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September 6, 2023
20 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Vincenzo Stuto, Kathryn Manupelli
Absent: None
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UNION /FIRE, UNION/HEALTH INSURANCE 4/3/2017 SECTION 3 FIRE UNION 7/17/2023 SECTION 3 OPEN MEETING LAW 8/07/2023 SECTION
Declare September 14, 2023 as Carmen Dichiara Day and to Read the Attached Proclamation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 AS CARMEN DICHIARA DAY AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 AS CARMEN DICHIARA DAY AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION. 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)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms to Expire on June 30, 2024: Donald Kelliher Michael Gilleberto Michael Connelly Joseph Foti Jeffrey L Friedman
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024: DONALD KELLIHER MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MICHAEL CONNELLY JOSEPH FOTI JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MRS. GONZALEZ MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MR. WALLNER MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI &"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024: DONALD KELLIHER MICHAEL GILLEBERTO MICHAEL CONNELLY JOSEPH FOTI JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MRS. GONZALEZ MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MR. WALLNER MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MR. O'LEARY MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN MRS. MANUPELLI MR. STUTO DONALD KELLIHER, MICHAEL GILLEBERTO, MICHAEL CONNELLY, JOSEPH FOTI & JEFFREY L FRIEDMAN VOTE: 5-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
WASTEWATER PROJECT COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individuals to the Economic Development Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2023: (Choose One) Paul Denaro Jeffrey Yull Stephen Casazza Mr. Stuto Said They Looked at...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023: (CHOOSE ONE) PAUL DENARO JEFFREY YULL STEPHEN CASAZZA Mr. Stuto said they looked at all 3 candidates and Mr. Casazza has Wastewater design and construction experience.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoAbstained: O'Leary, WallnerEach member who voted named the same choice (Stephen Casazza), so they are shown as voting yes. Richard Wallner and Stephen O'Leary abstained.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023: (CHOOSE ONE) PAUL DENARO JEFFREY YULL STEPHEN CASAZZA Mr. Stuto said they looked at all 3 candidates and Mr. Casazza has Wastewater design and construction experience. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO STEPHEN CASAZZA MRS. GONZALEZ STEPHEN CASAZZA MR. WALLNER ABSTAINED MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED MRS. MANUPELLI STEPHEN CASAZZA VOTE: 3-0 2-ABSTAIN.” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Appropriate $500,000 of ARPA Funding to Go Towards Complete Design and Continued Planning of the Wastewater Project
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $500,000 OF ARPA FUNDING TO GO TOWARDS COMPLETE DESIGN AND CONTINUED PLANNING OF THE WASTEWATER PROJECT.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoAbstained: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $500,000 OF ARPA FUNDING TO GO TOWARDS COMPLETE DESIGN AND CONTINUED PLANNING OF THE WASTEWATER PROJECT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI Chair Gonzalez added let the record show that Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Wallner have recused themselves from deliberations as Select Board members and reserve the right to participate as citizens. Ms. Manupelli asked for a subtotal of the ARPA funding. Mr. Gilleberto said $3,187,208.89 of unobligated ARPA Funds. Citizen Discussion: Rita Mullins asked if the $500K gets voted down at the Town Meeting will it be clawed back. There were a lot of people against it before. Maybe work with the people so they know what's going on. May they will hear it better if they are part of the discussion. Chair Gonzalez said they were not in favor of the bylaw change not what she is referring. Ms. Manupelli said the comment was not accurate at all and the town was not opposed to it as the appropriated funds from the JT Berry, Mr. Gilleberto said if this vote passes there will not be a need to vote on the October Town Meeting and they will have to take up the construction funding in the spring. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSTAIN MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-0 (2- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Appropriate $785k for the Fire Station Renovation Final Design and Bid Documents
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $785K FOR THE FIRE STATION RENOVATION FINAL DESIGN AND BID DOCUMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $785K FOR THE FIRE STATION RENOVATION FINAL DESIGN AND BID DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO 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: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Appropriate $600k for the Design and Construction of Park St. & Central St. with the Addition of Full Signalization
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $600K FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARK ST. & CENTRAL ST. WITH THE ADDITION OF FULL SIGNALIZATION.
