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December 6, 2021
27 recorded votes, 15 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.
- Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 3 - Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining (North Reading Administrative Staff) and Pending Litigation (Secondary School...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF) AND PENDING LITIGATION (SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF) AND PENDING LITIGATION (SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN. 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).” (second: O'Leary)
Grant a Common Victualler License to Nick's Place, 6 Washington Street Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO GRANT A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO NICK'S PLACE, 6 WASHINGTON STREET SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO GRANT A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO NICK'S PLACE, 6 WASHINGTON 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -BNR NORTH READING LLC d
Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Bnr North Reading LLC D.b.a Horseshoe Lounge -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen
Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Bnr North Reading LLC D.b.a Horseshoe Lounge -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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)
MADAM VICE CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTS LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO AL
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Sunday Entertainments Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's...
Madam Vice Chair, I Move to Renew the Following Sunday Entertainments Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's...
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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)
DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -DOS LOBOS LLC d.b.a. HOP
Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen
Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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)
REQUIREMENTS: -STARBUCKS COFFEE #19845 -DOS LOBOS LLC d.b.a. HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY & KITCHEN -BNR NORTHREADING LLC d
Requirements: -Starbucks Coffee #19845 -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen -Bnr Northreading LLC D.b.a Horseshoe Lounge
Requirements: -Starbucks Coffee #19845 -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen -Bnr Northreading LLC D.b.a Horseshoe Lounge
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Following Common Victualler/All Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: - Yongyuan Bros., Inc. D.b.a Ginger Gormet Restaurant...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: - YONGYUAN BROS., INC. d.b.a GINGER GORMET RESTAURANT -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, INC. -CHINA CUISINE, INC. -JIMS RESTAURANT GROUPLLC dba JOE FISH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: - YONGYUAN BROS., INC. d.b.a GINGER GORMET RESTAURANT -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, INC. -CHINA CUISINE, INC. -JIMS RESTAURANT GROUPLLC dba JOE FISH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 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)
Renew the Following Common Victualler Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Dunkin Donuts (N. Read Main Op, LLC) -Dunkin Donuts (Shauna Donuts...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -DUNKIN DONUTS (N. READ MAIN OP, LLC) -DUNKIN DONUTS (SHAUNA DONUTS INC.) -THE HORNET'S NEST -CAPTIAN'S PIZZA -THE LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC -ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA -YONGYUAN BROS., INC. d.b.a GINGER GORMET RESTAURANT -DUNKIN DONUTS (HOLIE DONUT VII, LLC) -FOUR PATHS LLC, d.b.a. SUBWAY OF NORTH READING.INC. -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE -JIMS RESTAURANT GROUPLLC d.b.a JOE FISH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT -CHINA CUISINE, INC. -MOLLYS STORE INC. d.b.a. RYER'S STORE -BEYOND BAGELS, INC -PAPA GINO'S -WENDY'S
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -DUNKIN DONUTS (N. READ MAIN OP, LLC) -DUNKIN DONUTS (SHAUNA DONUTS INC.) -THE HORNET'S NEST -CAPTIAN'S PIZZA -THE LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC -ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA -YONGYUAN BROS., INC. d.b.a GINGER GORMET RESTAURANT -DUNKIN DONUTS (HOLIE DONUT VII, LLC) -FOUR PATHS LLC, d.b.a. SUBWAY OF NORTH READING.INC. -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE -JIMS RESTAURANT GROUPLLC d.b.a JOE FISH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT -CHINA CUISINE, INC. -MOLLYS STORE INC. d.b.a. RYER'S STORE -BEYOND BAGELS, INC -PAPA GINO'S -WENDY'S 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)
COMMON VICTUALLER / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the Following Common Victualler / Wine and Malt Beverages to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Wayama Group LLC D.b.a. Mario's Restaurante
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER / WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE 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)
CLASS LLICENSE
Renew the Following Class I Licenses to Expire January 1, 2023 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Brian Duchak D.b.a National Sales -Melkonian Subaru -Bobcat of Boston, Inc. -Nr...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -BRIAN DUCHAK d.b.a NATIONAL SALES -MELKONIAN SUBARU -BOBCAT OF BOSTON, INC. -NR MOTOR SPORTS
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -BRIAN DUCHAK d.b.a NATIONAL SALES -MELKONIAN SUBARU -BOBCAT OF BOSTON, INC. -NR MOTOR SPORTS 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 1 RECUSED.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
CLASS Hf LICENSE
Renew the Following Class II Licenses to Expire January 1, 2023 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Honca Motor Vehicle Sales, LLC -Neeka, Inc, D.b.a. Route 28 Motors -Brian Duchak...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -HONCA MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, LLC -NEEKA, INC, d.b.a. ROUTE 28 MOTORS -BRIAN DUCHAK d.b.a NATIONAL SALES -A&J MOTORS, INC. -P & T AUTO SALES, INC.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -HONCA MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, LLC -NEEKA, INC, d.b.a. ROUTE 28 MOTORS -BRIAN DUCHAK d.b.a NATIONAL SALES -A&J MOTORS, INC. -P & T AUTO SALES, INC. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MS. GONZALES VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1 RECUSED.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
CLASS TH LICENSE
Renew the Following Class II License to Expire January 1, 2023 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Brian Duchak D/B/A National Sales
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2023 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES 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)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Renew the Following Automatic Amusement Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Andrea's House of Pizza -Loyal Order of Moose -Kitty's...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA -LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE -PAPA GINO'S -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ANDREA'S HOUSE OF PIZZA -LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE -KITTY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE -PAPA GINO'S -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 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)
FRATERNAL CLUB
Renew the Following Fraternal Club/All Alcohol License to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Following Package Store/All Alcohol Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -211 Lowell St. Corp D.b.a Eastgate Liquors -Paradise R2, Inc....
