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November 6, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Vincenzo Stuto, Kathryn Manupelli, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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Proclaim November 2023 as Veterans Month in North Reading, and to Read the Attached Proclamation
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 2023 AS VETERANS MONTH IN NORTH READING, AND TO READ THE ATTACHED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 2023 AS VETERANS MONTH IN NORTH READING, 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)
Approve the Class II License for Sasho Stantchev Subject to the Following Conditions: 1. Operations Under This License at 8 Pilgrim Street, Unit 4 Shall Be Limited to Administrative Office...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR SASHO STANTCHEV SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OPERATIONS UNDER THIS LICENSE AT 8 PILGRIM STREET, UNIT 4 SHALL BE LIMITED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FUNCTIONS. 2. LICENSEE SHALL FOLLOW ALL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DATED AUGUST 10, 2023 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK SEPTEMBER 14, 2023.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CLASS II LICENSE FOR SASHO STANTCHEV SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. OPERATIONS UNDER THIS LICENSE AT 8 PILGRIM STREET, UNIT 4 SHALL BE LIMITED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FUNCTIONS. 2. LICENSEE SHALL FOLLOW ALL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DATED AUGUST 10, 2023 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK SEPTEMBER 14, 2023. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSTAINED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSTAINED).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1.0 as Recommended by the Board of Assessors
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO SELECT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
From the minutes
“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO SELECT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS. 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)
Not to Establish a Residential Exemption
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.
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“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION. 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)
Not to Establish a Commercial Exemption
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION.
From the minutes
“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION. 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)
Not to Establish an Open Space Exemption
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION 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)
Recommend the FY2024 Property Tax Levy at $62,236,898 Which Is $38,517.25 Less Than the Levy Limit
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $62,236,898 WHICH IS $38,517.25 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT.
From the minutes
“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $62,236,898 WHICH IS $38,517.25 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT. 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)
Recommend to the Board of Assessors That the FY2024 Proposed Tax Rate Be Set at $13.21 per $1,000.00 of Valuation
MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2024 PROPOSED TAX RATE BE SET AT $13.21 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION.
From the minutes
“MADAME CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2024 PROPOSED TAX RATE BE SET AT $13.21 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION. 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)
CLAUSE 22E & CLAUSE 22F
I Moved to Accept and Record a Deed of the Fee in Eaton Circle from Aaa Asset Redevelopment LLC in the Form Presented to Complete the Layout and Acceptance of Eaton Circle as a Public Town Way,...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVED TO ACCEPT AND RECORD A DEED OF THE FEE IN EATON CIRCLE FROM AAA ASSET REDEVELOPMENT LLC IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO COMPLETE THE LAYOUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF EATON CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC TOWN WAY, AND FURTHER TO ACCEPT AND RECORD A CONFIRMATORY GRANT OF EASEMENTS FROM THE SAME GRANTOR IN THE FORM PRESENTED CONFIRMING AND CONVEYING TO THE TOWN EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES INCIDENTAL TO THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EATON CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC WAY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVED TO ACCEPT AND RECORD A DEED OF THE FEE IN EATON CIRCLE FROM AAA ASSET REDEVELOPMENT LLC IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO COMPLETE THE LAYOUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF EATON CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC TOWN WAY, AND FURTHER TO ACCEPT AND RECORD A CONFIRMATORY GRANT OF EASEMENTS FROM THE SAME GRANTOR IN THE FORM PRESENTED CONFIRMING AND CONVEYING TO THE TOWN EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES INCIDENTAL TO THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EATON CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC WAY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. 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)
FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individuals to the Fire Station Building Committee for Terms to Expire as Noted: Facility Master Plan Committee Members Abigail Hurlbut (Finance) Through June 30, 2025 Donald...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS NOTED: FACILITY MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FINANCE) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 DONALD KELLIHER (CIPC) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 TODD WOEKEL (DPW) THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2024 WARREN PEARCE (CPC) THROUGH MAY 3, 2025 RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL) THROUGH MAY 7, 2024 MARK HALL (HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 KATE MANUPELLI (SELECT BOARD) THROUGH MAY 7, 2024 AND CHIEF DONALD STATS IN HIS CAPACITY OF FIRE CHIEF THROUGH JUNE 26, 2025 ERIC PEPPER (FIRE CAPTAIN) UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. JON BURT (FIREFIGHTER) UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. JOSEPH PARISI IN HIS CAPACITY OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH MAY 12, 2024 MICHAEL GILLEBERTO IN HIS CAPACITY AS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS NOTED: FACILITY MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT (FINANCE) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 DONALD KELLIHER (CIPC) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 TODD WOEKEL (DPW) THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2024 WARREN PEARCE (CPC) THROUGH MAY 3, 2025 RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL) THROUGH MAY 7, 2024 MARK HALL (HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 KATE MANUPELLI (SELECT BOARD) THROUGH MAY 7, 2024 AND CHIEF DONALD STATS IN HIS CAPACITY OF FIRE CHIEF THROUGH JUNE 26, 2025 ERIC PEPPER (FIRE CAPTAIN) UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. JON BURT (FIREFIGHTER) UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. JOSEPH PARISI IN HIS CAPACITY OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH MAY 12, 2024 MICHAEL GILLEBERTO IN HIS CAPACITY AS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 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)
Approve Legal Bills for August, 2023 in the Amount of $17,722.50 as Follows: General $ 12,921.50 Labor $ 940.00 20 Elm Street $ 3,861.00 Total $17,722.50
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,722.50 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 12,921.50 LABOR $ 940.00 20 ELM STREET $ 3,861.00 TOTAL $17,722.50
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,722.50 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 12,921.50 LABOR $ 940.00 20 ELM STREET $ 3,861.00 TOTAL $17,722.50 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 There was discussion of approximately $10,000 in legal expenses associated with the dangerous.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
Approve Legal Bills for September, 2023 in the Amount of $22,687.48 as Follows: General $ 22,170.48 Labor $ 517.00 Total $ 22,687.48
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,687.48 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 22,170.48 LABOR $ 517.00 TOTAL $ 22,687.48
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,687.48 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 22,170.48 LABOR $ 517.00 TOTAL $ 22,687.48 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)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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)
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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