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May 20, 2024
11 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 17, 2023 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2023 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2023 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 4-0 (1- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 25, 2024 Meeting with the Community Planning Commission
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 25, 2024 MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 25, 2024 MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 4-0 (1- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
PRESENTED TO SUSAN MAGNER IN RECOGNITION OF 16 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, INCLUDING 14 YEA
Grant a One Day Wine and Malt Beverage License to Saint Theresa's Church for an Event to Be Held at 63 Winter Street on Friday, June 21, 2024 Between the Hours of 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.m Subject to...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO SAINT THERESA'S CHURCH FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT 63 WINTER STREET ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO SAINT THERESA'S CHURCH FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT 63 WINTER STREET ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Filing of, and Authorize the Chair to Sign, a "Form a Application for Endorsement of Plan Believed Not to Require Approval" as Reflected in a Plan Entitled "Plan of Land in North...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FILING OF, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, A "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FILING OF, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, A "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 4-0 (1- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Sell by Auction Town Owned Land Identified as Assessors' Map 8, Parcel 197 (14 Audubon Road) in Accordance with MGL Chapter 60, Section 77b at a Minimum Bid Price of $36,800.00 Subject to the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' MAP 8, PARCEL 197 (14 AUDUBON ROAD) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $36,800.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION(S): PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' MAP 8, PARCEL 197 (14 AUDUBON ROAD) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $36,800.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION(S): PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Sell by Auction a Portion of Town-Owned Land Identified as Map 8, Parcel 209 (8 Audubon Road) Designated as "Parcel a" on a Plan Entitled "Plan of Land in North Reading, Massachusetts Prepared for...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION A PORTION OF TOWN-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS MAP 8, PARCEL 209 (8 AUDUBON ROAD) DESIGNATED AS "PARCEL A" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $138,100.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S) ROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION A PORTION OF TOWN-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS MAP 8, PARCEL 209 (8 AUDUBON ROAD) DESIGNATED AS "PARCEL A" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $138,100.00 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S) ROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE "FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL" AS REFLECTED IN A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 FOR MAP 8, PARCEL 209, 8 AUDUBON ROAD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Terminate Planning Activities for a Wastewater Connection to Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD TERMINATE PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR A WASTEWATER CONNECTION TO GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, StutoAbstained: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD TERMINATE PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR A WASTEWATER CONNECTION TO GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSTAIN MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 3-0 (2-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Request of the Board of Registrars for the Town of North Reading to Hold Early In-Person Voting for the June 18, 2024 Special Town Election as Follows: Location: North Reading Town...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO HOLD EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR THE JUNE 18, 2024 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION AS FOLLOWS: LOCATION: NORTH READING TOWN HALL, 235 NORTH STREET, ROOM 14 DATES/TIMES: SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH: 9AM TO 5PM MONDAY, JUNE 10TH: 8AM TO 4PM TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH: 8AM TO 8PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH: 8AM TO 4PM THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH: 8AM TO 8PM FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH: 8AM TO 1PM
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO HOLD EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR THE JUNE 18, 2024 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION AS FOLLOWS: LOCATION: NORTH READING TOWN HALL, 235 NORTH STREET, ROOM 14 DATES/TIMES: SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH: 9AM TO 5PM MONDAY, JUNE 10TH: 8AM TO 4PM TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH: 8AM TO 8PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH: 8AM TO 4PM THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH: 8AM TO 8PM FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH: 8AM TO 1PM MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 4-1 (PASSES).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
SCHOOL, ROOM B-15 -HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Water Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025. Brett Schultz
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. BRETT SCHULTZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Brett Schultz), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WATER COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. BRETT SCHULTZ MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO BRETT SCHULTZ MRS. GONZALEZ BRETT SCHULTZ MR. WALLNER BRETT SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY BRETT SCHULTZ MR. MASSE BRETT SCHULTZ VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve Legal Bills for March in the Amount of $ 22,472.25 as Follows: General $ 21,992.75 Labor $ 446.50 20 Elm Street $ 33.00 Total $ 22,472.25
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 22,472.25 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 21,992.75 LABOR $ 446.50 20 ELM STREET $ 33.00 TOTAL $ 22,472.25
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 22,472.25 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 21,992.75 LABOR $ 446.50 20 ELM STREET $ 33.00 TOTAL $ 22,472.25 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse asked what the bulk of the general cost were made up of and Mr. Gilleberto explained. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
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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