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -211 LOWELL ST. CORP d.b.a EASTGATE LIQUORS -PARADISE R2, INC. d.b.a NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE & REDEMPTION
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -211 LOWELL ST. CORP d.b.a EASTGATE LIQUORS -PARADISE R2, INC. d.b.a NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE & REDEMPTION 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)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
Renew the Following Package Store/Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Christopher's Market -Rss Convenience Inc. D.b.a....
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -CHRISTOPHER'S MARKET -RSS CONVENIENCE INC. d.b.a. CONVENIENCE PLUS -JOE'S KWIK MARTS MA LLC d.b.a. SPEEDWAY OF MA -MOLLYS STORE INC. d.b.a. RYER'S STORE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -CHRISTOPHER'S MARKET -RSS CONVENIENCE INC. d.b.a. CONVENIENCE PLUS -JOE'S KWIK MARTS MA LLC d.b.a. SPEEDWAY OF MA -MOLLYS STORE INC. d.b.a. RYER'S STORE 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)
JUKEBOX
Renew the Following Jukebox License to Expire December 31, 2022 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 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)
TOWN TREASURER
Reappoint Maryann Mackay as Town Treasurer for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Maryann Mackay), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARYANN MACKAY MRS. GONZALEZ MARYANN MACKAY MR. WALLNER MARYANN MACKAY MR. O'LEARY MARYANN MACKAY MRS. MANUPELLI MARYANN MACKAY VOTED: 5-0 MARYANN MACKAY.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Appoint Stephanie Keohane as Member to the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire April 1, 2024
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT STEPHANIE KEOHANE AS MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Stephanie Keohane), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT STEPHANIE KEOHANE AS MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O°' LEARY Mr. O'Leary said she is a unanimous appointment as she was discuss by the Town Clerk and the Board of Registers. MR. O°LEARY: STEPHANIE KEOHANE MR. VINCENZO: STEPHANIE KEOHANE MR. WALLNER: STEPHANIE KEOHANE MRS. GONSALVES: STEPHANIE KEOHANE MRS. MANUPELLI: STEPHANIE KEOHANE VOTED: 5-0 STEPHANIE KEOHANE.” (Motion: Stuto)
MOBILE HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD
Appoint the Following Individuals to the Mobile Home Rent Control Board for the Terms Listed Below: John Mannion Through December 31, 2022 Larry Brown Through December 31, 2023 Lidia Real-Costa...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE MOBILE HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD FOR THE TERMS LISTED BELOW: JOHN MANNION THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 LARRY BROWN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 LIDIA REAL-COSTA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
Each member who voted named the same choice (John Mannion, Larry Brown, Lidia Real-Costa), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE MOBILE HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD FOR THE TERMS LISTED BELOW: JOHN MANNION THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 LARRY BROWN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 LIDIA REAL-COSTA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary said longtime dormant board for the 2 Mobil Home locations in town. Recent petition from landlord to raise the rents and that requires a Board approval hence the appointment recommendations. Per Town Clerk the appointment dates needed to be staggered. MR. O'LEARY: JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA MR. VINCENZO: JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA MR. WALLNER: JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA MS. GONZALEZ: JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA MRS. MANUPELLI: JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA VOTED: 5-0 JOHN MANNION, LARRY BROWN, LIDIA REAL-COSTA.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
HILLVIEW COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment:/ Appointment to the Hillview Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (Two Openings) George Stack (Incumbent) Lou Difronzo...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT:/ APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (TWO OPENINGS) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) MATT DAIGLE MICHAEL ROBERT DINAPOLI BRIAN GILBERT THEODORE HAGGERTY PETER JACKSON CAROLE MASON NICHOLAS MASSE NICK MCPHERSON KRISTIN SULLIVAN FRANCES TONEGUZZO THOMAS WARD
