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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. The 2020 town election was held in June because of COVID-19. Vincenzo Stuto joined the board; Andrew Schultz left it (his last meeting was June 19, 2020). On June 24, 2020 the board chose Kathryn Manupelli as Chair (3-2, over Stephen O’Leary), Liane Gonzalez as Vice Chair (3-2, over Richard Wallner) and Vincenzo Stuto as Clerk (5-0). Most meetings in this term were held remotely. Covers 24 meetings, June 24 to April 26, 2021.
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Members
Stephen O'LearyMember · At-large · at 23 of 24 meetingsVincenzo StutoClerk · At-large · at 22 of 24 meetings
Richard WallnerMember · At-large · at 24 of 24 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.
Apr 12Appoint Daniel Greenberg as a Member of the Board…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL GREENBERG AS A MEMBER…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 12, 2021: Appoint Daniel Greenberg as a Member of the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire April 1, 2024
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL GREENBERG AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Greenberg), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL GREENBERG AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GREENBERG MRS. GONZALEZ GREENBERG MR. WALLNER GREENBERG MR. O'LEARY GREENBERG MRS. MANUPELLI GREENBERG VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Apr 12Appoint the Following Individual to the Facilities Master Plan…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 12, 2021: Appoint the Following Individual to the Facilities Master Plan Committee for Term as Noted. Term Rich McGowan (School Representative) May 4, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERM AS NOTED. TERM RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE) MAY 4, 2021
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rich McGowan), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERM AS NOTED. TERM RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE) MAY 4, 2021 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO RICH MCGOWAN MRS. GONZALEZ RICH MCGOWAN MR. WALLNER RICH MCGOWAN MR. O'LEARY RICH MCGOWAN MRS. MANUPELLI RICH MCGOWAN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Apr 12Appoint Richard Wallner as a Member of the Taxation…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS A MEMBER…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 12, 2021: Appoint Richard Wallner as a Member of the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire May 3, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 3, 2022.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Richard Wallner), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 3, 2022. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO RICHARD WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ RICHARD WALLNER MR. WALLNER RICHARD WALLNER MR. O'LEARY RICHARD WALLNER MRS. MANUPELLI RICHARD WALLNER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Apr 12Approve a Change of Beneficial Interest for the Common…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 12, 2021: Approve a Change of Beneficial Interest for the Common Victualler/All Alcohol License for Dos Lobos, LLC D/B/A Hopothecary Ale's Brewery and Kitchen, 303 Main Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN, 303 MAIN STREET.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN, 303 MAIN STREET. 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 RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Mar 15Appoint Daniel Mahoney as a Member of the Veterans…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL MAHONEY AS A MEMBER…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 15, 2021: Appoint Daniel Mahoney as a Member of the Veterans Event Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2023
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL MAHONEY AS A MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Daniel Mahoney), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL MAHONEY AS A MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI: DANIEL MAHONEY MR. WALLNER: DANIEL MAHONEY MR. O'LEARY: DANIEL MAHONEY MR. STUTO: DANIEL MAHONEY MRS. GONZALEZ: DANIEL MAHONEY VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) - DANIEL MAHONEY.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
Mar 15Reappoint the Following Individuals as Associate Members of the…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AS ASSOCIATE…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 15, 2021: Reappoint the Following Individuals as Associate Members of the Veterans Event Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023: Mark Manzelli Kimberly Manzelli Kenneth Ravioli
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023: MARK MANZELLI KIMBERLY MANZELLI KENNETH RAVIOLI
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mark Manzelli, Kimberly Manzelli, Kenneth Ravioli), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023: MARK MANZELLI KIMBERLY MANZELLI KENNETH RAVIOLI MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI: MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI MR. WALLNER: MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI MR. O'LEARY: MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI MR. STUTO: MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI MRS. GONZALEZ: MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS): MARK MANZELLI, KIMBERLY MANZELLI, KENNETH RAVIOLI.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Mar 15Reappoint the Following Individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 15, 2021: Reappoint the Following Individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms as Noted. Michael Gilleberto to Expire June 30, 2023 Elizabeth Rourke to Expire June 30, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS NOTED. MICHAEL GILLEBERTO TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 ELIZABETH ROURKE TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2021
