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March 4, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Kathryn Manupelli, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining If the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (HEALTH INSURANCE; NORTH READING POLICE UNION, MCOP 456; NORTH READING DPW, LOCAL #25; AND NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF, LOCAL #4928) AND TO ADMIT: FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN TONY MAFFEO, IBG
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (HEALTH INSURANCE; NORTH READING POLICE UNION, MCOP 456; NORTH READING DPW, LOCAL #25; AND NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF, LOCAL #4928) AND TO ADMIT: FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN TONY MAFFEO, IBG 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)
Authorize the Issuance of an RFP for Affordable Housing at 7 Theresa Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN RFP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 7 THERESA STREET.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN RFP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 7 THERESA STREET. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was further discussion. 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 Regular Session Minutes for the October 16, 2023 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2023 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2023 MEETING. 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 Regular Session Minutes for the November 6, 2023 Meeting
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 MEETING. 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)
Amend the Reappointment for Frank Ferraro to the Youth Services Committee from a One-Year to a Three-Year Term
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE REAPPOINTMENT FOR FRANK FERRARO TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM A ONE-YEAR TO A THREE-YEAR TERM.
Yes: Gonzalez, ManupelliNo: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe minutes write the count as 3-2 (VOTE FAILED: 3-2); the roll call shows 2 yes and 3 no.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AMEND THE REAPPOINTMENT FOR FRANK FERRARO TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM A ONE-YEAR TO A THREE-YEAR TERM. MOTION BY: MRS. MANUPELLI SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE FAILED: 3-2.” (Motion: Manupelli, second: Stuto)
YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Youth Services Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2024 (5 Openings) Frank Ferraro (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 (5 OPENINGS) FRANK FERRARO (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Frank Ferraro), so they are shown as voting yes. This is the vote on the main motion, taken right after a vote on a change to it (or a motion to postpone it).
From the minutes
“There was further discussion followed by a roll call vote on the main motion. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO FRANK FERRARO MRS. GONZALEZ FRANK FERRARO MR. WALLNER FRANK FERRARO MR. O'LEARY FRANK FERRARO MRS. MANUPELLI FRANK FERRARO VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for an Indefinite Term (2 Openings) Matthew Page
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM (2 OPENINGS) MATTHEW PAGE
Each member who voted named the same choice (Matthew Page), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM (2 OPENINGS) MATTHEW PAGE MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MATTHEW PAGE MRS. GONZALEZ MATTHEW PAGE MR. WALLNER MATTHEW PAGE MR. O'LEARY MATTHEW PAGE MRS. MANUPELLI MATTHEW PAGE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for January, 2024 in the Amount of $7,842.61 as Follows: General $ 7,795.61 Labor $ 47.00 Total $ 7,842.61
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,842.61 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 7,795.61 LABOR $ 47.00 TOTAL $ 7,842.61
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,842.61 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 7,795.61 LABOR $ 47.00 TOTAL $ 7,842.61 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: 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)
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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