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June 12, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary, Richard Wallner
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Proclaim That June 2023 Be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + Pride Month, and to Read the Proclamation as Amended
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM THAT JUNE 2023 BE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER + PRIDE MONTH, AND TO READ THE PROCLAMATION AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM THAT JUNE 2023 BE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER + PRIDE MONTH, AND TO READ THE PROCLAMATION AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 1 - FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Modify to Recommend Passing Over Article 1 as Printed in the Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO MODIFY TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 1 AS PRINTED IN THE WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO MODIFY TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 1 AS PRINTED IN THE WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 2 - FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Article 2 - FY2023 Capital Budget Amendment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - FY2023 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
ARTICLE 8 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 8 - FY2023 Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 9 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 9 - FY2023 Transfer Funds to Water Stabilization Fund
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9 - FY2023 TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 12- FY2023 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET
To- Recommend Passing Over Article 12 - FY2023 Appropriate Funds for Legal Expenses - 20 Elm Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO- RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 12 - FY2023 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe minutes write the count as 4-1 (VOTE: 4-1 RECUSED); the second number is Kathryn Manupelli, listed as recused, not a no vote. Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO- RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 12 - FY2023 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 4-1 RECUSED.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 24 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Recommend Article 24 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 34 - INCREASE REVOLVING FUND LIMIT - ELDER SERVICES
Recommend Article 34 - Increase Revolving Fund Limit - Elder Services
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 34 - INCREASE REVOLVING FUND LIMIT - ELDER SERVICES
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 34 - INCREASE REVOLVING FUND LIMIT - ELDER SERVICES MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
#7. RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR
Recess to Town Meeting Floor at 6:51 P.m
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR AT 6:51 P.M.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR AT 6:51 P.M. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
#9 ADJOURN
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
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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