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February 28, 2022
8 recorded votes, 3 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
In Accordance with the Town of North Reading Charter Section 2-4-1, I Move to Set the Dates for the 2022 Town Meetings as Follows
MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER SECTION 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2022 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS:
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER SECTION 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2022 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS: 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 Vote to Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Feasibility with State 911.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Leiter of Intent to Explore Feasibility with the State 911 Department/North Shore Regional 911 Center and to Authorize the Chair to Sign Letter
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LEITER OF INTENT TO EXPLORE FEASIBILITY WITH THE STATE 911 DEPARTMENT/NORTH SHORE REGIONAL 911 CENTER AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN LETTER.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LEITER OF INTENT TO EXPLORE FEASIBILITY WITH THE STATE 911 DEPARTMENT/NORTH SHORE REGIONAL 911 CENTER AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN LETTER. 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 Hazard Mitieation Plan Review I Vote to Adopt.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Adopt the Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan Dated November 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN DATED NOVEMBER 2021.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE UPDATED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN DATED NOVEMBER 2021. 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. Review Potential Chanl!es to Solid Waste Prol!ram for FY 2023.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place an Unexpired 3-Year Term for Housing Authority on the Ballot for the May 3, 2022 Annual Election, Said Term to Expire at the 2025 Annual Town Election
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE AN UNEXPIRED 3-YEAR TERM FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MAY 3, 2022 ANNUAL ELECTION, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE AT THE 2025 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE AN UNEXPIRED 3-YEAR TERM FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MAY 3, 2022 ANNUAL ELECTION, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE AT THE 2025 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 Next order of business. Appointments:.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Historic District Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) - Heather T Sievers - Andrew Pearson - Matthew Page
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) - HEATHER T SIEVERS - ANDREW PEARSON - MATTHEW PAGE
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MRS. GONZALEZ HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MR. WALLNER HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MR. O'LEARY HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MRS. MANUPELLI HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) - HEATHER T SIEVERS - ANDREW PEARSON - MATTHEW PAGE MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR.O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MRS. GONZALEZ HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MR. WALLNER HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MR. O'LEARY HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON MRS. MANUPELLI HEATHER T SIEVERS & ANDREW PEARSON COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities for Terms to Expire as Follows: (5 Openings) Nikki Tosi Through December 31, 2024 Gina Moran Through...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (5 OPENINGS) NIKKI TOSI THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 GINA MORAN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 REBECCA GRIFFIN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 MARISA MORELO THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 RICHARD WALLNER THROUGH MAY 31, 2022
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MR.WALLNER NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MR. O'LEARY NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GR"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (5 OPENINGS) NIKKI TOSI THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 GINA MORAN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 REBECCA GRIFFIN THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 MARISA MORELO THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 RICHARD WALLNER THROUGH MAY 31, 2022 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MR.WALLNER NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MR. O'LEARY NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER MRS. MANUPELLI NIKKI TOSI, GINA MORAN, REBECCA GRIFFIN, MARISA MORELO & RICHARD WALLNER TAXATATION AID COMMITTEE.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire as Follows: (2 Openings) John Verrengia Through December 31, 2024
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (2 OPENINGS) JOHN VERRENGIA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR.STUTO JOHN VERRENGIA MRS. GONZALEZ JOHN VERRENGIA MR.WALLNER JOHN VERRENGIA MR.O'LEARY JOHN VERRENGIA MRS. MANUPELLI JOHN VERRENGIA Next order of business. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT No Report. Next order of business. BOARD MEMEBER REPORTS Mr. 0' Leary had no report. Mr. Wallner said that Philipp "), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (2 OPENINGS) JOHN VERRENGIA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR.STUTO JOHN VERRENGIA MRS. GONZALEZ JOHN VERRENGIA MR.WALLNER JOHN VERRENGIA MR.O'LEARY JOHN VERRENGIA MRS. MANUPELLI JOHN VERRENGIA Next order of business. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT No Report. Next order of business. BOARD MEMEBER REPORTS Mr. 0' Leary had no report. Mr. Wallner said that Philipp Hertz of the Land Utilization Committee has applied for MassDOT for 8-9 million in funding grants for the rail trail. Mr. Stuto had no report. Ms. Gonzalez brought up the public comment by Eric Evans and how she would like to hear more. Chair Manupelli and Ms. Gonzalez briefly discussed and the chair told her to reach out and contact him to discuss. Mr. O'Leary added that Mr. Evans spoke at a BOH meeting as well. He added the BOH has been doing a responsible job. Chair Manupelli additionally added that the BOH is the regulating authority to make the hard decisions and the regulations have been in place for decades. That is their text book. Next order of business. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Mr. Stuto see Board Member Report Ms. Gonzalez see Board Member Report Mr. O'Leary see Board Member Report Mr. Wallner see Board Member Report Chair Manupelli see Board Member Report Last order of business. ADJOURN.” (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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