Each member who voted named the same choice (George Stack, Lou Difronzo), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT:/ APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (TWO OPENINGS) GEORGE STACK (INCUMBENT) LOU DIFRONZO (INCUMBENT) MATT DAIGLE MICHAEL ROBERT DINAPOLI BRIAN GILBERT THEODORE HAGGERTY PETER JACKSON CAROLE MASON NICHOLAS MASSE NICK MCPHERSON KRISTIN SULLIVAN FRANCES TONEGUZZO THOMAS WARD MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O' LEARY Mr. O' Leary said there is never a shortage of member request. They only have two vacancies. He is recommending the longtime chair of George Stack and Lou DiFronzo resident attorney on the Board and has been very active and an asset. MR. O'LEARY: GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO MR. VINCENZO: GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO MR. WALLNER: GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO MS. GONZALEZ: GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO MRS. MANUPELLI: GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO VOTED: 5-0 GEORGE STACK, LOU DIFRONZO.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appoint David Doucette as Member to the Cable Advisory Committee for an Indefinite Term
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DAVID DOUCETTE AS MEMBER TO THE CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM.
Each member who voted named the same choice (David Doucette), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DAVID DOUCETTE AS MEMBER TO THE CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O°' LEARY Mr. Wallner said he is well known and recommended MR. O'LEARY: DAVID DOUCETTE MR. VINCENZO: DAVID DOUCETTE MR. WALLNER: DAVID DOUCETTE MS. GONZALEZ: DAVID DOUCETTE MRS. MANUPELLI: DAVID DOUCETTE VOTED: 5-0 DAVID DOUCETTE.” (Motion: Stuto)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Historical Commission for Terms to Expire December 31, 2024. (Two Openings) Christopher Hayden (Incumbent) Les...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (TWO OPENINGS) CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN (INCUMBENT) LES MASTERSON (INCUMBENT) MATTHEW PAGE Mr. Wallner recommended Mr. Hayden and Mr. Masterson.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Christopher Hayden, Les Masterson), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (TWO OPENINGS) CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN (INCUMBENT) LES MASTERSON (INCUMBENT) MATTHEW PAGE Mr. Wallner recommended Mr. Hayden and Mr. Masterson. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MR. VINCENZO: CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MR. WALLNER: CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MS. GONZALEZ: CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MRS. MANUPELLI: CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON VOTED: 5-0 CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MARTINS POND STUDY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Martin's Pond Study Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (One Opening) George Cangiano, Jr. (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ONE OPENING) GEORGE CANGIANO, JR. (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (George Cangiano, Jr), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ONE OPENING) GEORGE CANGIANO, JR. (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner recommended Mr. Cangiano MR. O'LEARY: GEORGE CANGIANO, JR MR. VINCENZO: GEORGE CANGIANO, JR MR. WALLNER: GEORGE CANGIANO, JR MS. GONZALEZ: GEORGE CANGIANO, JR MRS. MANUPELLI: GEORGE CANGIANO, JR VOTED: 5-0 GEORGE CANGIANO, JR.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
BOARD OF APPEALS
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment / Appointment as Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals as for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (One Opening) Vincent Ragucci...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ONE OPENING) VINCENT RAGUCCI (INCUMBENT) REBECCA GRIFFIN THOMAS KISELAK
Each member who voted named the same choice (Vincent Ragucci), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ONE OPENING) VINCENT RAGUCCI (INCUMBENT) REBECCA GRIFFIN THOMAS KISELAK MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Stuto recommends Mr. Ragucci who is a trusted person and familiar with the process. MR. O'LEARY: VINCENT RAGUCCI MR. VINCENZO: VINCENT RAGUCCI MR. WALLNER: VINCENT RAGUCCI MS. GONZALEZ: VINCENT RAGUCCI MRS. MANUPELLI: VINCENT RAGUCCI VOTED: 5-0 VINCENT RAGUCCI.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Admininstrative Staff for the Period of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2024
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMININSTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, WallnerNo: O'Leary, Stuto
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMININSTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. O'Leary will be voting in opposition of this work and it is not that the group is unworthy but from a strategic standpoint he cannot support it. Mr. Stuto seconded Mr. O'Leary sentiment. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-2.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
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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