Yes: Gonzalez, ManupelliNo: O'Leary, Stuto, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPRIATE $600K FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARK ST. & CENTRAL ST. WITH THE ADDITION OF FULL SIGNALIZATION. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. O'Leary said again not to use APRA for money that has been already appropriated and opposed the full signalization. It is not high priority. Ms. Manupelli added they already talked about this and she will be making motions for all the public safety projects especially the projects that need to be completed. Chair Gonzalez asked if she was removing her last motion. Ms. Manupelli responded that no. She said it does not matter if it is bonded as they can rescind. These are already under contract/designed ready to go. Mr. O'Leary reiterated they are only freeing up $200K for future projects. That means you have to borrow to get other projects done and supposed to doing things that aren't already appropriated for. He is strongly opposed. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 2-3 (FAILS).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
Appropiate $1.8m Toward the Downtown Sewer Project Which Include the Nrhs/Nrms Buildings and the Library
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPIATE $1.8M TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT WHICH INCLUDE THE NRHS/NRMS BUILDINGS AND THE LIBRARY.
Yes: O'Leary, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPIATE $1.8M TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT WHICH INCLUDE THE NRHS/NRMS BUILDINGS AND THE LIBRARY. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Ms. Manupelli thinks that is putting way too much money on an expenditure that they are not even clear on. She does not mind having a portion for some sort of final design. She thinks that balance should be spread out. Mr. Wallner asked Joseph Parisi to update. Joseph Parisi said they already have the design funds and are working with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. There were delays due to cost and what kind of gravity or force system they wanted to use. He did asked the engineer if this project would be ready to go to meet the ARPA regulations and they said yes. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 2-3 (FAILS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Amend the Appropriation of $415k to $262k for the Design and Construction of North St. & Central St
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATION OF $415K to $262K FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH ST. & CENTRAL ST.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoNo: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATION OF $415K to $262K FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH ST. & CENTRAL ST. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-2 (PASSES).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
Amend the Appropriation to $1m from $1.5m Toward the Downtown Sewer Project
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATION TO $1M FROM $1.5M TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoNo: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATION TO $1M FROM $1.5M TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI Mr. Gilleberto said they are now talking about a number that will make it a shortfall. How will they make up the money? At Town Meeting? The DPW Director and he would like to have had $2.3M. Ms. Manupelli said they would still have to go to Town Meeting to ask for the full amount if they did not use any ARPA. Mr. Gilleberto said they were not intending to ask for money for this project at the October Town Meeting. They could and probably should. Do they want to go to Town Meeting to ask for this now? Mr. Wallner asked is $1.5M ok. Joseph Parisi said it could be workable with a less costly alternative. Chair Gonzalez asked if Mr. Stuto wanted to withdraw his amendment. Ms. Manupelli said any amount they earmark with ARPA will help this project along. She does not know why $1.5M is being discussed. Discussing change to the design is not making sense. Mr. Wallner asked if they can pull from Pulte to make up the difference. Mr. Gilleberto answered that through Town Meeting yes. Mr. Stuto decided the vote on the amended motion to see how it goes. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-2 (PASSES).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Amend the Motion as Amended to Read from $1m to $1.64m Towards the Downtown Sewer Project
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE MOTION AS AMENDED TO READ FROM $1M TO $1.64M TOWARDS THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE MOTION AS AMENDED TO READ FROM $1M TO $1.64M TOWARDS THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Ms. Manupelli clarified that the project is $2.730M and the motion is for $1.64M and they will come up with what's left with a warrant article at Town Meeting. Mr. Gilleberto answered that is correct. They have an article on to amend the FY24 Capital Budget as a housekeeping article. They have been doing this for a few years. Ms. Manupelli asked what the funding source would be. Mr. Gilleberto is hoping from Free Cash. Mr. Wallner added it's important to approve these two important projects and the community would look upon them as being a responsible decision. 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: Wallner)
