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July 10, 2024
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner
Absent: Vincenzo Stuto
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Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: General Laws 30a, Section 21(a) - Purpose (3) to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining and the Chair Declares That an Open...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456). AND TO ADMIT: POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL, KP LAW
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456). AND TO ADMIT: POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROBERT COLLINS FINANCE DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL, KP LAW MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Attorney Darren Klein requested for his 1st year associate Steve Johnson be admitted as an observer that the Town of North Reading will not be billed for. Mr. O'Leary AND TO ADMIT: STEVE JOHNSON VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Ratify and Sign, Retroactive to June 30, 2024, the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of North Reading and North Reading Police Union, McOp Local 456 for the Periods of July 1, 2022 Through...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN, RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 30, 2024, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORTH READING POLICE UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456 FOR THE PERIODS OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN, RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 30, 2024, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORTH READING POLICE UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456 FOR THE PERIODS OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Gilleberto gave a brief overview. Mrs. Gonzalez added that there were never any negative interactions all were very respectful and the discussion had very good back and forth. She is happy to support it. Mr. Wallner said it is a good, long-term contract. It will be easier to recruit in the future. Robert Collins wanted to note the professionalism during these negotiations. Mr. O'Leary said the North Reading Police Department is a highly professional department under the guidance and tutelage of Chief Mark Zimmerman. He appreciates all sides and how they were professional and methodical to come to the fair agreement. Chairman Stuto also contacted Mr. Gilleberto and agreed with this contact as well. Congratulations to all and the public will be well served. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
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 ABSENT MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE 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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