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North Reading Select Board
How the North Reading Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Vincenzo Stuto was re-elected on May 2, 2023. On May 3, 2023 the board chose Liane Gonzalez as Chair, Vincenzo Stuto as Vice Chair and Richard Wallner as Clerk (each 5-0; for Clerk all five named Wallner, though the minutes then say “Mr. Stuto voted Clerk”, which we read as a typing error). Covers 27 meetings, May 3 to May 6, 2024.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Stephen O'LearyMember · At-large · at 27 of 27 meetings
Richard WallnerClerk · At-large · at 25 of 27 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: North Reading Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until fall 2018) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 250 meetings and 2,724 votes. The town’s Document Center holds the board’s minutes back to 1983 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). The minutes are typed documents with searchable text, except 27 sets from late 2021 and 2022 that were posted as scanned images; MassVoter read those with text recognition and checked the votes. Not here: executive-session minutes; minutes the board approved but the town has not posted (June 9 and December 17, 2020, and February 12, 2024, among others); February 23, 2026, when the regular meeting was cancelled for a winter storm and the chair alone opened it only to continue hearings; and meetings after September 8, 2026 (not posted yet). Since 2018 the minutes record most votes as a roll call naming each member (“VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE, MRS. MORRIN AYE, MR. WALLNER AYE, MR. O’LEARY AYE, MR. MASSE NAY. VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED)”), and we show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one named as voting no is shown as every member present voting yes, and members the minutes name as absent, abstaining or recused are left out. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. In appointments and officer elections the members each say the name of the person they choose; when every member who voted named the same person (or the same list of people), each is shown as voting yes, with a note, and when they named different people we show the result only, with the names quoted in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 6Recommend Article 17 - Increase Senior Tax RebateMotion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - INCREASE SENIOR…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: O'Leary
May 6, 2024: Recommend Article 17 - Increase Senior Tax Rebate
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - INCREASE SENIOR TAX REBATE.
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - INCREASE SENIOR TAX REBATE. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
May 6Recommend Article 30 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE…Passed 4–1 · No: Gonzalez
May 6, 2024: Recommend Article 30 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Rd Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
May 6Recommend Article 31 - Amend Code - Changes to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE…Passed 4–1 · No: Gonzalez
May 6, 2024: Recommend Article 31 - Amend Code - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
May 6Recommend Article 32 - Amend Code - Zoning By-…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE…Passed 4–1 · No: Gonzalez
May 6, 2024: Recommend Article 32 - Amend Code - Zoning By- Laws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map (CPC)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
May 6Recommend 34 - Fire Station Reconstruction Project Bidding Phase…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION…Passed 4–1 · No: Gonzalez
May 6, 2024: Recommend 34 - Fire Station Reconstruction Project Bidding Phase Funding (Facilities Master Plan / Fire Station Building Committee)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE)
Yes: Manupelli, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE) MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE:4-1.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Apr 22Accept the Town of North Reading's Grant of Drainage…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S…Passed 3–2 · No: Gonzalez, Manupelli
April 22, 2024: Accept the Town of North Reading's Grant of Drainage Easement Located at 0 Wilma Rd with Parcel Id 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 for the Total Sum of $1,900.00 to North Reading M…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 0 WILMA RD WITH PARCEL ID 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF $1,900.00 TO NORTH READING M K, LLC (GRANTEE) AT 260 MAIN STREET (NORTH READING SUBARU) FOR THE PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS DEPICTED ON THE DRAWING TITLED "PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AREA FROM THE TOWN OF NORTH READING" DATED JUNE 30, 2023."
