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October 18, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
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#1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 2 - Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Non- Union Personnel or Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel. Such...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON- UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL. SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, 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 SUBSECTION 2 - STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON- UNION PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL. SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, 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)
#4. PROCLAMATION: VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION MONTH AND VETERANS DAY
Proclaim November, 2021 as Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month in North Reading, to Proclaim Novemember 11, 2021 as Veterans Day in North Reading, and to Read the Attached Proclamation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER, 2021 AS VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION MONTH IN NORTH READING, TO PROCLAIM NOVEMEMBER 11, 2021 AS VETERANS DAY IN NORTH READING, AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER, 2021 AS VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION MONTH IN NORTH READING, TO PROCLAIM NOVEMEMBER 11, 2021 AS VETERANS DAY IN NORTH READING, AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION. 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)
#5. VOTE TO ACCEPT THE 2020 RE-PRECINCING PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING
Accept as Presented by the Town Clerk, the 2020 Re- Precinting Plan for the Town of North Reading, MA Including the Approved Map, Precint Boundary Descriptions and Block Listings
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN CLERK, THE 2020 RE- PRECINTING PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, MA INCLUDING THE APPROVED MAP, PRECINT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS AND BLOCK LISTINGS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN CLERK, THE 2020 RE- PRECINTING PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, MA INCLUDING THE APPROVED MAP, PRECINT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS AND BLOCK LISTINGS. 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)
# 7. APPOINTMENTS- FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individual to the Facilities Master Plan Committee for the Terms and Positions Stated Below: Warren Pearce (CPC) Through May 3, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS AND POSITIONS STATED BELOW: WARREN PEARCE (CPC) THROUGH MAY 3, 2022
Each member who voted named the same choice (Warren Pearce), 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 THE TERMS AND POSITIONS STATED BELOW: WARREN PEARCE (CPC) THROUGH MAY 3, 2022 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO WARREN PEARCE MRS. GONZALEZ WARREN PEARCE MR. WALLNER WARREN PEARCE MR. O'LEARY WARREN PEARCE MRS. MANUPELLI WARREN PEARCE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE
Not Take Any Action on Said Constable Application
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION ON SAID CONSTABLE APPLICATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION ON SAID CONSTABLE APPLICATION. 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)
Approve an Alteration of Premeses for Common Victualler/All Alcoholic Beverage License for Dos Lobos, LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery and Kitchen-303 Main Street Subject to All Regulatory...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AN ALTERATION OF PREMESES FOR COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC d.b.a. HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN-303 MAIN STREET SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
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 AN ALTERATION OF PREMESES FOR COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC d.b.a. HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN-303 MAIN STREET SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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 (1 RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the First Reading of the Policy of Trustees of Trust Funds Policy and to Waive the Reading of the Entire Policy
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE POLICY OF TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS POLICY AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE ENTIRE POLICY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE POLICY OF TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUNDS POLICY AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE ENTIRE POLICY. 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)
#10. LEGAL BILLS KP LAW
Approve Legal Bills for August, 2021 in the Amount of $11,245.38 as Follows: General $ 4,172.88 Labor $ 4,079.50 20 Elm Street $ 2,993.00 Total $ 11,245.38
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,245.38 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 4,172.88 LABOR $ 4,079.50 20 ELM STREET $ 2,993.00 TOTAL $ 11,245.38
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,245.38 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 4,172.88 LABOR $ 4,079.50 20 ELM STREET $ 2,993.00 TOTAL $ 11,245.38 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)
ARBITRATOR
Approve a Bill for Elizabeth Neumeier, Arbitrator in the Amount of $3,300.00
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A BILL FOR ELIZABETH NEUMEIER, ARBITRATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,300.00
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A BILL FOR ELIZABETH NEUMEIER, ARBITRATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,300.00 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)
FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA
Approve Invoice #11417 in the Amount of $69,343.30 to Furman Gregory Deptula for Legal Services for the Secondary School Building Project Litigation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE INVOICE #11417 IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,343.30 TO FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT LITIGATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE INVOICE #11417 IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,343.30 TO FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT LITIGATION. 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)
# 11. MINUTES
Table the August 16, 2021 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE AUGUST 16, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE AUGUST 16, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary, second: Gonzalez)
Table the August 16, 2021 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE AUGUST 16, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE AUGUST 16, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. 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)
Table the September 8, 2021, Septemebr 20, 2021 and October 4, 2021 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021, SEPTEMEBR 20, 2021 AND OCTOBER 4, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO TABLE THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2021, SEPTEMEBR 20, 2021 AND OCTOBER 4, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary, second: Gonzalez)
#15 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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