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September 9, 2024
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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...
MR. CHAIRMAN, 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 DATE(S): 8/19/2024; 8/23/2024
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, 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 DATE(S): 8/19/2024; 8/23/2024 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)
Affirm the Date for the 2024 Fall Annual Town Meeting as October 7 / 2024
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DATE FOR THE 2024 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AS OCTOBER 7 / 2024.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DATE FOR THE 2024 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AS OCTOBER 7 / 2024. 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)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Economic Development Committee to Expire: Maria Freccero-Full- September 9, 2027 Vincenzo Stuto-Associate- May 31, 2025 Caitlin...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO EXPIRE: MARIA FRECCERO-FULL- SEPTEMBER 9, 2027 VINCENZO STUTO-ASSOCIATE- MAY 31, 2025 CAITLIN SULLIVAN-ASSOCIATE- SEPTEMBER 9, 2027
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MRS. GONZALEZ MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. WALLNER MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. O'LEARY MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. MASSE MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIV"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO EXPIRE: MARIA FRECCERO-FULL- SEPTEMBER 9, 2027 VINCENZO STUTO-ASSOCIATE- MAY 31, 2025 CAITLIN SULLIVAN-ASSOCIATE- SEPTEMBER 9, 2027 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MRS. GONZALEZ MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. WALLNER MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. O'LEARY MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. MASSE MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. RUDLOFF MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. GRIFFIN MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. MURPHY MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN MR. PEARCE MARIA FRECCERO, VINCENZO STUTO, CAITLIN SULLIVAN VOTE: 5-0 (SELECT BOARD UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve and Sign the 2024 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE 2024 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE 2024 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. 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)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the August 19, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 19, 2024 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 19, 2024 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 AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the August 23, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 23, 2024 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, O'Leary, StutoAbstained: Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 23, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSTAIN MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Appoint Roselli and Clark as Town Auditor for FY24, FY25, FY26
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT ROSELLI AND CLARK AS TOWN AUDITOR FOR FY24, FY25, FY26.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT ROSELLI AND CLARK AS TOWN AUDITOR FOR FY24, FY25, FY26. 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)
Appoint Kp Law as Town Counsel for North Reading for a Term to Expire June 30, 2025
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ 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 (PASSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee to Expire 12-31-2027 Maryann Hanafin
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE TO EXPIRE 12-31-2027 MARYANN HANAFIN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Maryann Hanafin), 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 YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE TO EXPIRE 12-31-2027 MARYANN HANAFIN MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARYANN HANAFIN MRS. GONZALEZ MARYANN HANAFIN MR. WALLNER MARYANN HANAFIN MR. O'LEARY MARYANN HANAFIN MR. MASSE MARYANN HANAFIN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
JULY
Approve Legal Bills for July in the Amount of $11,373.19 as Follows: General $ 9,413.19 Labor $ 1,960.00 Total $ 11,373.19
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,373.19 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 9,413.19 LABOR $ 1,960.00 TOTAL $ 11,373.19
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,373.19 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 9,413.19 LABOR $ 1,960.00 TOTAL $ 11,373.19 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ 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 (PASSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, 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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