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January 11, 2021
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Smokes & Snacks, Inc., D/B/A Route 28 Lucky Mart for Monday, January 25, 2021 at 8:15 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 8:15 P.M.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 8:15 P.M. 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 Class II License for Honca Motor Vehicle Sales, LLC Subject to the Following Conditions: 1. Operations Under This License at 33 Cedar Street Shall Be Limited to Administrative Office...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR HONCA MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, LLC SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OPERATIONS UNDER THIS LICENSE AT 33 CEDAR STREET SHALL BE LIMITED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FUNCTIONS. 2. LICENSEE SHALL FOLLOW ALL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK NOVEMBER 17, 2020.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR HONCA MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, LLC SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OPERATIONS UNDER THIS LICENSE AT 33 CEDAR STREET SHALL BE LIMITED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FUNCTIONS. 2. LICENSEE SHALL FOLLOW ALL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK NOVEMBER 17, 2020. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (MR. O'LEARY RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
Continue the Nuisance/Dangerous Dog Hearing Regarding Dogs at 18 Maple Road to Monday, January 25, 2021 at 8:30 P.M. with the Conditions That They Continue to Use a Three Foot Leash and a Muzzle...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE NUISANCE/DANGEROUS DOG HEARING REGARDING DOGS AT 18 MAPLE ROAD TO MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 8:30 P.M. WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT THEY CONTINUE TO USE A THREE FOOT LEASH AND A MUZZLE WHEN OUTDOORS WITH EITHER OF THE TWO DOGS.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, StutoNo: Manupelli, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CONTINUE THE NUISANCE/DANGEROUS DOG HEARING REGARDING DOGS AT 18 MAPLE ROAD TO MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 8:30 P.M. WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT THEY CONTINUE TO USE A THREE FOOT LEASH AND A MUZZLE WHEN OUTDOORS WITH EITHER OF THE TWO DOGS. 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 (MRS. MANUPELLI AND MR. WALLNER OPPOSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPOINTMENTS - VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE, CULTURAL COUNCIL
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Associate Members to the Veterans Event Committee for a Term to Expire November 6, 2023. Dan Mahoney Michelle Reid
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 6, 2023. DAN MAHONEY MICHELLE REID
Each member who voted named the same choice (Dan Mahoney, Michelle Reid), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 6, 2023. DAN MAHONEY MICHELLE REID MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Liaison, Mrs. Gonzalez stated there is a lot of interest in the Veterans Event Committee and Joe Veno was the Chairman and has chosen to step down, there is currently no Vice Chairman. MR. O'LEARY: DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID MR. STUTO: DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID MR. WALLNER: DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID MRS. GONZALEZ: DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID MRS. MANUPELLI: DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID VOTED: 5-0 - DAN MAHONEY, MICHELLE REID.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Veterans Event Committee for a Term to Expire November 6, 2023. Andrew Lee
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 6, 2023. ANDREW LEE
Each member who voted named the same choice (Andrew Lee), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 6, 2023. ANDREW LEE MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mrs. Gonzalez states she is thrilled to appoint Andrew Lee who is a graduate of West Point. She thanks Mr. Veno for his participation and all that he has done on the committee. MR. O'LEARY: ANDREW LEE MR. STUTO: ANDREW LEE MR. WALLNER: ANDREW LEE MRS. GONZALEZ: ANDREW LEE MRS. MANUPELLI: ANDREW LEE VOTED: 5-0 - ANDREW LEE.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Cultural Council for a Term to Expire December 31, 2023. Erinne Matte Daniels
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. ERINNE MATTE DANIELS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Erinne Matte Daniels), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023. ERINNE MATTE DANIELS MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner, Liaison to the Cultural Council states there is plenty of room, 9 slots are filled and there can be up to twenty-two members. MR. O'LEARY: ERINNE MATTE DANIELS MR. STUTO: ERINNE MATTE DANIELS MR. WALLNER: ERINNE MATTE DANIELS MRS. GONZALEZ: ERINNE MATTE DANIELS MRS. MANUPELLI: ERINNE MATTE DANIELS VOTED: 5-0 - ERINNE MATTE DANIELS.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Conflict of Interest Exemption for Billie Luker, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Exemtpion Form, and to Authorize the Town Administrator to Facilitate Payment of Outstanding Invoices
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION FOR BILLIE LUKER, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE EXEMTPION FORM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO FACILITATE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION FOR BILLIE LUKER, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE EXEMTPION FORM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO FACILITATE PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES. 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 LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for November, 2020 in the Amount of $13,475.27 as Follows: General $5,366.27 Labor $2,476.50 20 Elm Street $2,632.50 Arbitrator (B. Fraser) $3,000.00 Total $13,475.27
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,475.27 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $5,366.27 LABOR $2,476.50 20 ELM STREET $2,632.50 ARBITRATOR (B. FRASER) $3,000.00 TOTAL $13,475.27
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,475.27 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $5,366.27 LABOR $2,476.50 20 ELM STREET $2,632.50 ARBITRATOR (B. FRASER) $3,000.00 TOTAL $13,475.27 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)
(NEMLEC).
Reschedule the Show Cause Hearing for Smokes & Snacks, Inc., D/B/A Route 28 Lucky Mart to Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:30 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RESCHEDULE THE SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART TO MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 7:30 P.M.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RESCHEDULE THE SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR SMOKES & SNACKS, INC., D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART TO MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 AT 7:30 P.M. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: 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: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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)
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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