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March 18, 2024
13 recorded votes, 4 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 2 - to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) 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, 11/06/23, 11/20/23, 12/04/23, 12/18/23,12/22/23, 01/08/24, 01/30/24, 2/12/24 & 3/4/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN)
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (TOWN ADMINISTRATOR) 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, 11/06/23, 11/20/23, 12/04/23, 12/18/23,12/22/23, 01/08/24, 01/30/24, 2/12/24 & 3/4/24; VOTES MAY BE TAKEN) 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)
NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS. APPROVE FY 2025 HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Approve the Employee Health Insurance for Fiscal Year 2025 as Indicated in the Attached Document Entitled "Pillar-Rx Adjusted Pfa."
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT ENTITLED "PILLAR-RX ADJUSTED PFA."
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT ENTITLED "PILLAR-RX ADJUSTED PFA." 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)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL - COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Common Victualler License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL - SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Seasonal Club All Alcohol License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP - SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the Seasonal Club Wine and Malt Beverages License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Pro Shop, 2a Mid Iron Drive to Expire November 30, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
ROBERT CONNORS - TRANSIENT VENDOR
Renew the Transient Vendor License for the Sale of Flowers, Christmas Trees, Etc. at 226 Main Street for Robert Connors, 58 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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 GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - SEASONAL WINE AND MALT.” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
BEVERAGES
Renew the General On-Premises Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Common Victualler License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire December 31, 2027. Stephanie Keohan
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. STEPHANIE KEOHAN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Stephanie Keohan), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. STEPHANIE KEOHAN MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO STEPHANIE KEOHAN MRS. GONZALEZ STEPHANIE KEOHAN MR. WALLNER STEPHANIE KEOHAN MR. O'LEARY STEPHANIE KEOHAN MRS. MANUPELLI STEPHANIE KEOHAN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Library Trustees for a Term to Expire December 31, 2024 (3 Openings) Marishka Cannell
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 (3 OPENINGS) MARISHKA CANNELL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Marishka Cannell), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 (3 OPENINGS) MARISHKA CANNELL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARISHKA CANNELL MRS. GONZALEZ MARISHKA CANNELL MR. WALLNER MARISHKA CANNELL MR. O'LEARY MARISHKA CANNELL MRS. MANUPELLI MARISHKA CANNELL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Facilities Master Plan for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026 Mark Hall
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 MARK HALL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Mark Hall), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 MARK HALL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARK HALL MRS. GONZALEZ MARK HALL MR. WALLNER MARK HALL MR. O'LEARY MARK HALL MRS. MANUPELLI MARK HALL VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
MAPC
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Representative for a Term to Expire October 19, 2026 Danielle McKnight
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 19, 2026 DANIELLE MCKNIGHT
Each member who voted named the same choice (Danielle McKnight), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 19, 2026 DANIELLE MCKNIGHT MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MRS. MANUPELLI VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DANIELLE MCKNIGHT MRS. GONZALEZ DANIELLE MCKNIGHT MR. WALLNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT MR. O'LEARY DANIELLE MCKNIGHT MRS. MANUPELLI DANIELLE MCKNIGHT VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Manupelli)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary, 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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