Each member who voted named the same choice (Michael Gilleberto, Elizabeth Rourke), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS NOTED. MICHAEL GILLEBERTO TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 ELIZABETH ROURKE TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2021 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI: MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE MR. WALLNER: MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE MR. O'LEARY: MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE MR. STUTO: MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE MRS. GONZALEZ: MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS): MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, ELIZABETH ROURKE.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Mar 15Reappoint the Following Individuals to the Facilities Master Plan…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 15, 2021: Reappoint the Following Individuals to the Facilities Master Plan Committee for Terms as Noted. Term Marc Hamel (DPW) Sept. 4, 2022 Abigail Hurlbut (Finance Committee) June 30, 2022 Donald...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS NOTED. TERM MARC HAMEL (DPW) SEPT. 4, 2022 ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FINANCE COMMITTEE) JUNE 30, 2022 DONALD KELLIHER (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING) JUNE 30, 2021 MARK HALL (HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION) DEC. 31, 2023
Each member who voted named the same choice (Marc Hamel, Abigail Hurlbut, Donald Kelliher, Mark Hall), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS NOTED. TERM MARC HAMEL (DPW) SEPT. 4, 2022 ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FINANCE COMMITTEE) JUNE 30, 2022 DONALD KELLIHER (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING) JUNE 30, 2021 MARK HALL (HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION) DEC. 31, 2023 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED: MRS. MANUPELLI: MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL MR. WALLNER: MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL MR. O'LEARY: MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL MR. STUTO: MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL MRS. GONZALEZ: MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS): MARC HAMEL, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, MARK HALL.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Mar 1In Accordance with the Provisions of MGL Chapter 41,…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF…Passed 5–0 · see note
March 1, 2021: In Accordance with the Provisions of MGL Chapter 41, Section 81a, the Community Planning Commission and Select Board Jointly Appoint One of the Following Individuals: Jeremiah Johnston or Matthew...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 41, SECTION 81A, THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND SELECT BOARD JOINTLY APPOINT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: JEREMIAH JOHNSTON OR MATTHEW DUMONT, TO FILL THE VACANT UNEXPIRED ELECTED TERM ON THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION THROUGH THE MAY 4, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION.
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 THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 41, SECTION 81A, THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND SELECT BOARD JOINTLY APPOINT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: JEREMIAH JOHNSTON OR MATTHEW DUMONT, TO FILL THE VACANT UNEXPIRED ELECTED TERM ON THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION THROUGH THE MAY 4, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECOND: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Stuto states he agrees with Chairman Pearce to recommend Jeremiah Johnston. Mr. O'Leary inquired if both candidates intend to pull papers to run for the elected position. Mr. Pearce responded that they will both pull papers for the upcoming election. MRS. GONZALEZ: MR. JOHNSTON MR. HAYDEN: MR. JOHNSTON MR. O'LEARY: MR. DUMONT MR RUDLOFF: MR. JOHNSTON MR. WALLNER: MR. JOHNSTON MR. CARROLL: MR. JOHNSTON MR. STUTO: MR. JOHNSTON MR. PEARCE: MR. JOHNSTON MRS. MANUPELLI: MR. JOHNSTON Mr. O'Leary requests his vote be rerecorded to make it a unanimous vote for Mr. Johnston. VOTED: SELECT BOARD: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) MR. JOHNSTON.” (Motion: Stuto)
Jan 25Suspend for Fourteen Consecutive Days the Package Store /…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR FOURTEEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS THE…Failed 2–3 · No: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto
January 25, 2021: Suspend for Fourteen Consecutive Days the Package Store / Wine and Malt Beverage License of Route 28 Lucky Mart, 202 North Street on February 7, 2021 and That the License…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR FOURTEEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS THE PACKAGE STORE / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON FEBRUARY 7, 2021 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 6, 2021 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON FEBRUARY 21, 2021.
Yes: O'Leary, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR FOURTEEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS THE PACKAGE STORE / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON FEBRUARY 7, 2021 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 6, 2021 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON FEBRUARY 21, 2021. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: WALLNER Mrs. Manupelli states the penalty must be more considerable, maybe a 30 day suspension. Mr. Stuto agrees with 30 days but not to revocation. Mr. O'Leary is looking for the Licensee not to appeal the 14 day suspension and to accept the punishment and move on; a thirty day suspension could lead to the ABCC to remand it back to the Town or not agree to the suspension, he wants to send a strong message and avoid litigation. Mr. O'Leary further stated he would like the Licensee to agree in writing to a 14 day suspension. Mrs. Gonzalez inquired if there would be a problem if they did appeal to the ABCC, she said to let them appeal. Mrs. Manupelli doesn't think a vote should be taken based on fear of an ABCC appeal. Mr. O'Leary stated the motion is not made out of fear of an ABCC appeal, he is trying to be practical about the process, and he doesn't want litigation. Mr. Delaney responded to Mr. O'Leary and stated Lucky Mart would accept the 14 day suspension and waive any appeal rights to the ABCC. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 2-3(MRS. MANUPELLI, MRS. GONZALEZ, AND MR. STUTO OPPOSED).” (Motion: 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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