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Start my ballot →Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 7 - to Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law or Federal Grant-In-Aid Requirements (MGL Chapter...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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): 9/9/24 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)
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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): 9/9/24 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) 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)
Reappoint Michael P. Gilleberto as Town Administrator for a Term to Expire June 30, 2028, to Ratify and Sign the Assoociated Employment Agreement, and to Instruct the Chair to Administer the Oath...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO AS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028, TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE ASSOOCIATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND TO INSTRUCT THE CHAIR TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE.\
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO AS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028, TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE ASSOOCIATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND TO INSTRUCT THE CHAIR TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE.\ 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)
Recommend Article 1 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officiers and Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse asked for more clarification on this article and Mr. O'Leary responded. 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)
Recommend Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. 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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 3 -Appropriate Money to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 3 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 3 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Masse asked why Finance Committee's recommendation will be at Town Meeting, and not before Town Meeting? Mr. Gilleberto stated that they were waiting for the information that was being presented in the presentation being made that evening. Its not uncommon Mr. Masse then asked if this fund is earning interest and Laurianne Galvin said yes. 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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 4 -Appropriate Money to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 4 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
The motion was changed during discussion before this vote; see the minutes for the final wording.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 4 -APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Discussion was had whether or not to add money to the Capital Improvement Stabilization fund. Mr. Masse asked why a transfer wasn't being made. Mr. Kelliher and Mr. Gilleberto responded that a transfer should be made, in the amount of $250,000. Mr. Masse withdrew the original motion and offered another motion. MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - TRANSFER FROM FREE CASH THE SUM OF $250,000 TO BE ADDED TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 5 - Appropriate Money to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Masse asked about setting aside funds for the Waste Totes. Mrs. Gonzalez replied they are riding it out the contract until they (Republic) starts to put the pressure on the Town. Mr. O'Leary added there are 3 more years left on the current contract. 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)
Recommend Article 6- Appropriate Money to the Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. 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)
Recommend Article 7 - Amend FY2025 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY2025 OPERATING BUDGET.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FY2025 OPERATING BUDGET. 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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 8 - Rescind Authorizations to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS 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)
Recommend Article 9 - Amend FY2025 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2025 CAPITAL BUDGET.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND FY2025 CAPITAL BUDGET. 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)
Recommend Article 10 - Appropriate Money for Chestnut Street Bridge
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CHESTNUT STREET BRIDGE
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CHESTNUT STREET BRIDGE 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)
Recommend Article 11 - Appropriate Money for Fire Department Ladder Truck
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT LADDER TRUCK
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT LADDER TRUCK 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)
Recommend Passing Over Article 12 - Appropriate Money for Legal Expenses - 20 Elm Street Litigation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 12 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 12 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR LEGAL EXPENSES - 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION 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)
Recommend Article 13 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Road Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary stated that an amendment proposed by some residents in the crowd, may be worth considering to have age restriction allowed by right and restrict to 908 units. Mr. Masse is concerned with Mr. O'Leary making blind amendments to the rest of the Board, on October 7th's Town meeting. Chairman Stuto thinks that the Community Planning Commission should make the amendment and incorporate it into the Motion for Monday's October Town Meeting. Mrs. Gonzalez added she will not be at the meeting but would be voting against it. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 14 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 15 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 16 - Amend Code - General Bylaws - Chapter 172 § 172-13 - Town Meeting - Determination of Vote
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 172 § 172-13 - TOWN MEETING - DETERMINATION OF VOTE
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 172 § 172-13 - TOWN MEETING - DETERMINATION OF VOTE MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Pat Filmore-Fieldcrest Terr was curious if the technology did not come in would they go to a hand vote. Mr. Gilleberto responded that this would need to be appropriated at Town Meeting and by the Attorney General within 90 days and then we can get the technology for the Annual Town Meeting. Until then it will be business as usual. A hand count will continue to be a backup option. Mr. O'Leary thinks it's a great idea. Mr. Wallner added even the U.S. House of Representative uses it. 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)
Recommend Article 17 - Appropriate Funding for Electronic Voting Devices
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING DEVICES
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING DEVICES MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Tim Sutherland 17 Maple-asked what the highest total voters that have attended a Town Meeting. Mr. Gilleberto replied in 2014 800 voters, For the school debt exclusion there was approx. 1200-1400. They can always opt out of using if they did not have enough equipment. Mr. Masse expressed his concern with the possibility of technical difficulties. 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 First Reading of the Licensing - Civil Fingerprinting Policy, Section 1.22
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE LICENSING - CIVIL FINGERPRINTING POLICY, SECTION 1.22
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF THE LICENSING - CIVIL FINGERPRINTING POLICY, SECTION 1.22 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 Community Impact Grant Project Submission
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROJECT SUBMISSION
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROJECT SUBMISSION 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 Regular Session Minutes for the September 9, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 MEETING.
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 MEETING. 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)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
“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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