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING'S GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 0 WILMA RD WITH PARCEL ID 213/013.0-0000- 0131.0 FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF $1,900.00 TO NORTH READING M K, LLC (GRANTEE) AT 260 MAIN STREET (NORTH READING SUBARU) FOR THE PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS DEPICTED ON THE DRAWING TITLED "PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT AREA FROM THE TOWN OF NORTH READING" DATED JUNE 30, 2023." MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 3-2.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
Apr 22Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 22, 2024: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2027. Elizabeth Rymill
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ELIZABETH RYMILL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Elizabeth Rymill), 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 YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ELIZABETH RYMILL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ELIZABETH RYMILL MRS. GONZALEZ ELIZABETH RYMILL MR. WALLNER ELIZABETH RYMILL MR. O'LEARY ELIZABETH RYMILL MRS. MANUPELLI ELIZABETH RYMILL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Apr 1Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 1, 2024: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Veterans Events Committee for a Term to Expire November 06, 2026. Deborah Aldrich-Full
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENTS COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 06, 2026. DEBORAH ALDRICH-FULL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Deborah Aldrich), 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 EVENTS COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 06, 2026. DEBORAH ALDRICH-FULL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONZALEZ DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. WALLNER DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. O'LEARY DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
Mar 25Jointly Reappoint the Following Individual to the Economic Development…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO…Passed 8–0 · see note
March 25, 2024 (Joint meeting): Jointly Reappoint the Following Individual to the Economic Development Committee for the Term and Position Stated Below: (Roll Call) David O'Neil, Member - Through March 25, 2027
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE TERM AND POSITION STATED BELOW: (ROLL CALL) DAVID O'NEIL, MEMBER - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO DAVID O'NEIL MRS. GONZALEZ DAVID O'NEIL MR. WALLNER DAVID O'NEIL MR. O'LEARY DAVID O'NEIL MRS. MANUPELLI DAVID O'NEIL MR. PEARCE ABSENT MR. GRIFFIN DAVID O'NEIL MR. CARROLL DAVID O'NEIL MR. RUDLOFF DAVID O'NEIL MR. JOHNSTON ABSENT"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 8-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE TERM AND POSITION STATED BELOW: (ROLL CALL) DAVID O'NEIL, MEMBER - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027 MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DAVID O'NEIL MRS. GONZALEZ DAVID O'NEIL MR. WALLNER DAVID O'NEIL MR. O'LEARY DAVID O'NEIL MRS. MANUPELLI DAVID O'NEIL MR. PEARCE ABSENT MR. GRIFFIN DAVID O'NEIL MR. CARROLL DAVID O'NEIL MR. RUDLOFF DAVID O'NEIL MR. JOHNSTON ABSENT VOTE: 8-0 (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Mar 25Jointly Appoint the Following Individuals to the Economic Development…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO…Passed 8–0 · see note
March 25, 2024 (Joint meeting): Jointly Appoint the Following Individuals to the Economic Development Committee for the Terms and Positions Stated Below: (Roll Call) Caitlin Sullivan, Associate - Through March 25, 2027 Molly...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS AND POSITIONS STATED BELOW: (ROLL CALL) CAITLIN SULLIVAN, ASSOCIATE - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027 MOLLY PIKE, ASSOCIATE - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO DAVID O'NEIL MRS. GONZALEZ DAVID O'NEIL MR. WALLNER DAVID O'NEIL MR. O'LEARY DAVID O'NEIL MRS. MANUPELLI DAVID O'NEIL MR. PEARCE ABSENT MR. GRIFFIN DAVID O'NEIL MR. CARROLL DAVID O'NEIL MR. RUDLOFF DAVID O'NEIL MR. JOHNSTON ABSENT"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 8-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO JOINTLY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS AND POSITIONS STATED BELOW: (ROLL CALL) CAITLIN SULLIVAN, ASSOCIATE - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027 MOLLY PIKE, ASSOCIATE - THROUGH MARCH 25, 2027 MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DAVID O'NEIL MRS. GONZALEZ DAVID O'NEIL MR. WALLNER DAVID O'NEIL MR. O'LEARY DAVID O'NEIL MRS. MANUPELLI DAVID O'NEIL MR. PEARCE ABSENT MR. GRIFFIN DAVID O'NEIL MR. CARROLL DAVID O'NEIL MR. RUDLOFF DAVID O'NEIL MR. JOHNSTON ABSENT VOTE: 8-0 (2-ABSENT).” (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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