acquire an Easement for Water System Purposes at the Property Located at 303 Main Street, and to Authorize the Chair to Execute the Order on...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE ORDER OF TAKING IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO ACQUIRE AN EASEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PURPOSES AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303 MAIN STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE ORDER OF TAKING IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO ACQUIRE AN EASEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM PURPOSES AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303 MAIN STREET, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECOND: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE` MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: 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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