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June 27, 2024
5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: General Laws 30a, Section 21(a) - Purpose (1) to Discuss the Discipline or Dismissal of, or Complaints or Charges Brought Against, a Public...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: GENERAL LAWS 30A, SECTION 21(A) - PURPOSE (1) TO DISCUSS THE DISCIPLINE OR DISMISSAL OF, OR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST, A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL; AND GENERAL LAWS 30A, SECTION 21(A) - PURPOSE (3) TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF). AND TO ADMIT TOWN COUNSEL ATTORNEY DARREN KLEIN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: GENERAL LAWS 30A, SECTION 21(A) - PURPOSE (1) TO DISCUSS THE DISCIPLINE OR DISMISSAL OF, OR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST, A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL; AND GENERAL LAWS 30A, SECTION 21(A) - PURPOSE (3) TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF). AND TO ADMIT TOWN COUNSEL ATTORNEY DARREN KLEIN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse asked if Robert Collins and Laurianne Galvin were going to be present for the 1st and 2nd agenda items or just the 2nd agenda item. Mr. Gilleberto said they would be present for just the second item. 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)
Schedule a Hearing for Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30 to Discuss Recent Complaints About Select Board Member Masse's Conduct That Occurred at Town Meeting on June 10th and June 11th, 2024; and...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD SCHEDULE A HEARING FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024 AT 5:30 TO DISCUSS RECENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE'S CONDUCT THAT OCCURRED AT TOWN MEETING ON JUNE 10TH AND JUNE 11TH, 2024; AND WHETHER TO RESCIND THE APPOINTMENTS OF SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE AND/OR THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO WORK WITH TOWN COUNSEL TO SEND SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE THE APPROPRIATE WRITTEN NOTICE CONSISTENT WITH TODAY'S DISCUSSION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE OPEN MEETING LAW AND THE APPLICABLE SELECT BOARD POLICIES
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD SCHEDULE A HEARING FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024 AT 5:30 TO DISCUSS RECENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE'S CONDUCT THAT OCCURRED AT TOWN MEETING ON JUNE 10TH AND JUNE 11TH, 2024; AND WHETHER TO RESCIND THE APPOINTMENTS OF SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE AND/OR THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO WORK WITH TOWN COUNSEL TO SEND SELECT BOARD MEMBER MASSE THE APPROPRIATE WRITTEN NOTICE CONSISTENT WITH TODAY'S DISCUSSION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE OPEN MEETING LAW AND THE APPLICABLE SELECT BOARD POLICIES MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Masse recused himself and reserved the right to participate as a town resident. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Gonzalez)
Return to Executive Session to Resume the Second Purpose of the Agenda
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RETURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RESUME THE SECOND PURPOSE OF THE AGENDA.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RETURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO RESUME THE SECOND PURPOSE OF THE AGENDA. 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 Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and North Reading Administrative Staff for the Period of July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, O'Leary, StutoThe roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Gilleberto briefly described the terms of the agreement. It follows the 3.5%/3.0%/3.0% wage structure for the next three years. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, O'Leary, StutoThe roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
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 ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (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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