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January 25, 2021
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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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...
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)
Suspend for Twenty-One Consecutive Days the Package Store / Wine and Malt Beverage License of Route 28 Lucky Mart, 202 North Street on February 5, 2021 and That the License Must Be Delivered to...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR TWENTY-ONE CONSECUTIVE DAYS THE PACKAGE STORE / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON FEBRUARY 5, 2021 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2021.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SUSPEND FOR TWENTY-ONE CONSECUTIVE DAYS THE PACKAGE STORE / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE OF ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET ON FEBRUARY 5, 2021 AND THAT THE LICENSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AND PICKED UP AT THE POLICE STATION ON FEBRUARY 26, 2021. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 3-2(MRS. MANUPELLI, AND MRS. GONZALEZ OPPOSED).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
The Dog Owned by Edward Guide of 18 Maple Road Named Jager Be Found to Be a Dangerous Dog Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 157
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE DOG OWNED BY EDWARD GUIDE OF 18 MAPLE ROAD NAMED JAGER BE FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE DOG OWNED BY EDWARD GUIDE OF 18 MAPLE ROAD NAMED JAGER BE FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary states he appreciates that Attorney Cohen agrees that both dogs are dangerous. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
The Dog Owned by Edward Guide of 18 Maple Road Named Patron Be Found to Be a Dangerous Dog Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 157
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE DOG OWNED BY EDWARD GUIDE OF 18 MAPLE ROAD NAMED PATRON BE FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE DOG OWNED BY EDWARD GUIDE OF 18 MAPLE ROAD NAMED PATRON BE FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157. 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 AN ORDER TO EDWARD GUIDE IMPOSING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157: a) The dogs Jager and Patron shall be confined to the property...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD APPROVE AN ORDER TO EDWARD GUIDE IMPOSING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157: a) The dogs Jager and Patron shall be confined to the property at 18 Maple Road, except as provided in condition b); provided that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors, or when outdoors, either on a three foot leash and muzzle when under the owner's control or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper. b) Whenever Jager and/or Patron are removed from the premises of the owner or the person keeping the dog, the dogs shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. c) The owner shall provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000.00 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or unintentional, of the dogs, or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such insurance if a policy has not been issued.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD APPROVE AN ORDER TO EDWARD GUIDE IMPOSING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 140, SECTION 157: a) The dogs Jager and Patron shall be confined to the property at 18 Maple Road, except as provided in condition b); provided that ''confined'' shall mean securely confined indoors, or when outdoors, either on a three foot leash and muzzle when under the owner's control or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or dog run area upon the premises of the owner or keeper. b) Whenever Jager and/or Patron are removed from the premises of the owner or the person keeping the dog, the dogs shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a chain or other tethering device having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length. c) The owner shall provide proof of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000.00 insuring the owner or keeper against any claim, loss, damage or injury to persons, domestic animals or property resulting from the acts, whether intentional or unintentional, of the dogs, or proof that reasonable efforts were made to obtain such insurance if a policy has not been issued. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary thanks neighborhood for coming out and delivering the notices. He further states to the Guides that their dog's future is in their hands; any non-compliance will result in something tragic. Mrs. Manupelli asks the neighbors to call right away if there is non-compliance. Officer Berg will be visiting the property to make sure there is compliance. 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)
EARLY MAIL-IN VOTING FOR MAY 2021 - SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT
Sign a Letter in Support of Extending State Law Authorizing Mail-In Voting to Include the May, 2021 Annual Town Election
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF EXTENDING STATE LAW AUTHORIZING MAIL-IN VOTING TO INCLUDE THE MAY, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF EXTENDING STATE LAW AUTHORIZING MAIL-IN VOTING TO INCLUDE THE MAY, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. 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)
LICENSE RENEWAL
Renew the Following Common Victualler License to Expire December 31, 2021 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Dairy Queen
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: DAIRY QUEEN
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: DAIRY QUEEN 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 in the Amount of $3,759.00 for Cappola and Cappola
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,759.00 FOR CAPPOLA AND CAPPOLA.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,759.00 FOR CAPPOLA AND CAPPOLA. 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: 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)
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