Appropiate $1.64m as Amended Toward the Downtown Sewer Project Which Include the Nrhs/Nrms Buildings and the Library
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPIATE $1.64M AS AMENDED TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT WHICH INCLUDE THE NRHS/NRMS BUILDINGS AND THE LIBRARY
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROPIATE $1.64M AS AMENDED TOWARD THE DOWNTOWN SEWER PROJECT WHICH INCLUDE THE NRHS/NRMS BUILDINGS AND THE LIBRARY 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)
Remove Article 11a and 11b from the Warrant for October Town Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 11A AND 11B FROM THE WARRANT FOR OCTOBER TOWN MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoAbstained: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 11A AND 11B FROM THE WARRANT FOR OCTOBER TOWN MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSTAIN MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-0 (2- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Remove Article 12 from the Warrant for October Town Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 12 FROM THE WARRANT FOR OCTOBER TOWN MEETING.
Yes: Manupelli, StutoNo: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 12 FROM THE WARRANT FOR OCTOBER TOWN MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. Gilleberto said this project will have to come back to Town Meeting and leaving it on could give the Select Board a chance to tell the town. Mr. Stuto asked if they can just say it under article one that they approved the fire station. Mr. O'Leary likes the ideas to leave it on. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 2-3 (FAILS).” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
Sign the October 2, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 2, 2023 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: ManupelliThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the roll call shows Kathryn Manupelli abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 2, 2023 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. 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 ABSTAIN VOTE: 4-1 (ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLES TO RECOMMEND
Recommend -Article 1- Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officiers and Committees, Article 6- Appropriate Money to the Participating Funding Arrangement Fund, Article 13 - Authorize Article 97...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND -ARTICLE 1- HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES, ARTICLE 6- APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND, ARTICLE 13 - AUTHORIZE ARTICLE 97 HOME-RULE PETITION FOR CHESTNUT STREET BRIDGE, ARTICLE 14 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO OPIOID SETTLEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND, ARTICLE 16 CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS INTO SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT DEBT SERVICE SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND, ARTICLE 18 AUTHORIZE HILLVIEW COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS FOR TERMS IN EXCESS OF THREE YEARS, ARTICLE 21 STREET ACCEPTANCE: EATON CIRCLE, ARTICLE 22 AUTHORIZE HOME-RULE PETITION REGARDING RETIRED POLICE OFFICER,
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND -ARTICLE 1- HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES, ARTICLE 6- APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND, ARTICLE 13 - AUTHORIZE ARTICLE 97 HOME-RULE PETITION FOR CHESTNUT STREET BRIDGE, ARTICLE 14 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO OPIOID SETTLEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND, ARTICLE 16 CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS INTO SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT DEBT SERVICE SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND, ARTICLE 18 AUTHORIZE HILLVIEW COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS FOR TERMS IN EXCESS OF THREE YEARS, ARTICLE 21 STREET ACCEPTANCE: EATON CIRCLE, ARTICLE 22 AUTHORIZE HOME-RULE PETITION REGARDING RETIRED POLICE OFFICER, MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE ARTICLES RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING.” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Recommend at Town Meeting -Article 2 - Prior Year Bills. Article 3 Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund Article 4 Appropriate Money to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Article 5...