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October 3, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Vincenzo Stuto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Vincenzo Stuto arrived after the meeting began.
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Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Pending Litigation If the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PENDING LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN IN OPEN SESSION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PENDING LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN IN OPEN 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 Mr. Gilleberto stated that Attorney Deptula said we should have a limited statement. MADAM CHAIR / MR. VICE-CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. Time was 6:29 p.m..” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
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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 AYE Next order of business. DISCUSS OCTOBER TOWN MEETING - REVIEW_DISCUSS SUBMITTED ATRICLES VOTE RECOMMENDATIONS ARTICLE 2 -- PRIOR YEAR BILLS.” (second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. 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 ARTICLE 3 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE STABILIZATION FUND.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Pass Over Article 3 -Appropriate Money to the Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 3 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE STABILIZATION FUND.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 3 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE STABILIZATION FUND. 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 ARTICLE 4 - TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MRS, MANUPELLI AYE ARTICLE 5 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Pass Over Article 5 -Appropriate Money to the Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 5 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 5 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. 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 ARTICLE 6 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Pass Over Article 6 -Appropriate Money to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 6 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 6 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. 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 ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 7 -- Amend FY2023 Operating Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 -- AMEND FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 -- AMEND FY2023 OPERATING BUDGET. 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 ARTICLE 8 -- RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Pass Over Article 8 - Rescind Authorizations to Borrow
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW. 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 ARTICLE 9 -- AMEND FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 9 - Amend FY2023 Capital Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET. 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 ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES-SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Pass Over Article 10 - Appropriate Money for Legal Expenses-Secondary School Building Litigation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PASS OVER ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES-SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING LITIGATION.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE PASS OVER ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES-SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING 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 d;-XXX; nor opined on Boards ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES-20 ELM STREET LITIGATION MR. VICE CHAIR, I MOVE TO PASS OVER ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES-20 ELM STREET LITIGATION.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
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Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Manupelli
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 ABSTAINED ARTICLE 12 -- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 12 -Appropriate Money for Facilities Master Plan
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FACILITIES MASTER PLAN. 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 ARTICLE 13 -- APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FIRE STATION SCHEMATIC DESIGN.” (Motion: Stuto)
Recommend Article 13 -Appropriate Money for Fire Station Schematic Design
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FIRE STATION SCHEMATIC DESIGN.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FIRE STATION SCHEMATIC DESIGN. 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 ARTICLE 14 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SURVEY AND WETLAND DELINEATION ON TOWN-OWNED LAND LOCATED WITHIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (57 HAVERHILL ST., 44-46 OAKDALE RD. AND 7 ST. THERESA'S ST.).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 14 -Appropriate Money for Survey and Wetland Delineation on Town-Owned Land Located Within Affordable Housing Zoning Overlay District (57 Haverhill St., 44-46 Oakdale Rd. and 7...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SURVEY AND WETLAND DELINEATION ON TOWN-OWNED LAND LOCATED WITHIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (57 HAVERHILL ST., 44-46 OAKDALE RD. AND 7 ST. THERESA'S ST.)
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 -APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SURVEY AND WETLAND DELINEATION ON TOWN-OWNED LAND LOCATED WITHIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (57 HAVERHILL ST., 44-46 OAKDALE RD. AND 7 ST. THERESA'S ST.) 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 #4 RECESS Recess to Town Meeting floor at 6:55 #5 CONVENE Convene on Town Meeting floor at 7:07 Select Board members offered recommendation to Town Meeting on Articles. #6 ADJOURN.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
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“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE DocuSign Envelope iD: 9B648EBE-9534-47 36-968C-82E161902D8D eee reentrant mnt innit / unnpenpae we gto 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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