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December 22, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: Kathryn Manupelli, Richard Wallner
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Mr. O'Leary Serve as Clerk for This Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT MR. O'LEARY SERVE AS CLERK FOR THIS MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT MR. O'LEARY SERVE AS CLERK FOR THIS MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Gonzalez)
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Pending Litigation and That the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PENDING LITIGATION AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (MICHAEL BAKER V. NORTH READING SELECT BOARD (DANGEROUS DOG - FLOYD) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY (1 CENTRAL STREET) AND TO ADMIT: RITA MULLIN CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN ATTORNEY EICHMANN
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PENDING LITIGATION AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (MICHAEL BAKER V. NORTH READING SELECT BOARD (DANGEROUS DOG - FLOYD) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND THAT THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY (1 CENTRAL STREET) AND TO ADMIT: RITA MULLIN CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN ATTORNEY EICHMANN 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
#4. ONE (1) CENTRAL STREET
Call a Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. and to Sign the Associated Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M. AND TO SIGN THE ASSOCIATED WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M. AND TO SIGN THE ASSOCIATED WARRANT. 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 1 - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 1 CENTRAL STREET
Recommend Article 1 - Acquisition and Appropriation - 1 Central Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 1 CENTRAL STREET
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 1 CENTRAL STREET 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Amend FY 2024 Operating Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 3 - Amend FY 2024 Capital Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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 ABSENT VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Stuto)
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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