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August 7, 2023
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Richard Wallner stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Proceed with the Request to Sell Town Owned Land at 8 and 14 Audubon Road by Notifying Town Boards and Committees as Stated in General Bylaw 5.25 - Sale of Land
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCEED WITH THE REQUEST TO SELL TOWN OWNED LAND AT 8 AND 14 AUDUBON ROAD BY NOTIFYING TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AS STATED IN GENERAL BYLAW 5.25 - SALE OF LAND.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCEED WITH THE REQUEST TO SELL TOWN OWNED LAND AT 8 AND 14 AUDUBON ROAD BY NOTIFYING TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AS STATED IN GENERAL BYLAW 5.25 - SALE OF LAND. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Discussion: Ms. Manupelli said it is not personal decision but the GLAM was not a factor when they last spoke. Due to the MBTA and 40B she thinks it's a bad decision. Chair Gonzalez said the other Boards and Committee will say if it's not a good idea. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Amend the Charge to Allow Citizens or Business Owners to Serve and Also Allow for the at Large Members to Be of the Non-Threading Business Community That's Willing to Serve and Fills Out the...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE CHARGE TO ALLOW CITIZENS OR BUSINESS OWNERS TO SERVE AND ALSO ALLOW FOR THE AT LARGE MEMBERS TO BE OF THE NON-THREADING BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT'S WILLING TO SERVE AND FILLS OUT THE CITIZEN'S ACTIVITY FORM.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoRichard Wallner and Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE CHARGE TO ALLOW CITIZENS OR BUSINESS OWNERS TO SERVE AND ALSO ALLOW FOR THE AT LARGE MEMBERS TO BE OF THE NON-THREADING BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT'S WILLING TO SERVE AND FILLS OUT THE CITIZEN'S ACTIVITY FORM. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER RECUSED MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-0 2 RECUSED.” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Wastewater Project Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. -Vincenzo Stuto- Select Board Representative -Jeffrey Griffin-...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. -VINCENZO STUTO- SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE -JEFFREY GRIFFIN- CPC/EDC REPRESENTATIVE
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoEach member who voted named the same choice (Vincenzo Stuto & Jeffrey Griffin), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Richard Wallner and Stephen O'Leary as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. -VINCENZO STUTO- SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE -JEFFREY GRIFFIN- CPC/EDC REPRESENTATIVE MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO VINCENZO STUTO & JEFFREY GRIFFIN MRS. GONZALEZ VINCENZO STUTO & JEFFREY GRIFFIN MR. WALLNER RECUSED MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI VINCENZO STUTO & JEFFREY GRIFFIN VOTE: 3-0 2 RECUSED.” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Wastewater Project Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2023. (4 Openings) - Timothy M Sutherland - Steven Correale - Victor Hui
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (4 OPENINGS) - TIMOTHY M SUTHERLAND - STEVEN CORREALE - VICTOR HUI
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoEach member who voted named the same choice (Timothy M Sutherland, Steven Correale, & Victor Hui), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Richard Wallner and Stephen O'Leary as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. (4 OPENINGS) - TIMOTHY M SUTHERLAND - STEVEN CORREALE - VICTOR HUI MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO TIMOTHY M SUTHERLAND, STEVEN CORREALE, & VICTOR HUI MRS. GONZALEZ TIMOTHY M SUTHERLAND, STEVEN CORREALE, & VICTOR HUI MR. WALLNER RECUSED MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI TIMOTHY M SUTHERLAND, STEVEN CORREALE, & VICTOR HUI VOTE: 3-0 2 RECUSED.” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION WORKERS
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2023 Through August 31, 2024: 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, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024: 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, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Veterans Event Committee for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2023: - Roberta Sanchez
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023: - ROBERTA SANCHEZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Roberta Sanchez), 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 VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023: - ROBERTA SANCHEZ MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ROBERTA SANCHEZ MRS. GONZALEZ ROBERTA SANCHEZ MR. WALLNER ROBERTA SANCHEZ MR. O'LEARY ROBERTA SANCHEZ MRS. MANUPELLI ROBERTA SANCHEZ VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (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 AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (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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