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February 7, 2022
6 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
Every vote, in order
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,...
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, SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (DPW- TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 25, NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION - MLSA, LOCAL 4928)), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY. AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE DIRECTOR- ELIZABETH ROURKE
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, SUBSECTION 3 - STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (DPW- TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 25, NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION - MLSA, LOCAL 4928)), AS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY. AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE DIRECTOR- ELIZABETH ROURKE 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 a Transfer of the Common Victualler/All Alcohol License from China Cuisine, Inc, to Ph Wealth, Inc. D/B/A China Cuisine, 235 Main Street, and to Approve Shanshan Ou as the New Manager
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FROM CHINA CUISINE, INC, TO PH WEALTH, INC. D/B/A CHINA CUISINE, 235 MAIN STREET, AND TO APPROVE SHANSHAN OU AS THE NEW MANAGER.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FROM CHINA CUISINE, INC, TO PH WEALTH, INC. D/B/A CHINA CUISINE, 235 MAIN STREET, AND TO APPROVE SHANSHAN OU AS THE NEW MANAGER. 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 Next order of business Covid-19 Update.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
LIBRARY TRUSTEES & YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for Term to Expire on December 31, 2024. (1 Opening) Rebecca M. Griffin
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) REBECCA M. GRIFFIN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rebecca Griffin), 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 YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) REBECCA M. GRIFFIN MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO_ REBECCA GRIFFIN MRS. GONZALEZ REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. WALLNER REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. O'LEARY REBECCA GRIFFIN MRS. MANUPELLI REBECCA GRIFFIN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS LIBRARY TRUSTEES.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Library Trustees for Terms to Expire as Follows: (3 Openings) Deborah Aldrich (Incumbent) December 31, 2024 Heather...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (3 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH (INCUMBENT) DECEMBER 31, 2024 HEATHER SIEVERS DECEMBER 31, 2024 MARGOT SCHOMP (ASSOCIATE) DECEMBER 31, 2023
Each member who voted named the same choice (Aldrich, Sievers & Schomp), 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 LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (3 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH (INCUMBENT) DECEMBER 31, 2024 HEATHER SIEVERS DECEMBER 31, 2024 MARGOT SCHOMP (ASSOCIATE) DECEMBER 31, 2023 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MRS. GONZALEZ ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MR. WALLNER ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MR. O'LEARY ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MRS. MANUPELLI ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS Next order of business. LEGAL BILLS.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for December, 2021 in the Amount of $15,284.78 as Follows: General $3,394.78 Labor $4,407.50 20 Elm Street $7,482.50 Total $15,284.78
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,284.78 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $3,394.78 LABOR $4,407.50 20 ELM STREET $7,482.50 TOTAL $15,284.78
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,284.78 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $3,394.78 LABOR $4,407.50 20 ELM STREET $7,482.50 TOTAL $15,284.78 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
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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