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December 18, 2023
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: Richard Wallner
During the meeting:
- Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Make Mr. O'Leary the Acting Clerk for This Meeting Due to Mr. Wallner Absence
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO MAKE MR. O'LEARY THE ACTING CLERK FOR THIS MEETING DUE TO MR. WALLNER ABSENCE.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Liane Gonzalez yes, Richard Wallner absent, Stephen O'Leary yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO MAKE MR. O'LEARY THE ACTING CLERK FOR THIS MEETING DUE TO MR. WALLNER ABSENCE. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Subsection 6 - to Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property (1 Central Street) and That the Chair Declares That an Open...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY (1 CENTRAL STREET) AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC; AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: 10/16/23, 11/20/23; 2/6/17, 3/6/17, 3/9/17, 3/20/17 & 2/7/17, VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) AND TO ADMIT: RITA MULLIN ATTORNEY LEE S. SMITH, TOWN COUNSEL
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY (1 CENTRAL STREET) AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC; AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: 10/16/23, 11/20/23; 2/6/17, 3/6/17, 3/9/17, 3/20/17 & 2/7/17, VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) AND TO ADMIT: RITA MULLIN ATTORNEY LEE S. SMITH, TOWN COUNSEL MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Approve and Enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to Acquire the Land at 1 Cenral Street in the Form Presented and to Authorize the Chair to Executive the Agreement on the Board's Behalf and...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE LAND AT 1 CENRAL STREET IN THE FORM PRESENTED AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTIVE THE AGREEMENT ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF AND APPROVE NON-SUBSTANTIVE REVISIONS TO THE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO EXECUTION
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE LAND AT 1 CENRAL STREET IN THE FORM PRESENTED AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTIVE THE AGREEMENT ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF AND APPROVE NON-SUBSTANTIVE REVISIONS TO THE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO EXECUTION MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
Approve the Common Victualler License for MA 34571 Sub Inc. D/B/A Subway 34571 - 72 Main Street to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR MA 34571 SUB INC. D/B/A SUBWAY 34571 - 72 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR MA 34571 SUB INC. D/B/A SUBWAY 34571 - 72 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Renew the Following Common Victualler Licenses to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Cowabunga's Entertainment, LLC -The Lobster Claw Seafoods, Inc -Four...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC -THE LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC -FOUR PATHS LLC, d.b.a. SUBWAY OF NORTH READING.INC. -MA 34571 SUB INC. D/B/A SUBWAY 34571
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC -THE LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC -FOUR PATHS LLC, d.b.a. SUBWAY OF NORTH READING.INC. -MA 34571 SUB INC. D/B/A SUBWAY 34571 MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
COMMON VICTUALLER (#2)
Renew the Following Common Victualler Licenses to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Kylie's Coffee D/B/A Heav'nly Donuts
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -KYLIE'S COFFEE D/B/A HEAV'NLY DONUTS
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -KYLIE'S COFFEE D/B/A HEAV'NLY DONUTS MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
FRATERNAL CLUB
Renew the Following Fraternal Club/All Alcohol License to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
JUKEBOX LICENSE
Renew the Following Jukebox License to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: Loyal Order of Moose
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Renew the Following Automatic Amusement Device Licenses to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Cowabunga's Entertainment, LLC -Loyal Order of Moose
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC -LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -COWABUNGA'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC -LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Renew the Following Sunday Entertainment Licenses to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Ultra Chic Events LLC. D.b.a Ultra Chic Events at Hillview Country...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ULTRA CHIC EVENTS LLC. d.b.a ULTRA CHIC EVENTS AT HILLVIEW COUNTRY CLUB -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE Mr. Gilleberto added that the licenses will now reflect what has been applied for and granted, and this will be the new norm for the future.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -ULTRA CHIC EVENTS LLC. d.b.a ULTRA CHIC EVENTS AT HILLVIEW COUNTRY CLUB -WAYAMA GROUP LLC d.b.a. MARIO'S RESTAURANTE Mr. Gilleberto added that the licenses will now reflect what has been applied for and granted, and this will be the new norm for the future. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT (#2)
Renew the Following Sunday Entertainment Licenses to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements: -Dos Lobos LLC D.b.a. Hopothecary Ale's Brewery & Kitchen -Grill 19...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -DOS LOBOS LLC d.b.a. HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY & KITCHEN -GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19 -BNR NORTHREADING LLC d.b.a HORSESHOE LOUNGE Ms. Manupelli recused herself.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, StutoKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -DOS LOBOS LLC d.b.a. HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY & KITCHEN -GRILL 19 YEBBA GROUP, LLC d.b.a THERESA'S PRIME GRILL 19 -BNR NORTHREADING LLC d.b.a HORSESHOE LOUNGE Ms. Manupelli recused herself. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSENT 1-RECUSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
CLASS II LICENSE
RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -SASHO STANTCHEV Mr. O'Leary recused himself. Mr. Gilleberto reminded the Board...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -SASHO STANTCHEV Mr. O'Leary recused himself. Mr. Gilleberto reminded the Board that Mr. Stantchev came before the Select Board in early fall for his Class II. We asked him to get a letter from his Condo Association approving his business and he did. Because of the time required to obtain the letter, he was not able to obtain the license until November and he has not been able to use it yet. He sent the Select Board a letter asking for relief on the renewal cost. Mr. Gilleberto is prepared to recommend this relief request to the Select Board for this year only.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: -SASHO STANTCHEV Mr. O'Leary recused himself. Mr. Gilleberto reminded the Board that Mr. Stantchev came before the Select Board in early fall for his Class II. We asked him to get a letter from his Condo Association approving his business and he did. Because of the time required to obtain the letter, he was not able to obtain the license until November and he has not been able to use it yet. He sent the Select Board a letter asking for relief on the renewal cost. Mr. Gilleberto is prepared to recommend this relief request to the Select Board for this year only. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSENT 1-RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
Waive the Renewal Fee for the License the Select Board Just Approved for the Upcoming Year for Sasha Stantchev
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO WAIVE THE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE THE SELECT BOARD JUST APPROVED FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR FOR SASHA STANTCHEV.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, StutoStephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO WAIVE THE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE THE SELECT BOARD JUST APPROVED FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR FOR SASHA STANTCHEV. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY RECUSED MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSENT 1-RECUSED).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Manupelli)
APPROVE ABCC RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
Approve and Sign the ABCC 2024 Renewal Certification
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC 2024 RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC 2024 RENEWAL CERTIFICATION. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Full Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2026. (1 Opening) Michelle Bodian (Current Associate...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (1 OPENING) MICHELLE BODIAN (CURRENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER) ANNA CONTE WILLIAM M. CANNELL STEVEN J CORREALE JR. REBECCA M GRIFFIN
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO MICHELLE BODIAN MRS. GONZALEZ MICHELLE BODIAN MR. WALLNER MICHELLE BODIAN MR. O'LEARY MICHELLE BODIAN MRS. MANUPELLI MICHELLE BODIAN"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 4-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (1 OPENING) MICHELLE BODIAN (CURRENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER) ANNA CONTE WILLIAM M. CANNELL STEVEN J CORREALE JR. REBECCA M GRIFFIN MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI Mr. Stuto said after discussion with the outgoing chair there was a full acceptance for Ms. Bodian to be appointed. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MICHELLE BODIAN MRS. GONZALEZ MICHELLE BODIAN MR. WALLNER MICHELLE BODIAN MR. O'LEARY MICHELLE BODIAN MRS. MANUPELLI MICHELLE BODIAN VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Manupelli)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Liane Gonzalez yes, Richard Wallner absent, Stephen O'Leary yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, 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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