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August 8, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: Vincenzo Stuto
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session
Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O*>LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION WORKERS
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2022 Through August 31, 2023: Appoint Election Officers from the List Submitted by the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER . AYE MR. O*LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Sign the September 6, 2022 State Primary Warrant
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 STATE PRIMARY WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 STATE PRIMARY WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
AND TO AID IN ENFORCING THE LAWS RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AND FURTHER MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ASSIGN SPEC
And to Aid in Enforcing the Laws Relating to Elections; and Further Move to Authorize the Chief of Police to Assign Specific Police Officers According to Scheduling and Availability; and Further...
And to Aid in Enforcing the Laws Relating to Elections; and Further Move to Authorize the Chief of Police to Assign Specific Police Officers According to Scheduling and Availability; and Further...
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve a Transfer of License for the Retail Package Good Store License from Smokes and Snacks D/B/A Route 28 Lucky Mart to Arya & Julie, Inc. D/B/A Route 28 Lucky Mart, 202 North Street Subject...
MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF LICENSE FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOOD STORE LICENSE FROM SMOKES AND SNACKS D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART TO ARYA & JULIE, INC. D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF LICENSE FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOOD STORE LICENSE FROM SMOKES AND SNACKS D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART TO ARYA & JULIE, INC. D/B/A ROUTE 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve an Amendment to the Pledge of License, Stock, and Inventory as Requested by Paradise R2, Inc D.b.a New England Beverage, 160 Main Street, and Approved at the June 13, 2022 Select Board...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLEDGE OF LICENSE, STOCK, AND INVENTORY AS REQUESTED BY PARADISE R2, INC D.B.A NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE, 160 MAIN STREET, AND APPROVED AT THE JUNE 13, 2022 SELECT BOARD MEETING, TO LOWER THE FINANCING AMOUNT FROM $1,200,000 TO $800,000, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLEDGE OF LICENSE, STOCK, AND INVENTORY AS REQUESTED BY PARADISE R2, INC D.B.A NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE, 160 MAIN STREET, AND APPROVED AT THE JUNE 13, 2022 SELECT BOARD MEETING, TO LOWER THE FINANCING AMOUNT FROM $1,200,000 TO $800,000, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Strategic Plan for 2023 and Beyond
MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2023 AND BEYOND
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2023 AND BEYOND MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment/Reappoint to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee: Kathryn Manupelli - to Expire May 2, 2023 Abigail Hurlbut- to Expire June 30, 2023...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: KATHRYN MANUPELLI - TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023 ABIGAIL HURLBUT- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 DONALD KELLIHER- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 ELIZABETH ROURKE - TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 JEFFREY FRIEDMAN-- TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023 MICHAEL CONNELLY-- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 JOSEPH FOTI- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 VINCENZO STUTO-- TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023
Each member who voted named the same choice (Kathryn Manupelli, Abigail Hurlbut, Donald Kelliher, Elzabeth Rourke, Jeffrey Friedman, Michael Connelly, Joseph Foti & ), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: KATHRYN MANUPELLI - TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023 ABIGAIL HURLBUT- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 DONALD KELLIHER- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 ELIZABETH ROURKE - TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 JEFFREY FRIEDMAN-- TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023 MICHAEL CONNELLY-- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 JOSEPH FOTI- TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 VINCENZO STUTO-- TO EXPIRE MAY 2, 2023 MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ- KATHRYN MANUPELLI, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, ELZABETH ROURKE, JEFFREY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & VINCENZO STUTO MR. WALLNER- KATHRYN MANUPELLI, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, ELZABETH ROURKE, JEFFREY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & VINCENZO STUTO MR. O'LEARY-KATHRYN MANUPELLI, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, ELZABETH ROURKE, JEFFREY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & VINCENZO STUTO MRS. MANUPELLI- KATHRYN MANUPELLI, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER, ELZABETH ROURKE, JEFFREY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & VINCENZO STUTO VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for Furman Gregory Deptula in the Amount of $3,859.01 for Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (Jams) for Mediation on the Secondary School Building Project
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,859.01 FOR JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC. (JAMS) FOR MEDIATION ON THE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR FURMAN GREGORY DEPTULA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,859.01 FOR JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC. (JAMS) FOR MEDIATION ON THE SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O*LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 1-ABSENT.” (Motion: Wallner, 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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