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING -ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. ARTICLE 3 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 7 AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET ARTICLE 8 RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW ARTICLE 9 AMEND FY 2023 CAPITAL BUDGET ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR BRIDGE/CULVERT STUDY ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MITIGATION AND PREVENTION ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO COVER GRANT DEFICITS ARTICLE 19 AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF TOWN-OWNED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (7 ST. THERESA'S STREET) ARTICLE 20 AMEND CODE OF NORTH READING TO REGULATE SUSTAINABLE FOOD WARE AND PACKAGING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING -ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. ARTICLE 3 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 4 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 5 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 7 AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET ARTICLE 8 RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW ARTICLE 9 AMEND FY 2023 CAPITAL BUDGET ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR BRIDGE/CULVERT STUDY ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MITIGATION AND PREVENTION ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE MONEY TO COVER GRANT DEFICITS ARTICLE 19 AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF TOWN-OWNED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (7 ST. THERESA'S STREET) ARTICLE 20 AMEND CODE OF NORTH READING TO REGULATE SUSTAINABLE FOOD WARE AND PACKAGING. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE.” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Recommend Passing Over Article 11
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE Next order of business. Street Acceptance: Eaton Circle.” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
Sign the Vote of Intention to Lay Out Eaton Circle and the Order of Notice to Be Sent to Abutters
MADAM CHAIR I MOVE TO SIGN THE VOTE OF INTENTION TO LAY OUT EATON CIRCLE AND THE ORDER OF NOTICE TO BE SENT TO ABUTTERS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR I MOVE TO SIGN THE VOTE OF INTENTION TO LAY OUT EATON CIRCLE AND THE ORDER OF NOTICE TO BE SENT TO ABUTTERS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Ms. Manupelli asked if it was a subdivision. Mr. Stuto added it's off Mt Vernon St. Mr. Gilleberto said it is complete with the town engineers and ready for acceptance. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE Next order of business. Public Comment NONE. Next order of business. Legal Bills.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for July, 2023 in the Amount of $6,797.71 as Follows: General $5,493.71 Labor $ 611.00 20 Elm Street $ 693.00 Total $6,797.71
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,797.71 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $5,493.71 LABOR $ 611.00 20 ELM STREET $ 693.00 TOTAL $6,797.71
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE Next order of business. Town Administrator Report Mr. Gilleberto reported: He is working with RMLD to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at various Town locations. The Middle/High School"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,797.71 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $5,493.71 LABOR $ 611.00 20 ELM STREET $ 693.00 TOTAL $6,797.71 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 Next order of business. Town Administrator Report Mr. Gilleberto reported: He is working with RMLD to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at various Town locations. The Middle/High School parking lot and Town Hall are the first two locations that he anticipate signing license agreements for in the coming days. In response to the Board's request, attached please find background information regarding an accessory dwelling unit zoning bylaw. Next order of business. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Ms. Gonzalez said she had a great conversation with the Chair of the Community Planning Commission, Warren Pierce. They would rather have a workshop on a non-meeting night. The Town Planner will get some dates together. Ms. Manupelli asked who will be in the workshop Chair Gonzalez said Community Planning Commission, Select Board, Town Planner, and Building Department. Ms. Manupelli if it needs to be a meeting they should have it on a Select Board meeting night. Chair Gonzalez said it will take a long time. Mr. O'Leary suggested a joint workshop of 2 boards and be open to the public. Mr. Wallner said after he in Danielle McKnight have a summary of best practices they will set up a meeting. Mr. O'Leary said thank you for the work on the ADU. Mr. Cazzaza will be a great addition to the Wastewater committee. He is a 35 year member of the community. RMLD are working on the Solar Canopies. There is a lot of money for that now. They would be happy to be on an agenda soon. Mr. Wallner said the Recycle Committee will be happy to help with the chargers. Francine Coughlin sent a letter informing of the Ellie Fund and to turn your business Pink and the Gazebo in the Center. Mr. Gilleberto said if someone donates the lights they can set them up. Mr. Stuto-None Ms. Manupelli-None Chair Gonzalez wanted to Congratulate Captain Michael Tannian on his promotion. *Included in case a matter not reasonably anticipated by the Select Board needed to be discussed. Last order of business. ADJOURN.” (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.” (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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