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June 10, 2024
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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REVIEW/DISCUSS/VOTE JUNE TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES ARTICLE 1 - FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Article 1 - FY2024 Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 2 - FY2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Passing Over Article 2 - FY2024 Capital Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 2 - FY2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 2 - FY2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 5 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 5 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 7- FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 7 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 7 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 7 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 9 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 9 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 11 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET
Recommend Passing Over Article 11 - FY 2024 Appropriate Funds for Legal Expenses - 20 Elm Street
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11 - FY 2024 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend Article 13 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner)
ARTICLE 18 - HOME-RULE PETITION: ESTABLISH MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Recommend Article 18- Home-Rule Petition: Establish Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18- HOME-RULE PETITION: ESTABLISH MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18- HOME-RULE PETITION: ESTABLISH MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 4-1.” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 23 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Recommend Passing Over Article 23 - Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 23 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 23 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW 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)
ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC)
Recommend Committing and Referring to the Community Planning Commission Article 30 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Rd Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District (CPC)
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC)
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerNo: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 30 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL RD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-1.” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII
Recommend Committing and Referring to the Community Planning Commission Article 31 - Amend Code - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII (CPC)
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC)
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerNo: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 31 - AMEND CODE - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-1.” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY-LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP
Recommend Committing and Referring to the Community Planning Commission Article 32 - Amend Code - Zoning By- Laws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map (CPC)
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC)
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerNo: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND COMMITTING AND REFERRING TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION ARTICLE 32 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BY- LAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP (CPC) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-1.” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING C
Postpone Indefinitely Article 34 - Fire Station Reconstruction Project Bidding Phase Funding (Facilities Master Plan / Fire Station Building Committee)
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY ARTICLE 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE)
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Liane Gonzalez yes, Richard Wallner no, Stephen O'Leary no, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY ARTICLE 34 - FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BIDDING PHASE FUNDING (FACILITIES MASTER PLAN / FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
#3. ADJOURN
Recess to Town Meeting Floor
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR. 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
5. ADJOURN
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, 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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